The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Board of Directors announced today that Kevin Hustler will be stepping down as its Chief Executive Officer at the end of April 2017. This will allow for rotational stewardship in the Business Chamber lead role, while securing renewed input in support of operational objectives that both the Business Chamber and Hustler believe are important for the Nelson Mandela By Business Chamber and the City. The Business Chamber Board wishes to express its … [Read more...] about Hustler steps down as NMBBC CEO
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Local Business Welcomes Budget 2017
Speaking on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the CEO Kevin Hustler said: We welcome the balancing act Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has managed during today's Budget Speech. We agree with Gordhan that the 1.3% growth rate expected for this year is much too low to turn around the economy and unemployment rate in the country, in particular in the Eastern Cape. While the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber acknowledges the need for economic transformation, we agree with … [Read more...] about Local Business Welcomes Budget 2017
Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler, said today: Against the background of a calm and orderly SOPA held today with the relevant decorum, Premier Phumulo Masualle painted the picture of a stable and sound province. As the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber we welcome many of the points in his address, but look forward to more detail in the upcoming provincial budget allocations. We are disappointed that the big game changer for Nelson Mandela Bay, the development of the … [Read more...] about Organised Business Comments on the State of the Province Address 2017
#FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Students from the NMMU Fees Must Fall Movement marched from City Hall to the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in Port Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler received the comments made by the students, and requested the students to put their concerns in writing. He committed to then table this memorandum to the leadership of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. Below is the statement by Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall Students march to Business Chamber
Organised business comments on NMB SOTCA 2016
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler said: The State of the Metro address presented by Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan yesterday was on the whole favourably received by the business community of Nelson Mandela Bay. After a year of tremendous activity and numerous engagements with the Executive Mayor, there has most definitely been a bolstering of the leadership in the city and with this an enhancement of business confidence in our region. The progress … [Read more...] about Organised business comments on NMB SOTCA 2016
Tough times in business call for greater action
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this evening [subs: 19 May] called on companies in the city to get proactively involved in lobbying for an enabling environment and to constructively work with key stakeholders to develop solutions which will stimulate the local economy. In his Annual Report, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber President Ian Nicholls acknowledged that the AGM comes at a particularly challenging time in South Africa’s economy. "It … [Read more...] about Tough times in business call for greater action
Bay business still confident, despite challenges
Despite the subdued economic conditions in the country, more than 80% of businesses surveyed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber are investing in their companies this year. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Membership Survey 2016 was conducted earlier this year amongst our member companies in Nelson Mandela Bay. Of the respondents who indicated that they would invest in their businesses this financial year, 38% said they would invest in human resources and infrastructure; 24% … [Read more...] about Bay business still confident, despite challenges
Local Business reacts to Provincial Budget
On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce, the CEO, Kevin Hustler released these comments on the Provincial Budget tabled by Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature on 4 March 2016: Against the context of the tight business environment that we find ourselves in this year due to global and national economic conditions, we welcome Finance MEC Sakhumzi Somyo's focus on greater austerity measures, as well as the driving of service delivery in the … [Read more...] about Local Business reacts to Provincial Budget
Local business responds to Budget 2016
Kevin Hustler, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO commented on this years Budget Speech as follows: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber welcomes Minister Pravin Gordhan's Budget Speech, which touched on many of the points we mentioned in our wish list earlier this month. On the issue of structural economic reforms, the minister recommitted to the National Development Plan (NDP) which he said guided the 2016 Budget. We hope that this focus on inclusive growth, partnerships and … [Read more...] about Local business responds to Budget 2016
Local business comment on EC SOPA
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler unpacks the Eastern Cape state of the province address: The State of the Province Address by Premier Phumulo Masualle today (Friday 19 November) was very focused on what has been delivered over the past year and generally it was well-received by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. We commend the Premier for commanding the respect from all attendees to deliver the SOPA without interruption and that the business of the day continued … [Read more...] about Local business comment on EC SOPA
Strategic win for local business
After years of lobbying by business, the Addo road will finally get a much-needed upgrade to boost business in the region. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler said the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber had been the driving force behind the lobbying to upgrade the road connecting the Metro with the Sundays River. "Over the last few years, we have met with the President and Ministers of national government, the Eastern Cape Premier and relevant MECs, as well as the Nelson … [Read more...] about Strategic win for local business
Local Business reacts to Medium-Term Budget Policy Speech
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler had the following to say about todays Medium-Term Budget Speech: Against the backdrop of students protesting outside of Parliament and disruptions inside of Parliament, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene delivered a balanced Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) today. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is concerned with the scenes of violence today and we trust that government will come to an amicable solution to make fees … [Read more...] about Local Business reacts to Medium-Term Budget Policy Speech
New President for Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber on Wednesday ushered in a new leadership period, welcoming its new board members elected at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Elizabeth Place in Port Elizabeth. Newly elected board members are Telkom senior manager Michael Brockman, Work Dynamics executive consulting psychologist Vuyokazi Lekhelebana, Volkswagen Group South Africa Board member Sakumzi Macozoma, PKF director Simone Mao-Cheia, Investec regional head Cumeshan Moodliar, Wilderness … [Read more...] about New President for Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber
Business urges Eskom to help protect jobs
Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber said; "Following Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona's address to the nation on 15 January 2015, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber urges him to lead Eskom in doing all things possible to ensure a minimal impact on business during the inevitable upcoming periods of load shedding." Hustler warned that load shedding is a high risk situation for our country, and encouraged that everything must be done to ensure sustainability and protect … [Read more...] about Business urges Eskom to help protect jobs
Business calls for clear communication regarding power grid status
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler commented on Eskom's recent unexpected load shedding today saying: "Out of necessity, and as part of their efforts to protect themselves from electricity outages, many businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay have effective contingency plans in place to deal with load shedding and power outages. A reliable and sustainable supply of electricity is critical to every business operating in Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa. We join the South African … [Read more...] about Business calls for clear communication regarding power grid status
