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The TMCCI is a business advocacy private representative body, promoting the interests of small and medium businesses within the Republic of South Africa. The Chamber was established in the Free State in the year 2011, and has since extended its services to other provinces, in response to the demand from businesses requiring different forms of assistance all over the country. The Chamber was the brain-child of Pitso Simon Tsotetsi (Pictured), who serves as its current President. He tapped on his experience as a leader in NAFCOC in the Free State, and in the Bloemfontein Chamber of Commerce, to establish a new Business Chamber which will cater to the needs of businesses in a more effective and holistic manner. This led to the formation of the Thabo Mofutsanyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, named after the Municipality District in which it was established.

Objectives

IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, THE TMCCI AIMS TO:

Liaise with the members of the Chamber to identify their needs and the needs of their communities; To promote and support initiatives aimed at renewable and alternative energy sources;
Liaise with the Business Finance institutions in respect of ensuring the ease of funding accessibility for its members;

Advertising - Very affordable advertising opportunities are available through our website and email newsletter. Members can also display their brochures and products in the foyers of the venues where the networking events will take place. This gives great exposure to members and specifically to the co-ops and SMMEs.

Consult with State Business structures to ensure that effective mentoring is made available to its members, by updating its members in respect of legislative and economic developments in the country; To promote BEE by, amongst others, linking big and small businesses through the Chamber network; It will also serve as an Innovation Hub for design & development of new products for all sectors;

Advance the interests of the business community by facilitating events and platforms which will market the businesses of the Member businesses;
The Chamber will be developing entrepreneurship by facilitating training on the subject, and lobbying with the relevant state departments for the inclusion of the subject on the national school curriculum; To become a strategic vehicle for the participation of member businesses in social responsibility programmes. In its pursuit of the above objectives, the Chamber will liaise with and render support to the Local and Provincial Government structures in any manner required by the same, in the interest of entrepreneurial development and job creation.

Working with government propagated institutions like co-operatives to promote enterprise and economic self-empowerment. To foster close relationships and twinning agreements with other urban chambers in SA .

Vision

The Chamber is intent on becoming the Chamber for all small and medium business in the whole country, and in Africa and offer outstanding tailor- made services to its members.

Mission

The TMCCI will be active and highly involved in the promotion and advancement of entrepreneurship in both rural and metropolitan areas. The Chamber will be involved in ensuring that the interests of its members are upheld at all times. The Chamber will always strive to
scout for business opportunities that will benefit its members, accordance with their requirements and the needs of their communities.

Business scope & focus

The business opportunities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Agriculture/Farming, Poultry Farming and Piggeries;
- Information Technology;
- Bakery chain set-up;
- Funding ( SBLC, Trade, Investment and others)
- Mining
- Franchise development;
- Manufacturing;
- Printing and Embroidery;
- Establishment of Shopping Malls;
- To develop middle cost houses;
- Energy
- Bursaries, etc.
The above opportunities are harnessed for the benefit of the Chamber’s members.

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