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www.abcsafrica.org
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (SOUTHERN AFRICA)
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OUR MISSION
We are a non-profit organiza5on with the broad objec5ve of providing a forum for our members to develop and grow their business ac5vi5es, promote trade and commerce, and deepen the rela5onship between Australia and the Southern African countries.
SLIDE 3 SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
We support our mission by:
- forming ac5ve industry working & advocacy groups;
- rganizing networking opportuni5es;
- arranging sponsorship opportuni5es;
- providing access to government and other chambers;
- facilita5ng informa5on and contacts to help you do business; and
- suppor5ng these ac5vi5es with various business and social events.
We support our mission by:
- Organizing networking opportuni5es;
- Arranging sponsorship opportuni5es;
- Providing access to government and other Chambers;
- Facilita5ng informa5on and contacts to help you do business;
- Suppor5ng advocacy through our various channels;
- Suppor5ng these ac5vi5es with various business and social
events; and
- Distribu5on of a monthly ABCSA newsleJer with relevant
business informa5on.
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SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
We have strong support from:
The Australian High Commission in South Africa The Australian Trade Commission in South Africa (Austrade) The South African Department of Interna5onal Rela5ons and Coopera5on (DIRCO) The DTI
SLIDE 5 CHAMBER STRUCTURE
CHAIRMAN ADVOCACY MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION TREASURY EVENTS VICE-CHAIRMAN SECRETARIAT AUSTRALIAN SENIOR TRADE COMMISSIONER EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
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ADVOCACY – BUSINESS SECTORS
We are aiming on a number of business sectors, members will have the opportunity to collaborate, discuss issues, debate and propose ideas and ac5ons that will facilitate and increase business ac5vity and opportuni5es: 1. Infrastructure 2. Mining 3. Tourism 4. SMEs 5. Export 6. Agriculture 7. Retail Where necessary, the Australian High Commission, Austrade, DIRCO, DTI & other Business Chambers will be u5lized for further ac5on.
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SOME OF OUR CURRENT MEMBERS
SLIDE 8 MEMBER BENEFITS
Networking & Events – mix with like-minded business people and hear from key speakers to find opportuni5es for your business Providing InformaPon – what you need to know about doing business in Southern Africa, and who to speak with Advocacy – your voice to government on issues impac5ng your business Social – our events bring all sorts of people together in a fun and relaxed environment Networking & Events – mix with like-minded business people and hear from key speakers to find opportuni5es for your business; Providing InformaPon – what you need to know about doing business in Southern Africa, and who to speak with; Advocacy – your voice to government on issues impac5ng your business; and Social – our events bring all sorts of people together in a fun and relaxed environment MEMBER BENEFITS
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Networking & Events – mix with like-minded business people and
hear from key speakers to find opportuni5es for your business;
- Providing InformaPon – what you need to know about doing
business in Southern Africa, and who to speak with; as well as informa5on about doing business in Australia;
- Advocacy – your voice to government on issues impac5ng your
business; and
- Social – our events bring all sorts of people together in a fun and
relaxed environment
SLIDE 9 EVENTS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
ABCSA organizes numerous funcPons with high calibre guest speakers as well as social acPviPes on an ongoing basis. Some of these include:
- Australia Day CelebraPons
- ANZAC Day Memorial
- Wine tasPng
- Economic discussions
- PoliPcal discussions
- Breakfast networking events
- Sundowners social networking
- Bledisloe cup events
- End of year party
EVENTS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
SLIDE 10 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
ZAR 20,000 per annum Allows for 10 members
ZAR 10,000 per annum Allows for 4 members
- Small Business / Non Resident - Company is domiciled
200 km’s from Sandton City
ZAR 6,000 per annum Allows for 2 members
ZAR 2,000 per annum Allows for 1 member
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
ZAR 20,000 per annum Allows for 10 members
ZAR 10,000 per annum Allows for 4 members
- Small Business / Non Resident - Company is domiciled
200 km’s from Sandton City
ZAR 6,000 per annum Allows for 2 members
ZAR 2,000 per annum Allows for 1 member
SLIDE 11 PLATINUM CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
The PlaPnum Corporate membership provides the following addiPonal benefits:
AdverPsing recogniPon at all ABCSA events; Masthead recogniPon on all banners, printed and publicly related material used
Website exposure through banner adverPsement and links; InteracPon with the High Commissioner and other key decision makers in support of PlaPnum member’s projects and acPviPes; and InvitaPon to Corporate dinners for exclusive access to event guest speakers and key decision makers
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Member Benefits To join or for further informaPon visit our website or contact:
Mignon Wicen – Membership Mobile: 082 528 1732 mignon@abcsafrica.org www.abcsafrica.org