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volume 1 - number 4 November/Desember 2009Tel 011 845 2150 • www.ebitoday.co.za • e-mail: ebi@ffg.net

Ebi going for 2011Workplace Banking from Absa(WPB) wishes theManagement of EBI, allMembers of EBI as well astheir staff a Blessed andPeaceful Christmas. Although2010 might have its fare shareof challenges, they believe thatit will be an awesome year andthat every challenge should beseen as an opportunity!

The Workplace BankingAgreement between EBI andAbsa has been running formore than 2 years, is mutuallybeneficial and benefits allmembers in the end.

They concentrate largely onthe financial wellbeing of theircustomers - whether it isCustomer Financial Education

Workplace Banking from Absa

It is that time again to say farewell to theold year and reflect on what we haveachieved or not achieved during 2009. Alsoit is that time to honour our Heavenly Fatherand give thanks for all his blessings.Without Him we are not able to fulfill anyof our tasks and dreams to succeed.

EBI managed through tough times of arecession to positively engage businesspeople and to grow steadily and do what wedo best – link our members to each other.At EBI we don’t have place for negativityand will energetically be growing further inthis exciting year of 2010 which we areentering into. Apart from the spectacularFIFA world cup and the majesticimplementation of the Gautrain, the EBI toowill be engaging Captains of Industry togenerate positive growth amongst eachother, as well as smaller companies linkedto them.

More excitement is the planning and buildup to the tenth anniversary of the EBI whichwill involve a celebration function and aTrade Expo in March 2011. You are allinvited to participate in these vibrantinitiatives, and bring benefits to yourbusiness.

Thank you to all our EBI members whohave so loyally been involved in thesuccesses of our network platforms. I wantto take this opportunity to wish you a veryMerry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy andProsperous 2010. To all our members ofother faiths, may you enjoy a peacefulfestive season, and may joy and good healthbe yours in the time to come.Chris van BiljonCEO, EBI Business Initiative

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Chris van Biljon

and Training (that they offerfree of charge to allcompanies) or advice on howto save on interest rates whenthey need to apply for variouslending products.

Only one of the successstories: until the middle ofNovember, Absa has done 165coded vehicle finance deals forEBI members that amounted tomore than R30 million andadvise that all EBI Memberstalk to Workplace Bankingfrom Absa first, when theyconsider the purchase of anylarge asset.

Hester Stokes, the KeyAccount Executive for WPBand responsible for EBI,wishes you to travel save overthe holiday season – even if itis only the “garden route” athome!

She received an EBI CEO2009 Recognition Award forher “Service Above Self” andinvolvement in numerous oftheir initiatives. Here, Chrisvan Biljon, CEO of EBI ishanding over the Certificate toher.

Special for DecemberFully furnished accommodation at

Rocklands MargateR990per night for 6 persons Tel: 039 312 0812

Ebi is ready to face the challenges for 2010. During 2011a gala dinner, trade Expo will take place at EmperorsPalace and a special commemorative diary will bepublished in November 2010. For more details contactChris van Biljon, ebi@ffg.net

Ebi Highveld to be launched atGraceland Casino - Secunda

January 2010