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Allan Conolly – CEO, Somta Tools “Somta Tools can testify to the very significant value the PMCB has added to our business. Unlike most chambers, the PMCB has been very active in helping Somta Tools in the following ways – supporting our efforts with TIKZN and Msunduzi Municipality to secure incentives to attract a foreign investor (this intervention helped to prevent the closure of our HSS factory), successfully lobbying NERSA for the limited increase of power costs, promptly notifying us of any planned disruption to services allowing us to better prepare, and urgent support when we experience unplanned service power/water cuts. In addition the PMCB provides excellent and regular training platforms, including the unique annual LEAN conference, and regular networking opportunities. This is a chamber that has really made a difference to Somta and the lives of its people.”
Stephen Higgins –
Waltex Carpets		 “We joined the Chamber of Business in 2015 for all the wrong reasons, however the support and guidance has been phenomenal.  They have taught us new ways of solving problems that we encountered along the way and certainly opened my eyes as to how to resolve them.  Praise must definitely go to Melanie Veness for the way she has resolved some major issues for our Company.  The little we have given has been paid back hundredfold.  I must admit I was sceptical at first but have been pleasantly surprised at how well connected they are, and in issues where I had given up hope they opened the correct doors.  Next year we will be making full use of what they have to offer. I can certainly recommend that all, but particularly small businesses, would benefit from their input.  If help is required and you hit a brick wall, the Chamber of Business will definitely open them for you.”
Brenda Eckstein Past President “Chamber is an integral part of my business, the hub of my networking. Whether I’m using Chamber informally as a resource (please can you help me find out how much I should be charging a client for travel to Richards Bay?) or when I’m needing any business-related information or involved in a function, the Chamber CEO and staff will always more than ‘go the extra mile’ to help.  The vibrancy of this Chamber is a tribute to the leadership team and staff who enhance the experience of being in business. I’m proud to be a member and associated with this incredible organisation, the ‘Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business’.”
Bridget Jones Pronel Personnel “The PMCB does not only provide a platform to market your business and network with other businesses in the region, it offers regular topical forums and training sessions with reputable facilitators which are of great value to business owners/managers and their employees.  The chamber is also fiercely committed to its members’ business interests and makes a conscious effort to look for opportunities to both promote and grow them. Being a member of the PMCB has had many positive spin offs for Pronel Personnel.”