Middelburg is an extensive farming and industrial town in the South African province of Mpumalanga. The British Army occupied Middelburg on 27 July 1900 and left at the end of the Anglo Boer War after 1903. At that time the businesses that survived the occupation formed the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce in 1903. MCCI has had many exciting projects that have impacted our town’s economy, such as offering businesses Medical Aid for the smaller businesses’ staff members from 1957 and the establishment of the English High School, Steelcrest in the 1980s. In 1998 MCCI opened the Information Centre that offered tourism and business information. These successes inspired every generation to support and create a prosperous community.

Who we are and what does Middelburg Chamber stand for?

From the beginning, the local businessmen formed the association for the protection and advancement of business in Middelburg. From this small beginning of a handful of members, the Chamber mushroomed to a business association, respected by its sister chambers throughout the country.

The original aim of being a watchdog for business remains relevant, by holding the local government bodies accountable for the environment in which the various industries operate and by acting as an advisory institution for local people in business.

At the turn of the century local businessmen met to form an association for the protection and advancement of business in Middelburg. This was the birth of the Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. From this small beginning of a handful of members the Chamber mushroomed to a business association with a membership of some 300 businesses. This Chamber is known and respected by its sister Chambers throughout South Africa. The original aim of being a watchdog for business by holding the local government bodies accountable for taxes received from business and of acting as an advisory institution to local businessmen, has remained the same throughout nearly 100 years of its existence. Through the many services offered by the Chamber, business information is distributed to the business community via email, sms and business guides.

Mission

“As the leading Middelburg business organization we strive to unite the majority of business to beneficially influence our environment by encouraging members to active commitment, innovation and professional service for the protection and advancement of business in Middelburg.”