Proudly South African is once again embarking on a nationwide initiative to empower and equip small businesses and entrepreneurs for success and sustainability. This is with a view to ultimately stimulate the local economy and contribute towards an environment which is conducive for job creation.
The initiative forms part of Proudly SA’s mandate to promote locally manufactured products and services and to educate procurers, enterprises and consumers about the economy-wide benefits of supporting and buying locally made goods. Supported by the Department of Trade and Industry and Absa, the first event will kick off in Polokwane in Limpopo on Tuesday, 30 June 2015 under them theme “Innovation and Competitiveness”.
“It has been proven worldwide that Buying Local remains a powerful measure to create jobs which, in turn, helps reduce the unacceptably high levels of poverty. Therefore it’s important that all South Africans unite in a collaborative effort to support and promote local enterprises, entrepreneurs and manufacturers as well as the products they produce,” said Proudly SA’s CEO, Adv. Leslie Sedibe.
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, SMMEs and procurement officials are invited to attend the morning conference. There will be no cost for delegates to attend. “The government has already committed itself to stepping up local procurement through various interventions. Proudly SA is also geared towards empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs with a view to stimulating local manufacturing, the local economy and job creation,” added Adv. Sedibe.
The Limpopo leg will include representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry, Productivity SA, Absa and the National Cleaner Production Centre. They will provide information and advice on their business offerings, incentives and funding for entrepreneurs and small businesses. “It’s also an opportunity for networking and creating partnerships which can contribute towards business growth, economic growth and sustainable job creation,” concluded Adv. Sedibe.
The event will be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Time: 10h00 to 13h00 (Registration From 09h30)
Venue: Limpopo Guest Manor, 48 Devenish Str., Polokwane
Media enquiries:
Gill de Gouveia
Cell: 082 410 1195
Email: gill@proudlysa.co.za
Issued by GCIS on behalf of Proudly SA
