Our vision “In Business for a Better World” is our drive towards creating a conducive business environment for businesses to thrive, supporting our businesses from Corporate, Small and Medium Enterprises, Youth entrepreneurs and the informal sector is our key priority.
Having revised our strategy in 2023 to three streamlined Pillars (VOICE, GROW, OPTIMIZE) as a part of the strategic objective for business community support, the SME, Youth, and informal sector businesses were identified as a key area for development and more intense support for this sector, as it plays a key role in the value chain of job creation, through entrepreneurship.
This is a platform for uplifting and empowering the Youth Sector and Informal traders. It is geared to assist these sectors and to support them on the journey of formalizing their informal businesses. This tier structure focuses on empowerment and growth for emerging businesses.
The target market for this Tier is from the learner foundation career phase. Students in high school who may or have not decided on career paths (Grade 10 High school learners, to Age 35 SME, Youth entrepreneurs) who have just started their businesses.
This would entail the incorporation of a Business Imbizo to empower upcoming business individuals, in collaboration with Municipal / Wards through Sizakala Centres in Township / Rural Communities.
Discounted Adverting rates for marketing their businesses, across our social media platforms and mailers.
Through the Chambers’ collaborative partnerships, we will host Small Business Exhibitions for them to market their businesses/products. This will also be a workshop training opportunity.
To assist young entrepreneurs to develop skills to excel in their businesses by driving positive change and fostering economic growth and empowerment.
Support for Market Access & Finance Access
Market Access support, through the Chambers Policy and Advocacy. The Chamber provides an opportunity for the Uplift Hub to engage in Local B2B engagements ensuring their entrance into local markets, thus improving their
revenue streams.
A discounted service offered by the chamber for Individual verifications and business confirmation.
This is a quarterly offering hosted by the chamber. SARS officials engage with the Uplift Tier in an interactive session
These are discounted services offered at the Chamber for CIPC returns, BEE Certification, Trading licenses, Registration of new business and Draft proposals.
To assist young entrepreneurs to develop skills to excel in their businesses by driving positive change and fostering economic growth and empowerment.
This platform will facilitate business connections and networking opportunities, whereby industry experts are invited to address Chamber Members with information relevant to their unique businesses.
Discounted Membership fee.
50% discount offered to the Enterprise Tier on both online and manual certificates, for those that are export ready.
Interactive sessions, which are designed to teach the Uplift Hub specific skills to improve their business growth, business compliance, as well as gain invaluable insights and connections to drive business success.
Recognition programmes to celebrate the success of organizations in specific sectors, such as Exporter of the Year awards.
HR specialists are consulted on behalf of the member, ensuring that accurate and expert guidance is disseminated.
To be hosted quarterly by the Department of Labour, this is geared to assist the Uplift Tier with Compliance and Regulations, thereby benefiting both the employer and the employee.
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC was founded in 1856 and is Africa’s oldest and largest metropolitan chamber.
