The Knysna Tourism NPC was reconstituted into the Greater Knysna Business Chamber at a special general meeting on the 26th September 2019. GKBC is an independent, non-political, membership based, non-profit company (NPC) dedicated to promoting a business-friendly environment. GKBC serves to represent all businesses in the Greater Knysna area, including those in formal, informal and rural areas.
Key objectives for the Chamber:
- To formally represent Greater Knysna business interests in facilitating the growth of the local economy.
- To unite Greater Knysna businesses to speak with one voice.
- To provide a platform for business engagement with all local, regional, provincial and national government entities.
- To formally represent business engagement with Knysna Council and Municipality and to hold them accountable.
- To engage and represent business with other Chambers, business and investment initiatives and delegations.
- To upskill business owners through various initiatives.
Directors:
- Jan van der Westshuizen (Chair)
- Dries van Rooyen (Vice)
- Pierre Gouws (Treasurer)
- Beverly Pothier
- Alan Bell
- Richard Thorpe
Operations / Admin:
- Martin Hatchuel (Office Administrator)
- Southern Right Financial Solutions (Legal Secretary)
The Chamber occasionally brings out statements out on pertinent issues happening in Greater Knysna, affecting businesses in the private sector. Click here to for an overview of these statements.
Click here to download a membership application form
