Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has forged a partnership with BDO South Africa that will see investment into a Trade and Investment Desk.
The Chamber said in a statement on Tuesday that the partnership with the one of the leading auditing and tax firms, will assist it to "robustly market" the Metro as a destination of choice for potential and existing investors.
BDO South Africa CEO, Bonga Mokoena, and Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen welcomed the partnership.
She said the core objectives of the Trade Desk include investment destination marketing in the Bay of Opportunity.
"The Trade and Investment Desk is founded on global investment promotion best practice and will elevate business and the economy.
"I commend BDO's local leadership team on their progressive and proactive approach to partnering with the Chamber for the greater good of our local economy," Van Huysteen said.
She said their sponsorship forms the anchor to initiating the Trade and Investment Desk and it's anticipated that the participation of other sponsors, role players and stakeholders will further strengthen its impact and reach.
Van Huyssteen said the Chamber was encouraged by BDO's willingness to collaborate with the Chamber in its quest to retain and attract investment and jobs in Nelson Mandela Bay and says:
"This collaboration is a significant milestone between the two entities in terms of providing value-driven service provision for local, national and international businesses.
Mokoena said; "We are confident that the output of the Trade Desk will impact positively to grow the economy, elevating its people, its businesses and the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa at large."
