The document describes The Ultimate Business Network, which has over 150 years of experience and extensive networks like the branches and leaves of an oak tree. It offers members opportunities to be heard by local and foreign governments on issues like legislation and economic development through its various structures and events. The network provides access to local and international markets through trade fairs and support for certificates of origin and business exports. It also offers skills development and training through experts and workshops to help businesses grow and sharpen their skills. The network represents over 2,800 members across many industries from small startups to large companies.

1. THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORK

2. THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORK

3. We are like the Oak tree.
Our heritage, like the roots –
is extensive, and runs deep.
Our contacts and networks, like the
branches and leaves – are countless.
Our influence, like the canopy is
shielding and nurturing.
THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORK

4. OVER 150 YEARS YOUNG
An Unsurpassed Heritage,
A Lasting Foundation
For growth in changing times
LEVERAGE A LEGACY

5. Local Government
Proposed Legislation
Economic Development
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS
Be heard, in the Company of Many, Trade Delegations
with Those who have walked before,
Embassies & Consulates
and Those who Walk with Us.
Committee Structures
Tourism
Economic Development
Infrastructure
Environmental
Safety & Justice
BE HEARD, BE SEEN
SMME

6. New Member Forums
Coffee Connections
NEW NETWORKS, PEOPLE & Power Connections
OPPORTUNITIES B 2 B Luncheons
Where Networking Executive Functions
is Good Business
Exporter of the Year Awards
Annual Gala Dinner
Conferences
Seminars & Workshops
EXPAND & STRENGTHEN YOUR NETWORKS

7. Trade Fairs
Network of Business Chambers
ACCESS TO LOCAL & Certificates of Origin
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Trade & Export Support
Where commercial relationships
and opportunities are born and ATA Carnet
grown. Carnet de Commerce
Business Information Services
GROW YOUR BUSINESS

8. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT &
TRAINING
Access to experts, trainers,
mentorship, seminars and
workshops.
SHARPEN THE SAW

9. 2,800
BUSINESS SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
MANUFACTURING
PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS
BUILDING, CONTRACTING & BUILDING
SUPPLIES
RETAILING
AGENCIES AND BROKERAGE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT / LEISURE / HOTELS /
CATERING
ENGINEERING
FROM ACORN TO OAK TREE, OUR MEMBERS

10. engage@durbanchamber.co.za 031.335.1000