{"id":13854,"date":"2012-08-24T15:09:40","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T13:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/08\/seconds-out-round-number-two-for-top-40-under-40\/"},"modified":"2012-08-24T15:09:40","modified_gmt":"2012-08-24T13:09:40","slug":"seconds-out-round-number-two-for-top-40-under-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/seconds-out-round-number-two-for-top-40-under-40\/","title":{"rendered":"Seconds Out, Round Number Two for Top 40 Under 40"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has launched its second annual Top 40 Under 40 Search in celebration of young business achievers in the Bay. This year, the Chamber is inviting nominations from its members to highlight the Innovators and Entrepreneurs who are the new face of business in Nelson Mandela Bay.<\/p>\n

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber\u2019s Top 40 Under 40 is a showcase of dynamic young businesspeople who choose to build their lives, careers and businesses in the Metro.<\/p>\n

Click here to see last years winners<\/a> (who are not eligible for nomination in 2012).<\/p>\n

The Business Chamber believes that there is enormous potential to succeed among young businesspeople at all levels and in all sectors, be they emerging entrepreneurs, seasoned businessmen and women, or corporate stars. The list seeks to celebrate the contribution of the growing force of young people under the age of forty who see Nelson Mandela Bay\u2019s own potential to support their career and business aspirations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe young achievers on last year\u2019s list have proved, without a doubt, that entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in Nelson Mandela Bay,\u201d says Nicole Klokow, who initiated the inaugural Top 40 Under 40 list and co-ordinates the Chamber\u2019s Top 40 projects. \u201cThe end result of the nomination process was a list of dynamic, talented businesspeople from diverse sectors in Nelson Mandela Bay.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s focus on innovators and entrepreneurs shines the spotlight on those who think out of the box. \u201cInnovators push the boundaries of their field,\u201d continues Klokow. \u201cThey demonstrate leadership in their environment, whether heading up their own business or inspiring a team in the corporate environment. They explore new ideas, increase productivity, raise company profiles, and have a positive impact on the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s achievers will take part in the Business Chamber\u2019s community projects, and stand as the young voice of business through issues-driven business forums and contributions to Business Chamber publications. A place on the list will also ensure excellent and exclusive networking opportunities with past and current Top 40 achievers.<\/p>\n

A strong CSI element in Top 40 activities saw 2011 achievers drive the international One Day Without Shoes initiative in their own companies to collect shoes for the Metro\u2019s education task team, and work on a variety of projects around the Bay in celebration of Mandela Day.<\/p>\n

The second annual list will be compiled via nominations and judged by: Michelle Brown, owner of Brown\u2019s PR and Chair of the Port Elizabeth branch of the Business Women\u2019s Association; Paul Geswindt, Director of Alumni Relations at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; Carol Hall of Luced Agencies; Jane Stevenson of Jane Stevenson Associates; Lize Hayward, Group Public Relations Manager at Goodyear<\/a> Tyre Rubber Holdings; and Mzi Baleni, Provincial Manager \u2013 Business Acquisitions for Standard Bank, the supporters of the Business Chamber\u2019s SME Helpdesk.<\/p>\n

Visit http:\/\/www.nmbbusinesschamber.co.za\/what-we-do\/top-40-under-40-2012<\/a> to:<\/strong><\/p>\n