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Why belong to a Chamber of Commerce?

The sole mission of Chambers of Commerce is to protect and promote the interests of business

Chambers of Commerce are recognized internationally as Civil Society organizations with the sole mission of protecting and promoting the interests of business.

The RCCI is Randburg's accredited Chamber representing businesses in inter alia part of Soweto, Langlaagte, Industria, Claremont, Emmarentia, Linden, Northcliff, Randburg, North Riding, Kya Sand, Lanseria and Diepsloot.

Nationally, the RCCI is affiliated to SACCI , the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry - which represents 50 chambers throughout SA - the strongest Chamber movement in SA.

Internationally SACCI / the RCCI is affiliated to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) through the ICC SA

Businesses can not operate effectively in isolation

Given the complexity and volatility of the local and global business environments, business people find it increasingly difficult to ensure sustainability while operating in isolation on a local, national and international level.

The RCCI's role is to provide its members with effective representation, information and support in an internationally accredited forum towards sustainability in their pursuit of local and international business.

Only active participation in Chamber activities brings benefits

To do this effectively all Chambers rely entirely on the support and involvement of members of the business community.

The Randburg Chamber's Mission

The Chamber aims to be the Voice of Business in Randburg and to create an environment in which businesses operating in Randburg can develop and flourish. It is the Chamber's mission to promote the business interests of its members, to create an investor friendly climate, to promote good service and governance in public administration and to facilitate business connections and collaboration between its members.

If you answer "yes" to 3 out of the 7 questions below, your answer is the Randburg Chamber:

·         Would you like to benefit from being part of the strongest "voice of business" in South Africa?

would you like to increase awareness of your business locally and nationally?

·         would you like assistance with extending your markets internationally?

·         would you like access to a cost effective facility?

·         would you like access to professional assistance with all aspects of running your business?

·         would you like to be alerted to upcoming changes in your local, national and international business operating environments and influence their development?

·         would you like your business contact details to be promoted internationally?

"Register to Join" the Randburg Chamber on the top left of this page or contact us on Tel 011 789 2421 011 789 2421 E-mail: chamber@icon.co.za

Testimonials from RCCI members

'As the CEO of the Direct Marketing Association South Africa, I have found the Chamber to be of immense value. The Chamber is at the forefront of Business Leadership and is active in the promotion of Good Business Practice in the Randburg area. I am proud to be a member of the Exco of such a proactive, intelligent organisation.

Brian Mdluli CEO Direct Marketing Association South Africa

'The RCCI is a valuable and easily accessible source of business related information that many medium to small business owners dont always have ready access to outside the RCCI. Active membership of the RCCI is also a good networking platform, giving access to many businesses in Randburg, both big and small. Membership of a Chamber of Commerce lends credibility to any business and is worth displaying on marketing material, tenders and proposals.'

Marius & Carol Smit, Owners, Minuteman Press Cresta

"The chamber can add enormous value to organisations by being there to take care of community issues, so that you can take care of business. Monthly network evenings are held in order to allow businesses to network with each other and make important business connections."

Natalie Ralphs, Managing Director of Lite Optec (Pty) Ltd

"The RCCI is great value for money. I have gained tremendous exposure through the Chamber."

Andries Wolmarans - Managing Partner ADW Advisory & Accounting

"As a business owner it is important to me to understand all the events and various issues that could impact my business, customers and consumers in the Randburg area. I need to be close to all local and national legislation under discussion or to be implemented that could impact on the community at large.I also like to participate in group discussions on various community impacts and studies. Networking is a integral part of my business to meet leaders and business owners across the various industries.The Randburg Chamber is in a strong position to facilitate & contribute towards community development projects.  For this reason, I believe it is important for me and all businesses in the Randburg region to support the sterling work of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry in all these areas.

Edgar Blomeyer, Managing Director of Fine & Country Randburg.

"The future of our country is both exciting and challenging. As a proud member of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industrys new Exco, I can assure the businesses in our area that the RCCI is rising to that challenge. The Chambers energetic new policies are focused on building the Randburg area into a strong, safe and economically sound business area that will attract vibrant companies. I use the Chamber every time I need information, and Im never disappointed. The events are informative, the network evenings have brought me business, and the new strategies being implemented are going to work to everyones advantage. If you arent a RCCI member, you arent going to be part of Randburgs future!"

Sandy Andrew Partner, Kemisa Communications

RCCI Serving Business

Accreditation of your company -

Companies accepted into the membership of the RCCI are expected to conform to its Code of Good Business Practice. A Membership Certificate is issued to paid up member companies to validate this & a system is in place to remove offending members reported to the Board.

Active business lobby promoting the interests of your business & the Randburg region

· Lobbying to create to create business friendly environment

· Facilitating access to the authorities

· Participating in community based projects to reverse urban decay, promote security & highlight Randburg as the place to live & do business.

