Annual Events
AGM
The annual general meeting is the business end of the PMCB, when financials are presented, new office bearers are elected, and matters affecting one of the country’s most active chambers are discussed.
22 July
WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCH
One of the most popular annual events on the PMCB’s social calendar, it is addressed by an invited woman of substance, and accompanied by fun, frivolity, great food and lots of wine.
1 Aug
ENTERPRISE RELAY
The city’s zaniest networking event of the year, the not-at-all-serious corporate relay, sees people from across the employment spectrum, take to the obstacle course at Maritzburg College. The event attracts a sizable crowd that socialises and braais in the main arena while watching the proceedings.
14 March
LEAN CONFERENCE
The KZN Lean Conference is held annually to inspire the creation of thinking organizations that are agile, productive and competitive. It’s a 2 1/2 day event, the programme is designed to ensure that delegates learn new tools, new thinking and gain insights from other people’s experiences. How? We bring an internationally recognized Sensei out to teach new thinking, the conference features several local case studies to learn from and day 3 incorporates a Gemba at a local factory. An event with plenty of “aha”-moments that you definitely shouldn’t miss!
To be confirmed
GOLF DAY
An annual outing much appreciated by golfers who love nothing better than to club, swing and putt their way around the picturesque Victoria Country Club course. The prize presentation and dinner formally concludes proceedings.
29 August
ANNUAL BANQUET
The PMCB Annual Banquet is a glamorous affair at which the Business Awards are presented. Accolades covering most business sectors are handed out. Guests enjoy outstanding cuisine and entertainment by top musicians, comedians, and speakers.
7 November
Networks
The PMCB’s networking leverage is unrivaled as the popularity and value
of the dedicated sector-specific gatherings hosted regularly attest.
BIZZ-LINK NETWORK
Also known as the “early birders perch”, business people meet over coffee and muffins to promote their businesses in 90 seconds, look for opportunities, and listen to a quick-tip presentation on various topics by an expert.
4 Feb | 10 Jun | 16 Sep
INDUSTRY NETWORK
Here the manufacturing sector rolls out the welcoming carpet to visitors to show off their contemporary plans and share recent manufacturing innovations in what is an invaluable knowledge-exchange platform.
15 May | 21 Aug | 13 Nov
SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK
A proper potpourri of business interests, the focus is on doing what small business owners do best - plot, plan and chart their next move. Following an address on a useful topic, small business owners mingle to seek inspiration, help or advice, or simply enjoy being with like-minded others.
5 Mar | 4 June | 6 Aug | 8 Oct
Chamber Lunches
A key component of the city’s networking landscape, Chamber lunches dish up a blend of business and fun over a delicious two-course meal and complimentary table wine. Particularly popular is the annual Race Day lunch at the Scottsville Race Course.
19 Feb (Race Day) | 13 May | 10 Jul | 17 Sep
Forums
The various forums convened under the auspices of the PMCB address
specific matters relating to businesses, their spheres and practices.
LEAN FORUM
The forum that aims to develop thinking organisations, to reduce WIP and to eliminate waste of any kind, especially the kind that hobbles a business. With efficiency the mantra, the forum makes its mission to examine and investigate ways and means of working more productively and takes its counsel from experience all over the world.
11 Feb | 27 May | 12 Aug
MARKETING MIX FORUM
The name says it all, a forum to mull over all things marketing, including publicity, PR, social media and advertising, and the myriad ways of unlocking a company’s marketing collateral.
19 Mar | 18 Jun | 20 Aug
NGO FORUM
The city’s large non-governmental sector is well supported by the forum that serves as a powerful rallying point. Representation is as diverse as the topics on the agenda.
21 Feb, 25 April, 20 June, 15 Aug, 17 Oct
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT FORUM
The challenges of managing a company’s human capital is the focus of this forum. Among the items on the agenda are strike action, BBBEE, skills development, discipline, sick leave, absenteeism and managing performance.
12 Feb | 21 May | 16 Jul | 15 Oct
TECH TALKS FORUM
This forum is designed to keep Pietermaritzburg businesses up to date with the latest technology trends while also ensuring they gain a deeper understanding of the tools they already use. Each session will feature expert speakers on key technologies, with example topics such as: Getting the Most out of MS 365, Email Security 101, and VoIP Options for Small Businesses.
7 Feb | 6 Jun | 10 Oct
Training Calendar
The PMCB offers a range of practical skills training for people at every level of the organisation.
