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BCCI is the largest
business organization in the Bloemfontein, Mangaung, Botshabello and
Thaba N’chu area and will represent your interests through ongoing
interaction with MLM, local government and other stakeholders.
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BCCI is the official
voice of organized commerce and industry in Bloemfontein and it acts as
the “watchdog” of the business community and monitors the actions of
Government at all levels as far as it concerns the interests of
business.
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BCCI monitors business
legislation and interacts with Government at all levels on issues of
concern on behalf of its members. All this information and more are
published in the Biz Voice.
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BCCI provides
programmes and services designed to help businesses of all sizes to grow
and prosper. We are here to make your life easier.
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BCCI creates
opportunities for members to do business with each other.
We can save you time
and money by introducing you to potential partners, suppliers and, of
course, customers.
Who you know does make a difference. By participating in our business
events you will make important business contacts.
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BCCI offers you
advertising opportunities that is targeted, effective and affordable
through our publications like the Biz Voice and our new website
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BCCI will list your
business in a business directory, the Business Guide, which contains the
names of all BCCI members as well as their contact information.
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BCCI offers a wide rage
of networking opportunities for its members. Functions include, amongst
others, business breakfasts, dinners, and the annual golf day.
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BCCI also provides you
the opportunity to sponsor a business meeting or event which can be used
for marketing purposes.
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BCCI offers workshops
and seminars on very topical issues to offer expert advice and equip our
members and the business community of the central region, with the
necessary skills to optimize their business performance in an ever
changing economic environment.
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BCCI is the custodian
of and actively involved in two new Mentorship Programmes in partnership
with Belgium and Germany. Read about these programmes in the NEWS
section.
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Black Economic
Empowerment: BCCI provides information on legislation, contacts and
possible partnerships. BCCI will hold a BBBEE Forum where issues
will be discussed by high profiled speaker(s). The date and venue will
be announced soon.
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BCCI also focuses on
SMME development and support, development of new entrepreneurs and
mentorship programs. See BCCI NEWS.
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After having joined, a
new member is given a one-off opportunity to contribute a loose leaf
advert insert in the Chamber’s newsletter or publication
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On joining as a member
of BCCI, the new member receives a membership certificate, which can be
displayed on the member’s premises. This serves as an indication to the
clients of the member that s/he subscribes to the chamber’s code of
ethics.
