The Hermanus Business Chamber is starting the year on a high note with 3 upcoming events and brilliant speakers like Barend le Grange and Rob Hersov. Diarise and book now to secure your space.
Thursday 13 February 2025: Launch of HBC Industrial Area Cluster at Hermanus Breweries, 11 Mimosa Street, at 17:00. All businesses in the Hermanus Industrial area are invited to attend – no cost. The goal is to establish a Cluster group under the auspices of the Hermanus Business Chamber which will facilitate the establishment of a dedicated group of business owners and managers to discuss challenges and development needs in the Industrial Area, Ward 4. Councillor Ronald Nutt from Overstrand Municipality who is heading this Ward will be part of the HBC Industrial Area Cluster and will advise the group on developmental projects planned for the area and ways to escalate progress. HBC Chairperson Jana Smith says: “The Hermanus Business Chamber is passionate about providing an excellent service to its members and invites all businesses in the Industrial area to join. We are recognised as the official Voice of Business and have been instrumental in assisting the HBC CBD Cluster to find solutions for challenges and implementation of projects in the Town Centre, Ward 3. The Executive Committee is hoping to initiate a similar support mechanism in the Industrial area. To attend the launch, contact Alta Pretorius at 0735383685, or email info@hermanuschamber.com.”
The second exciting event is a talk by Barend La Grange, a well-known speaker on Positive Change through Networking and Dialogue. The theme of his talk is “Exploring Africa. Valuable insights from a world traveller.” There will be opportunity for networking afterwards and new members will receive their membership certificates. Don’t miss this opportunity to change your business through networking. This event will take place at Hermanus Golf Club on Thursday 20 February from 6 to 8 pm. Book now – space limited. R200 members, R250 non-members- drink and snacks included.
The third event is the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6 March 2025 at Hermanus Golf Club from 18:00 to 20:00. The Chairperson Jana Smith will give feedback on the past financial year’s highlights and growth, and the financial manager Vic Barnard will present audited financial statements. Nominations are open for business people to serve on the Executive Committee and can be sent to info@hermanuschamber.com. There are four Focus Groups: Tourism & Hospitality, Local Economic Development, Infrastructure and Liaison with Overstand Municipality, Communication, event planning & membership. An extra bonus at the AGM will be a presentation by Rob Hersov, who is a Chamber member and well-known public figure and international investor. He will reveal the progress of his latest venture to establish a new international Winelands Airport!
Any business in the Overstrand can join the Chamber and current members can renew their annual membership now, valid till 28 February 2026. The cost of membership is R700 for small businesses with 5 or less employees, R1400 for larger businesses with up to 100 employees, and Corporate companies R2,500. Bank details: Standard Bank, branch code: 050312, account name: Hermanus Business Chamber, account number: 082257833, reference: your Business name. Send proof of payment to 0735383685.
Don’t miss out on all these exciting opportunities to boost your business this year. Contact Alta at 0736383685 for more information, or email info@hermanuschamber.com. Have a look at our website www.hermanuschamber.com, and like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hermanuschamber – (with exposure to more than 2000 businesses).