Centurion has an active and fast growing business community. The Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut (AHI) adjudged the local business chamber (Centurion Business Chamber) the best business chamber three years running. The first two years it was in the category for small chambers and the third year it was co-winner with Pretoria Business Chamber in the open section.

This page contains a summary of the following business aspect in Centurion:

• Centurion Business Forum
• Centurion Business Support Centre (Cenbis)

More information may be obtained as follows:

• BusinessCenturion contains a business directory (alphabetical and by product/service), economic and demographic data (statistics) and information about business opportunities.
• For background on Centurion's growth and investment potential, visit the Investment section.
• For other web sites with information on businesses in Centurion, visit our Links section.

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Objective

Cenbis' objective is to develop a lucrative business community to the advantage of Centurion's residents by provides the SMME sector with access to all available and relevant information and support services to promote healthy competition in die business community.

Value System

Cenbis' value system is based on the following principles:

• Healthy business practice
• Healthy business principles
• Inclusivity of the total community, and
• Full participation by the community

Services

Amongst its primary services are:

• Credit guarantees and financial support services
• Help with completion of applications for financial and credit guarantee schemes
• Compilation of business plans
• Training in management and business skills
• Business consultation and mentorship programmes
• Industrial and technological advice
• Economic and viability studies
• Legal aid, bookkeeping and accounting services
• Investment advice
• Export promotion and market research
• Assistance with state tender procedures
• Extensive reference library
• Assistance with growth and expansion plans
• Business Referral and Information Network (BRAIN)

Contact Detail

For more information about Cenbis:

Telephone: +27 (012) 664-7275
Fax: +27 (012) 664-4696

The office is situated to the east of the library complex on the corner of Cantonments Road and Unie Avenue in Lyttelton.

Sources

We acknowledge and thank the following sources:

• Centurion Stadsraad Dienstegids