Lead—Connect—Grow
With more than 400 business members, the MCCI is a powerful resource for business connections in and around the Steve Tshwete Municipal Area. Each year, events, programmes, and publications highlight the outstanding quality of life and economic climate that makes Middelburg a great town to live and work in. This year, take a step towards maximising your Chamber Membership by taking advantage of marketing opportunities that align your business with great programmes and meaningful events.
Chamber
- Access to incoming trade delegations
- Advocating/Lobbying on behalf of business
- Certificates of Origin
- Conferences and major events
- Location-Based Events
- MCCI Vouchers
- Networking Events
- Venue for hire
BLC
- Business Development
- Business Information Service (Ask us anything)
- Advertisements are posted and shared on our Facebook page, at least once per publication.
- Local Procurement Portal
- Specialised BBBEE Services (100% Success)
Publications (Affordable advertising)
- Business Guide, a Commercial Directory of Middelburg
- Mail Blasts (Mailshots)
- Outdoor Information Board
- Regional Map of the Mines (130 mines)
- Tourism Activities on the Loskop Leisure Route
- Other
- EIA’s
Investment opportunities services
- Business networking events and meetings with foreign investors and business delegations
- Up to date economic indicators
MCCI hosts Trade delegations from time to time; members will be contacted.
Private sector representation towards third parties (government).
Written request to be lodged with CEO by the member for action.
Tabled at Executive Meeting for further action.
- An expanding business network is operating in the Highveld area of Mpumalanga.
- Local trade partners that can strengthen your footprint.
- Intelligent search engines that can help you find business information, fast.
- A business information source on Steve Tshwete Community Information.
- A street map of the Middelburg, together with street names.
The Business Link Centre offers a wide range of information services to members (MCCI). Information and other resources are available.
It is important to note that the BLC has experience and are capable of giving you an overview and support with regards to the business opportunities present in the region.
Areas where we can offer support:
- Free consultations on business development and business opportunities for MCCI members.
- Respond to business-related or membership-related inquiries by MCCI members.
- Referral, guidance, and support on bureaucratic procedures involving government departments, e.g., licensing.
- Publication of periodicals containing the most essential and up-to-date information and statistical data of relevance for MCCI members.
Business starter service
- Specialist advice for small and medium-sized enterprise-owners
- Sponsored training
- Special membership rates
Issuance of Certificates of Origin and Ratifications
This service allows customers to apply for Certificates of Origin to export goods from South Africa. Both members of the Chamber and non-members are entitled to this service. The Chamber Department provides this service in Middelburg.
Type of Certificates of Origin available from the MCCI:
Non-preferential Certificate of Origin for MCCI members (Companies and sole traders registered in the Chamber).
Requirements:
Original invoice
Letter of Authority
Terms and Conditions:
The Chamber has the right to request for supporting documentation if necessary.
Service delivery channels:
- Please contact the Secretary or Accountant for requirements and terms and conditions.
- Price available on request.
You will receive:
- Certificate of Origin (1 original + 1 copy).
- Authentication and stamps on original invoices of purchase.
Seminars, events, and workshops.
Sponsored and requested training programmes be offered to members.
2019 Event Marketing Opportunities
Various Chamber Events are held annually. Members can display advertising material or participate in various sponsorship options.
Planned events are as follows:-
Annual Banquet – March 2023
Annual Meeting – March 2023
Annual Golf Day – May 2023
Woman`s Day Celebrations – August 2023
Supplier Registration and Local Supplier Database
We developed a comprehensive database of local businesses. You can access the procurement portal through our website: middelburginfo.com. We currently have 1 600 local business’ information.
Access to more comprehensive information is available at an additional fee, information available on request.
MCCI has a retail voucher system, available for corporate members to offer retail vouchers redeemable at retail member businesses.
We do a single sending of electronic messages to many people at the same time
We send members’ announcements in an email mailshot to members. Advertising by way of Business to Member Mailshot afford members the opportunity to promote their services and products to a broad audience at a very affordable price. Member Mailshots are limited to four per month and are an ideal vehicle for sharing special offers, upcoming promotions or just telling your Company`s story.
Business Buzz
Each month, MCCI offer this classic Chamber event to members to host. Each occasion is unique and has up to 80 members and guests in attendance. This casual and social networking event continues to be a Chamber favourite.
New Member Receptions/Speed networking
Events are held to welcome new members to the Chamber, where existing members are given the opportunity to share their membership experiences with the new members. Another excellent networking opportunity for both new and current members.
Location-Based Events
Love your location? Then show it off! Sponsorship of these events brings Chamber Members and guests to your business to network and meet you!
The Outdoor Information Board (OIB) a tourist information board that shows the local map, street names, regional map, distances to our neighboring towns and emergency information, and is the only one of its kind in Middelburg. There are different size adverts available to accommodate small to large companies in all sectors. The OIB is located outside the Middelburg Tourist Information Centre and illuminates at night which makes this board visible 24/7.
MCCI annually check and publish a large, detailed and easy-to-use wall map of the mines in a 200 km radius around Middelburg. 130 Mining and Industrial sites plotted, with contact details and GPS coordinates
- 130 Mining and Industrial sites plotted, with contact details and GPS coordinates
- Reach contractors and suppliers in the Mining and Industrial sectors
- Members may purchase the latest from MCCI
Track-record of offering B-BBEE projects.
- Supplier Development
- Enterprise Development
- Socio-Economic Development
This booklet is specifically designed to show local members as well as a tourist what Middelburg has to offer regarding tourism. We distribute the book at the Durban Indaba, in the local guesthouses, hotels, and at all our events. This booklet also hosts essential information such as:
- Travel hint
- Bird Watching
- Loskop Dam Interesting facts
- Events Calendar
- Middelburg Historical Route
We offer a comprehensive service for meetings, conferences, and private functions in Middelburg.
- Auditorium (Pax 150)
- Executive Boardroom (Pax 20)
- Small Boardroom (Pax 10)