· Access to Parliament & parliamentary information

Promoting your business:

· Regular networking events

· Enhanced promotional benefits for Platinum & Gold memberships

· Directory of Randburg Businesses on website

· National Directory of Chambers of Commerce circulated Interntionally

· Web links via RCCI website

· Member to member specials on website

· RCCI - Chamber procures first from its members

· RCCI members preferred service providers to other members

· RCCI Business of the Year Awards

· Golf Days

· Advertising in regular emailed newsletters

· Certificate of Membership for display confirming credited membership of the RCCI

Business Information & Facilitation

· Regular emailed News bulletins & alerts

· Legislative & regulatory updates

· Access to professional assistance & advice

· Business Information, Research & Analysis resources

· Preferential membership of the Randpark Golf Club - see details under the "Resources"

· Boardroom / meeting facilities

· International Trade support including Certificates of Origin for Export

· Workshops & Seminars targeting SME's & Corporates

· Targeted peer group forums - SME's, young entrepreneurs & women in business

· Training for SME's, young entrepreneurs & women in business

Membership Subscription Fees for the 2009 calendar year

Total Staff Annual Fee inclusive of VAT Debit order Instalment payment

Young Entrepreneurs Forum R 500.00 R 46 per month 3 x R183.00

NGOs R 750.00 R 70.00 per month 3 x 275.00

1 3 Staff R 1 000.00 R 92.00 per month 3 x R370.00

4 - 10 Staff R 1 500.00 R 140.00 per month 3 x R550.00

11 - 50 Staff R 2 500.00 R 230.00 per month 3 x R920.00

51 - 100 Staff R 3 500.00 R 320.00 per month 3 x 1283.00

100 PLUS Staff R10 000.00 R 920.00 per month 3 x R3 700.00

PLATINUM MEMBER R50 000.00

GOLD MEMBER R20 000.00

(Benefits of Platinum & GOLD memberships available on request)

Applications for membership are submitted to the RCCI Executive Committee for approval before acceptance.

The RCCI Code of Good Business Practice applies to all RCCI members. Infringement of this Code in terms of the procedure set out below, disqualifies a company, organisation or individual from membership of the Chamber.

Membership fees are deductable as a marketing expense.

Fees are payable for a year from the month of joining the RCCI. Fees are payable on presentation of invoice. Late payment of fees results in the suspension of membership benefits.

In the event of a member resigning from the Chamber, fees are payable for the year of resignation.

RCCI CODE OF BUSINESS PRACTICE

Background

The Randburg Chamber supports the drive towards promoting good practices in business, and raising levels of awareness of the need to fight the unacceptable level of corruption and malpractice in the country which is impeding growth, job creation & economic development.

Objectives

Key to all activities within the Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry is its primary objective, which is to create an environment in Randburg in which businesses can flourish, to promote in particular the businesses interests of its members, to create an investor friendly climate, & good service & governance in public administration.

The Chamber must therefore at all times promote high standards of business ethics amongst its members, such being fundamental to a competitive and healthy private enterprise system. Only this will achieve the growth required.

For this purpose all members of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry are required to subscribe to a Code of Good Business Practice, which is set out below. Whilst it is understood that most members companies have their own codes and differences of opinion could exist on certain issues in wording and context, the purpose is to present a generalised representation and a collective purpose amongst members. This code is therefore supportive of the general business intent. The Randburg Chamber in representing its members will thus be able to convey forward not only an image of collective good practice but of an attitude that is supportive of the governments call on business to do so.

Scope

The Randburg Chamber Code of Good Business Practice is intended only as a broad code of business philosophy. It is not intended to substitute in part or whole for any other codes being circulated or drafted by government or others.

The RCCI Code of Good Business Practice

· We accept that a competitive and free private enterprise system is the only method of ensuring that a customer's needs are fully and faithfully met in terms of price, quality, variety and service.

· We accept that profit-driven operations are the primary method to achieve such responsibilities, thus contributing to the economy by staying in business and providing employment.

· We further accept that the foundation of any business must be as a result of integrity and fair dealing in all matters and we reject all acts characterised by bad faith, deception, fraud, oppression or bribery. A zero-tolerant attitude will be adopted towards any practice that could in any way be perceived to be offering or receiving an undue inducement to win or retain business or towards any other practice that could be considered as obtaining improper business advantage. Believing that corruption weakens the freedom of businesses to operate in a healthy economic environment, we state that we shall have no association with any form of bribes and will expose any such matters that may come to our attention. We shall cooperate with government and organised business in initiatives to ensure a corruption free environment.

· We accept in principle that all shareholders, employees and managers will ensure that matters of personal financial gain do not conflict with the general good governance of the company and do not risk in any way the perceptions of the company as properly managed and financially moral.

· It is acknowledged that we stand by the principles of fair competition and reject all forms of uncompetitive practice.

· We accept that all times and above all else that a business must remain service driven and customer orientated and that good consumer practices are adopted at all levels of operations.

· We accept that representation of goods and services should be truthfully made and scrupulously fulfilled. We undertake to avoid any untruthful or misleading statements both in matters of publicity or advertising, or in any generalised communications.

· Our business will be conducted with all reasonable care and skill, with attention being given to the areas of financial controls, accounting, marketing and human resource management to ensure that the company operates at levels above the minimum levels set by professional bodies in such disciplines.

· We accept that all individual persons and groups employed are accountable for their conduct whilst employed.

· As far as business dealings are concerned, this company seeks to conduct itself in such a way that it takes into account the disparate interests of all stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, society at large and the community in which the company operate on the basis of respect for all individuals

· With regard to information, we shall respect the laws of South Africa in regard to information disclosure whilst at the same time insisting that understandings with all management and employees on the subject of confidentiality will be respected.

· We shall ensure that the company, in all its dealings, complies with the laws of South Africa. By joining the Chamber all members will be assumed to have accepted this broad code of generalised good business practices and to submit controversies arising thereunder on the basis of settlement by voluntary agreement and in terms of the mechanisms available to the Board of the Randburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and according to its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

January 2009