WE ADVOCATE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

The Durban Chamber identifies government policy relevant to business in Durban and amplifies core issues that impact on business with short, medium - and  long-term perspectives. We advocate good practice and
influence policy for the city, province, and state. At the heart of this unit are industryspecific forums and Area forums (Western, Northern, Southern, and Central) that engage on a monthly or bi-quarterly base.

2018 MOST ATTENDED FORUMS AND THE TOPICS

1. An overview of the Annual Financial Statistics survey
2. Actual and predicted salary/wage increases in South Africa
3. Cyber Crime and its impact on SMMEs
4. Ocean Economy (Operation Phakisa unpacked)
5. Establishment of the Women Economic Advisory Council
6. Understanding the context of renewable energy in eThekwini Municipality
7. NPO grants application process and requirements
8. Shape Durban: Economic Development and Job Creation Strategy
9. Framework for sustainable cities: Triggers for Catalytic Growth
10. Step by step process for employers and medical professionals to follow when they have an inquiry on duty
11. Personal and small business development
12. The impact of the 4th industrial revolution on the manufacturing
    sector.