History
With a history of 85 years, it is important to ensure that Greater Boksburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GBCCI) does not loose its name, or the values that it offers its members and potential members. Yet, still be authentic and move with the times. This has resulted in creating a new identity trading under the banner of Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EACCI).
EACCI is a non-profit organisation serving businesses and the community in the City of Ekurhuleni. As a Chamber we are determined to be relevant to all businesses, to deliver more to all our members, and trust that our members utilise the Chamber’s extensive services in support of their growth.
Purpose
Our purpose is to promote local socio-economic growth and development.
To achieve this, we are constantly looking for ways to create opportunities for businesses and the community to grow and prosper. We are proud of our track record of supporting entrepreneurs, local businesses and the community at large.
Economic growth is important to Ekurhuleni and the country, and this can only be achieved by assisting businesses in several aspects:
- Opening new doors of opportunity to them,
- Ensuring they have the latest business information on hand
- Business linking through our Biz-Link Connect events
- Offer beneficial membership to entrepreneurs and businesses within the area
Aerotropolis
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality encompasses the vast area of the East Rand from Edenvale in the West to Clayville in the North, to Springs in the East and Nigel in the South, with Boksburg situated in the centre – the heart of Ekurhuleni. When we look at the description of an Aerotropolis – it is the metropolitan region in which the infrastructure is centred around an airport.
The OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) lies on the border of Boksburg and Kempton Park and is in the middle of the Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis. An Aerotropolis stretches up to 30km outwards from the airport. This places the greater Gauteng area directly in this zone, and stretches to Tembisa in the north, the outer boundary of Benoni in the east, south beyond the N17 highway in Boksburg and to Sandton in the west. As Africa’s largest and busiest airport OR Tambo International Airport, sees 21 million passengers’ transit annually.
As we observe the development of the huge warehousing district by many freight companies within Kempton Park and Benoni, who are close to OR Tambo International Airport, it is evident that the anticipated growth in the economy is starting to materialise.
The bustling business activities around this strategic airport, together with the 30-year development plan envisaged by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, gives credence to Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis Chamber of Commerce and Industry continuing to assist businesses within the area to grow and prosper.
The newly established OR Tambo International Airport Industrial Development Zone opens new possibilities to stimulating the economy.
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Meet the Team
We are a team of dedicated professionals, ready to do what ever it takes to make your business grow
Wayne Newton
Chairman
Twenty-five years Director experience at four Propriety companies. One was sold, one failed, and two operating successfully.
Twenty-one years NPO Board Member and Chairman.
Eighteen years GBCCI Board Member and past President.
Ten years Trustee on Trust.
Two years Board Member and Deputy Chairman EACCI.
Mentor, Coach, Consultant.
Refiloe Radebe
CEO
An Author of a book called “Shine Your Light”, Certified Life Coach, Speaker and a Client Relations Consultant. Regional Ambassador in SA for World Youth Service Enterprise (WYSE) an organisation doing International Leadership Programs. WYSE engages youth leaders globally who are inspired to positively impact the world.
Carol Ova
Executive Member
HR, NLP, Facilitator, Coach – Responsible for linking SME’s through the Business Link Centre. Develop, write new Study Methods; facilitate Work Readiness Workshops. Board Member -Community Crisis Centre, student at the School of Practical Philosophy Benoni. Est. Journey to the Core Support Group for Parents with children addicted to drugs & alcohol.
Garth Smithard
Executive Member
Garth handles Business School for Kids. From a business perspective he works for a technology business which connects people digitally through web optimisation, bulk SMS marketing and mobile app development. With IT and Engineering Diplomas and vast software and control engineering experience, his role is mobile app and website development.
Mangaliso Jamani
Executive Member
He is the founder and Managing Director for Jamazizi Group. Over 19 years experience in the Information Technology Sector delivering solutions in Banking, FMCG Distribution and Warehousing, Education and Telecommunications Industries. Experience includes Software Programmer, Project Manager, Portfolio Manager, Head of Technology in the banking sector – corporate, investment and card.