Category: 01 2018 Newsletter

MCCI has just received the latest map of the 157 mines in a 200 km radius.

We are proud to offer the 2018 Map to our members. The mining sector is fluid and mines are sold information changes or some mines even closed down. To help address the growing need for reliable information within and around the Middelburg’s mining sector we collated and checked the relevant information. We also added the GPS coordinates of the various mines.

The new 2018 Map gives a bird’s eye view of the various mining activities and positions of the different mines.  Members are welcome to contact Anthony at 013 243 2253 or marketing@middelburginfo.com for your copy.

Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) created a vibrant local business network platform for the benefit of our business community.

One of the tools businesses use to access this platform is the publication of our annual Business Guide.  There are many Business Guides and various business platforms, but there is only one with our track record:

By participating in the Business Guide platform, you benefit from:

• 140 000 Google Page Rating – www.middelburginfo.com
• 600 Visits Daily – To the 2017/18 Business Guide on MCCI’s website
• 3 Facebook posts per publication (see your advert)
• 3 000 hard copies distributed to other businesses

Measure our Guide to other similar publications:

• Good business directories are manually approved ü
• They will have good Google page rank and search rankingsü
• Directories will have proper internal link Structureü
• The directory will be user-friendly üOnline business directories benefit small, local companies as well as large, international companies, book your company’s spot in the 2018/19 Business Guide with Anthony at 013 243 2253, or at marketing@middelburginfo.com

The recent SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) has indicated that there was a slight improvement the (BCI). It improved by a further 1.3 index points in December 2017 to 96.4 following on the improved business mood in November 2017.

 

BCI was nearly seven index points better in December 2017 than the lowest 2017 BCI level of 89.6 in August 2017. The average for the BCI in 2017 was slightly up to 94.4 compared to the average of 93.5 for 2016. The BCI only partially explains the current improvement in the business mood as political developments taking place in the Southern African region, also contributed to raise expectations.

 

The anticipation for more policy certainty and sustainable growth orientated domestic economic policy, global economic growth, and a probable fresh approach towards business and investor challenges should further augment the business mood. Traces of improvement have supplemented the business mood, and business climate in the financial markets, and the economy and the latest economic figures confirm suggestions of improving prospects.

 

The challenges faced by fiscal consolidation, unemployment, excessive debt, low growth and sovereign credit ratings are difficulties that require visionary leadership and urgent and robust action.

 

There appear to be suggestions of optimism beyond the improvement in SACCI’s Business Confidence Index. Economic dynamics in Southern Africa have set in motion the realisation that economic performance could improve to serve the broader population.

 

For a full background to this month’s SACCI BCI contact Mmabatho at 013 243 2253 or secretary@middelburginfo.com.

 

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) will be hosting their 115^th Annual General Meeting and urges our members to nominate candidates to be elected for 2017/18.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 8 March 2018, at 17:30, at 292 Walter Sisulu Riverside, Middelburg. Members are requested to ensure that they confirm attendance by 7 March 2017.   Alternatively, should you not be able to attend the AGM, please complete a proxy form and return it to the office by 1 March 2017.

Your attendance is vital to ensure the election of a relevant Executive Committee to represent the business community of Middelburg.

 

The Notice, Nomination and Proxy Forms have already been mailed and e-mailed to members. Please contact Mmabato at 013 243 2253 or secretary@middelburginfo.com for more information

Marketing is the heart and soul of every business, which is why the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry focusses on creating marketing and networking opportunities to its members.

We understand that the business owners need to be equipped with and reminded of the necessary skills to prepare them to present and market their businesses well; this is why the Business Linkage Centre decided to host marketing training for business owners.

The training took place on 18-19 January 2018 from 09:00 – 15:00 at the Middelburg Chamber. The course material covered marketing strategies for businesses, know their target market, creating good customer relations and increasing clientele.

For more complimentary training and networking opportunities, please contact the Middelburg Chamber or you can visit our website at www.middelburginfo.com or call 0132432253.

The Business Linkage Centre (BLC) has a limited amount of subsidized membership available for 2018.

Local start-up companies can pay as little as R265.00 for membership.

The subsidy works on a first come first serve basis.

Don’t delay or you will need to pay the full fee of R530.00.

The services that are included in the membership are: monthly networking functions, tender information, member to member referrals, discounts on marketing and advertising mediums, business skills training and tender information.

The BLC links small companies with corporate companies through its local procurement database which enables corporates to access local suppliers. Businesses are encouraged to register on the database as it serves as a great marketing platform at no fee.

To register on the procurement database, please email businesslink1@middelburginfo.com

 

 

The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) finished with our second audit of the accommodation facilities and attractions in the municipal area.  As part of our Information Centre Service, which we offer together with the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM), we conducted an audit of all the tourism accommodation facilities in STLM.  The audit focuses on number of beds and the various attractions and amenities available.

Unfortunately we were unable to gather information from 3 Guesthouses in Middelburg as well as more information on Botshabelo Historical Village & Reserve.

          Synopsis of Accommodation Establishments

Product	Type	No	No of Beds	Staff
In Town	B&B’s and Hotels	48	648	104
Outside of Town	Resorts & Lodges	51	1,302	385
Total		113	2 373	684

         

Analysis of local tourism activities

Camping facilities	48
4×4 and hiking trails and other sports activities.	16
Scenic routes for motorbike enthusiasts	7
Cultural attractions	5
Conference Facilities	26
Game farms	16
Nature reserves	2
Holiday resorts	38

 

For any more information about Accommodation in town, please feel free to contact the Information Centre on – 013-243 2253 or send us an email on – info@middelburginfo.com or reservations@middelburginfo.com

Why not get involved with the Middelburg Tourist Information Centre?

The Middelburg Tourist Information Centre, offers many services and advantages to Tourism Facilities such as a weekly updated Events Calendar, affordable advertising, listing on our local database, attend monthly networking session, join our yearly exhibitions and so much more.

You can make your  SANParks Bookings as well as any local accommodation bookings with our office for that personal touch. Looking for a local curio shop as a reminder of your visit, or for a gift to your guests we also have a well-stocked Curio Shop. The monthly Ghost Tour is also popular, you learn about the history of Middelburg and maybe see a few ghosts as well.

Get involved by phoning us on – 013 243 2253 or send us an email on – info@middelburginfo.com or reservations@middelburginfo.com

The Middelburg information Centre can assist you with booking that trip

You get to see sight such as the blyde river canyon, god’s window, three rondavales, and bourke’s luck potholes

There is a lot of activities that you can do for an adventures person you can do bungee jumping & swings, quad biking, white water rafting, hiking trails also, Nooitgeducht dam nature reserve

Home of the annual morula fishing festival it 10km from Carolina on the Komati river.it a perfect place for fishing, picnic, and swimming, mountain biking and boating.

For more information you can contact our office on 013 243 2253 or send your e-mail to reservations@middelburginfo.com