Our Objectives

■ To represent the commercial, industrial & professional community of the Bapo;
■ To promote the economic, cultural & environmental development of the region and to recognised as representing and present the view of commerce to the community.
■ To assist in the promotion of trade and to keep members informed of trade opportunities;
■ To keep members informed of important matters affecting trade opportunities;
■ To consider and respond to and advocate the amendment of Municipality, Provincial or State legislation regulations and policies and the by-laws regulations and policies of local government bodies and other corporations directly or individually affecting commercial interest and for such purposes to take all such steps or proceedings as may be expedient;
■ To establish and maintain regulations with bodies having similar objectives in the Province, South Africa & internationally;
■ To provide related information and professional advice pertaining to legislation governing employer/employees affairs, taxation, small business incentives, tourism, education & training by utilising medi, including the internet and email.
■ To provide networking opportunities with local & international business contracts for generating new business and
■ To promote social responsibility and community growth our commitment to and support of appropriate community projects.