Message from the President
ACTIVITIES
Happy New Year and prosperity to Chingola Chamber of Commerce prospective and old members in the year 2021. As a chamber we have a rich history of making a difference in our community and the vision of our past leaders will continue to mold the path of the Chamber in support of over 100 Chamber members.We will remain active in supporting candidates for office that are in tune with the business community and we will continue working with our future - city and officials on growing our city. We need to hear from you, our members in order to have a strong voice and to be able to represent you well in front of our city and country leadership. The Chingola Chamber of Commerce hosted forums and events featuring political candidates and elected officials in the year 2016. Engagements with the relevant ministries on depressed business outflows in Chingola.
These events provided the opportunity to meet with and express your opinion about important decisions that will impact your business. Every business benefits in some way from membership with the Chamber and the benefits are dramatic for small businesses joining together with their peers in this way. Here are just a few of the many opportunities your local Chamber offers for the business community and a few suggestions for getting the most out of your membership. The Chingola Chamber is the voice of its members to government officials and advocates for the interests of business. Your investment supports the efforts that the Chamber makes on your behalf to make your community a better place for your business to be a success. This alone is a reason to become a member.
For many of us, it is important to be visible. Networking groups and Chamber sponsored social events are designed for members to meet and do business together. If your business depends on local-business generation, these events provide an opportunity that should not be overlooked. If your customer base is not local, the connections you make in these groups can be an invaluable source of local goods and services for your business needs.
If you are not a member of Chingola Chamber you should consider becoming one today. As a member, there are many opportunities to promote your business to include, the Chingola business map, secretariat business directory, online chamber website with members profiles, networking events and the Chingola Chamber glamorous annual awards. The cost of a membership is very modest and the return-on-investment is assured!
CCCI PRESIDENT - FREDDIE MUSONDA