{"id":257498,"date":"2023-04-15T21:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T19:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=130764"},"modified":"2023-04-15T21:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T19:54:02","slug":"buy-local-membership-is-now-open-to-kzn-south-coast-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/buy-local-membership-is-now-open-to-kzn-south-coast-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy Local membership is now open to KZN South Coast businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cThe pandemic has both exposed the fragility of global supply chains and revealed the great capacity we have here in South Africa for innovation and adaptation in manufacturing.\u201d \u2013 President Cyril Ramaphosa, Proudly SA Buy Local Summit 2022<\/p>\n

The drive to support local businesses doesn\u2019t just make sound economic sense, it has far-reaching social and environmental benefits that strengthen South Africa. But it\u2019s not enough to encourage local business support, government needs to create an environment that is supportive of local businesses. On the KZN South Coast, this is being achieved through South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise\u2019s (SCTIE) Buy Local campaign which is offering free membership to businesses until 30 June 2025.<\/p>\n

Buy Local forms part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition\u2019s (the DTIC) Buy Back SA initiative that encourages local business support.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve seen a lot of positive momentum in the Buy Local membership since the launch of the campaign earlier this year, and we\u2019re encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the membership sign-up while it\u2019s free of charge,\u201d explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of SCTIE. \u201cWith the #greatestshoalonearth \u2013 the annual Sardine Run \u2013 about to hit our shores, we\u2019re also calling for everyone to support our #buylocal campaign by purchasing from local seine netters. This is a really great example of how the campaign can directly empower our local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Companies that qualify for the Buy Local membership include those providing products and services of high quality, with at least 50% of the cost of production of products or services incurred within KZN South Coast. The business needs to currently create employment opportunities for people within the region, or intend to create such opportunities in future.<\/p>\n

Once signed up, Buy Local members will enjoy extensive marketing exposure across all of SCTIE\u2019s offline and digital marketing channels; business support and networking opportunities; as well as member credibility and valuable information sharing.<\/p>\n

Beyond the direct membership benefits, being part of the Buy Local campaign means enjoying a stronger local and national economy, while attracting more investment. This also leads to better community relationships as local value chains are strengthened. With every new Buy Local member, the chain becomes one link stronger and the region becomes that much more resilient.<\/p>\n

To become a Buy Local member or find out more, visit the Buy Local tag at www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za or click here for a membership form. Alternatively, get in touch by emailing Londiwe@sctie.co.za or calling 039 6827944.<\/p>\n

Keep updated on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. Follow the hashtags #unlimitedopportunities #investkznsouthcoast #investment #kznsouthcoast! And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases.<\/p>\n

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