Membership and Benefits of becoming a member

Establish partnerships with
Government and Parastatals Partnerships
• Parliamentary Office
• Economic Advisory Board
• Municipal Relations
• Board Representation
–priority in Municipal Office
• NEDLAC Representation
• Business Opportunities

International Relations Relations
• Receive Foreign Business
Delegations
• Organize Trade Missions
• Promote Local Products
Internationally

BENEFITS TO MEMBERS

Advertising and Promotion

• Access to a centralized database of verified service provider members

• Receive referrals from local Chamber

• Promotional Opportunities at Chamber Events

• Exhibition opportunity at the Annual NAFCOC Empowerment Expo

• Sponsorship opportunity with various networking events, training courses and clubs

• Opportunity to host "Business Breakfasts or Business After Hours" session

• New member profiling in NAFCOC’s online newsletter, and website

• Annual Business Leadership Awards provide extensive branding opportunities

Business Support Services

• Develop a highly resourceful procurement platform that supports BEE

• Affordable HR, labour and training services

• Discounted IT and communications solutions

• Funding assistance and other financial and legal services for SMMEs

• Business management training courses

• A range of business and training seminars

• Advice and guidance for SMMEs

• Mentoring and Coaching

• Linkage with the DTI and other SMME supporting agencies

Advance Member Services

• Access to finance (SMME Micro-Finance, Cooperative Bank, Equity Fund)

• Access to markets (Procurement opportunities, BEE, Market Linkages)

• Business Support Services (Training, information workshops, legal and taxation issues, etc)

• Lobbying and advocacy on policy matters advancing SMME growth

• Be responsive to member’s needs

• Access to one-stop shop CIPRO, SARS, SEDA, etc

• Set up call centers or TV shows to address members and their needs