The Echo-Chamber

If you own a business in Knysna you need to ask yourself this question. Will you qualify for a seat on the vehicle that will transport the survivors?

As the recession runs its course. As with business elsewhere in the world and other parts of South Africa, Knysna seems to have run into a wall. As you plug the holes and look for the solutions to improve your personal business situation, you may want to ask yourself this question. Do you have the passion, desire, drive, energy, commitment, and will to be a survivor? And even if you do have all that, will you, your business, and those who depend on you for their livelihood, survive the present and future business challenges if you continue to battle along on your own?

Synergy is the simple, uncomplicated, reality that one plus one is more than two. When like minded, similarly situated, equally challenged, people unite to identify, select, and implement solutions, the outcome is better and greater than it would have been if each member applied the same energy and passion to finding the solutions on their own. One strand of cotton can be snapped by a child, but hundreds of strands twisted into a single cord can lift an elephant.

For the first time ever, Local Government (The Council) and Tourism are committed to working with the Business Community to make Knysna “A Town that Works for ALL. ” All the people who live here stand to benefit by participating in the establishment and work of the Knysna Chamber of Commerce and Industry that will be launched at a Business Summit that will be held on the 28th of August 2009.

All the essential ground work has been done. An interface between important international organisations that want to “twin” with Knysna and contribute to the transformation / improvement of the economic conditions here, have been started. Negotiations are under way with large and Influential Universities and Colleges in America and Europe, to establish a University in Knysna that will address all the aspects related to “Wellness” the global Ecology, Global Warming and associated disciplines. Imagine the impact that the spending power of 2 000 international students, their families and their friends, could have on Knysna.

Services that will help, mentor, educate and develop existing and new entrepreneurs in Knysna are already in place. The Chamber will enable members to access these services and other relevant information and training at a fraction of the normal cost.

Business owners are being invited to contribute to the process by submitting their specific needs or requirements to the people listed below. It’s all about communication, service and community. We can only be effective if you tell us what you need.

There are obviously a host of other issues and services that will be addressed, and provided, by the chamber, but access to the support demands your participation.

It is therefore a pleasure to invite every business person in Knysna to attend the launch of the new Knysna Chamber of Business and to become a member of the KCCI.

This is your opportunity to close ranks, join hands, and work towards a better future for everyone in Knysna.

Please RSVP / notify Peter Dijkstra at peterd@seanet.co.za or Dave Hendry at dave@botany.co.za or phone 044 382 5851 to confirm your attendance.

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