Nocci CEO, Sharon Steyn, tells the OFM Business Hour that it is better to work in tandem with local chambers when tackling issues of the above nature, as this yields greater results.

Nocci CEO urges more businesses to support the Kimberley 4 Kimberley initiative

With that in mind, Steyn urges local businesses to support the Kimberley 4 Kimberley initiative spearheaded by entrepreneur and contractor DF Marais. The project is aimed at repairing the potholed roads in Kimberley and Marais was previously on the OFM Business Hour to speak on the inspiration behind the project. 

DF Marais, Kimberley 4 Kimberley project 

Nocci has been engaging key stakeholders of late on electricity hikes and service delivery woes 

Furthermore, the chamber has been engaging with several stakeholders to get on top of challenges that may make doing business in the region cumbersome and costly, i.e. electricity hikes and service delivery challenges. They have notably been in talks with the Small Business Institute (SBI) regarding the Local Economic Development (LED) approach which according to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) “encourages local people to work together to achieve sustainable economic growth and development thereby bringing economic benefits and improved quality of life for all residents in a local municipal area.”

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Nocci Golf Day on the horizon 

In addition to the above positive and fruitful engagements, NOCCI has also been party to some successful events of late, including Nocci Woman's Day Event with Guest Speaker Lynette Beer. On the calendar for the chamber is the Nocci Golf Day which is slated to take place on 6 October at the Kimberley Golf Club. It is open to members of the chamber and non-members.

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