• The Voice of the Business Community
• Information and Support
• Chamber Documentation Center
• Training
• Chamber Forum
• Business Missions
• Trade Fairs
• Networking

THE VOICE OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY  [top]
The advocacy, representational & lobbying functions are carried out through the submission of reports, and memoranda, regular meetings with members and officials of the Government, direct contacts with Ministers, top civil servants and representatives of different bodies and organizations. The press and other media are also used to express the Chamber’s views.

INFORMATION & SUPPORT  [top]
Business Information & Advice: Information is of critical importance to the success of business. MCCSA, provides its members with a broad range of business information including:

• National economic and social indicators

• Country profiles

• Directories of local and foreign firms

• Import and export statistics

• Potential resource base of exportable items

• Business opportunities in other countries

• List of international Conferences, seminars, and exhibitions

• Technology information

• Product/market intelligence information

• Trade regulations and procedures

• "Mekelle Business" (in Tigrigna) quarterly Magazine etc.

The Chamber publishes one quarterly Magazine, in Tiigrigna “Mekelle Business”. The magazine contain business highlights of the three months, advice on business practices, expert opinions on business issues, messages and announcements of the Chamber. This serves the business community by providing quality business news and information to promote trade and investment, to stimulate new business and create real jobs.

THE CHAMBER DOCUMENTATION CENTER  [top]
The Mekelle Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association manages a documentation center as part of its business information services. The center contains works of references, trade directories of businesses in various countries, Government publications, trade inquiries, cd-roms …etc. Members of the chamber and others are provided with Internet search, and e-mail services. The Chamber also provides its members with advisory services, on various matters such as new project ideas and opportunities, business procedures, regulations of Governments and others.

TRAINING  [top]
Training geared towards up-grading the management and entrepreneurship skills of members continues to be the major activity of the Mekelle Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association. Some of the training courses offered on a regular basis include:

• Entrepreneurship Training

• Financial Training

• Marketing Training

• Business Plan Preparation

• Book Keeping

• Basic Marketing

• Market Research

• Salesmanship

• Customer Service

• Import/Export management

• Purchase and Inventory Control

• Office administration and record Keeping

• Business Communication, …….etc

Other special courses are also arranged upon request.

THE CHAMBER FORUM  [top]
The Chamber Forum is designed to discuss and exchange ideas with leaders of the private and public sectors. All Forum speakers and panel participants are recognized leaders honored for their high level of objectivity and integrity as well as patented knowledge. Furthermore, conferences, seminars, and symposiums are organized on new Government laws, policies, regulations and other relevant issues.

BUSINESS MISSIONS  [top]
The MCCSA strives to strengthen the relationship and co-operation of itself and its members with counterpart organizations and partners in the sectors of International Trade, and Investment. Strengthening friendly cooperative relations by promoting the exchange of business delegates from time to time, and the exchange of publications and other information related to trade, technology and the economy in general, is mutually advantageous in promoting investment and trade relations in various fields. Thus, the Chamber serves as a link between its members and foreign companies by hosting trade missions and providing forums for the exchange of opinions. It also organizes trade missions to different countries and facilitates the establishment of business contacts. The Chamber receives visitors from various countries and organizes business trips for its members abroad.

THE TRADE FAIR  [top]
Organizing and participating in trade fairs is one of the effective mechanisms of trade promotion. The MCCSA undertakes and/or facilitates promotional activities, involving trade fairs and the organization of buyer's and seller's missions abroad. The Chamber has now made it a tradition to stage the "Tigray Mobile Trade Fair and Exhibition", a national standard trade fair organized every year in different towns of the Tigray region. The Chamber's Trade Fair has become a widely attended event attracting more and more exhibitors and visitors each year. Participants of these Trade Fairs have continually reported successes and positive growth in their businesses.

NETWORKING  [top]
The Chamber undertakes an extensive networking activity with partners inside the country and abroad to:

• Provide each other with information about investment and cooperative activities in industries, trade, and development of technology.

• Exchange information about products and industrial processes that may be available, industrial training, sources of financing, offers and requests for joint ventures and licensing and identification of possible partners.

• Exchange information on all economic, commercial, communication, and also on specific business sectors.

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