Since 1998 +R200m Socio-Economic Impact Invested by the City R63m p/a R81m PR value in the last 3 years R15m 90% Invested by SMMEs Spent on SMMEs through procurement & capacity building Regional Fairs reintroduced R33m p/a Local economic participation +10 000 In exhibitions 2800 Investment by the City in the next coming years Sustainable jobs Township created entrepreneurs
About the North Regional Fair 2018 YOUTH BUSINESS FLAVOURS EXHIBITION BUSINESS FASHION INDABA OF DURBAN CONNECT INNOVATIVE FUN FOR TRANSFER KIDS OF SKILLS
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BUSINESS INDABA THEME: RURAL & TOWNSHIP ECONOMIC REVITALISATION The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line Day 1 17 August 2018 9am OTHER TOPICS Municipality Infrastructure Development Projects & Opportunities • Transformation in the Built Environment • SPEAKERS Mr Nkululeko Mkhize – Deputy Head, Economic Development Unit Ms Joyce Dolly Tembe President, Master Builders Association KwaZulu – Natal Ms Thandiwe Hlongwane- MD of Mangwane PTY (Ltd) Ms Thandeka Maphumulo- MD of Akwande Civils Ms Mabuyi Mhlanga-ETA, Programme Manager, Go Durban
BUSINESS INDABA BUSINESS INDABA THEME: RURAL & TOWNSHIP ECONOMIC REVITALISATION Day 2 18 August 2018 Day 2 The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line 18 August INDABA Speakers Mr Calvin Ntenga from Ntenga Foundation Ms Jessica Nhleko from Project Enza Ms Thulisile Mhlungu – Advocate and Leadership Couch Ms Thatho Kgathlanye from Rethaka WOMEN EMPOWERMENT NETWORKING COCKTAIL Cllr Zama Sokhabase Sihle Ndaba, Actress from KwaMashu … and other speakers
About the Company PASSION. TALENT. SKILLS TRANSFER Our Objectives Experience the beauty of handmade craft The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line Community Development FREE Lessons on Pottery – “The Good Dirt” Targeting school going kids!...and adult .
EKASI INNOVATION CHALLENGE About the Company Our Objectives Targeting grade 10, 11 & 12 to come up with The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line innovative solutions to address challenges they face in their communities. 17 & 18 Aug. Innovators (past winners) showcasing their • work Innovation/ Digital Talk • Innovation Quizz • Prizes to be won
EXPERIENCE & CREATE DURBAN’S BANGING About the Company FLAVOUR Our Objectives Live cooking demos, food tasting and The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line competitions Headline chefs: Chef Sherwyn Weaich, Chef Nathi (Barrio) & Chef Khutso Youth Empowerment 10 female youth in Culinary School from • North Region 3-DAY PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE: - Food and drinks pairing masterclass • Mystery Box Challenge – public invited to • compete by creating their Durban inspired A shisanyama experience with Artizen • Lounge Cocktail making lessons by Barrio • Prize Giveaways include Tefal luxury pot set to the value of R25,000.00
About the Company Our Objectives YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & OPPORTUNITIES The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line IN FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY Facilitated by Barrio’s Mixologist Cocktail making lessons • Mixology Challenge: after cocktail making • lessons, pre-registered participants (youth) will be given opportunity to create their own cocktails. People will taste and choose their • favourite cocktails WINNERS of the mixology challenge will receive an internship at Barrio Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Powered by
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & OPPORTUNITIES IN CREATIVE ARTS The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE: Panel discussion by producers & crew of Mantolwane Producing for micro-budget films • Panel discussion by Uzolo Director & Producer Producing for TV: Job • Opportunities in film & TV for women & youth DFO Reel Stories Festival • Announcement Showreel Screening • Q & A with DIFF Producers •
About the Main Fair 2018 DBF DBF STREET YOUTH WOMEN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE EMPOWERMENT INDABA AWARDS & MARKET CONNECT GALA DINNER FASHION CREATIVE STYLE EXHIBITION INTERNATIONAL TECHZONE ARTS NATURAL PAVILION BEAUTY
BUSINESS INDABA 18 & 19 September Durban ICC 8AM Targeting SMMEs, Cooperatives, Informal Traders Day 1 Topic(s): • Government Tenders, Processes & Compliance • RET Opportunities Day 2 Topic(s): • Radical Agrarian Socio-economic Transformation • RET Opportunities focusing on capital projects • Localisation in industrialisation: Foreign Investments
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS 18 & 19 September Durban ICC 8AM Targeting Professional Bodies & Entrepreneurs DAY 1 Topic(s): • 4th Industrial Revolution: what is means, how to respond, will it bring massive productivity? DAY 2 • Doing business with International Sister Cities. • Innovation & Technology use in creating social change – what is the role of business in this?
20 YEAR CELEBRATION GALA DINNER & About the Company DBF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Our Objectives 19 September 2018 The Slogan of the presentation or a small tag line Durban ICC 6pm for 6:30pm Aiming to bring together exhibitors, past & present sponsors, Corporate, Business Associations & stakeholders from local and abroad to: - Reflect on achievements • Celebrate current achievers – Awards • Ceremony Consider the work ahead • Awards SMME Excellence Awards Categories • Youth Owned Enterprise Women Owned Enterprise Rural/ Township Based Enterprise People with Disability Owned Enterprise Long Stand Enterprise (most participative at the Fairs) Lifetime Achievement Award • Special Recognition Awards – DBF Patrons •
SOME OF SUGGESTED SPEAKERS WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ENGAGEMENT 20 September 2018 Durban ICC 7am Theme: She Grows. She Inspires. She Leads. Panel discussions to share ideas, network and inspiring stories that add value to women in business. In line with Centenary Celebrations of Mama Albertina Sisulu - this engagement will celebrate her outstanding contribution to the cause of freedom & democracy
YOUTH CONNECT About the Company 21 - 22 September 2018 Durban ICC 9am THEME: Creating a lasting legacy, together. AIM To broaden their knowledge and horizons to new possibilities. To empower the youth to explore new opportunities and ensure that they are part of the #DBF20 journey Features Plenary conversations on youth development • interventions. Master classes on creative arts, Innovation & • Technology Target audience Tertiary students, school learners, unemployed & • employed youth in townships
EXHIBITION 21 - 24 September 2018 About the Company Durban Exhibition Centre & ICC 8am – 5pm Targets SMMEs, Business Associations, Corporate, Government, Agencies, Tertiary Institutions, NGOs & NPOs Exhibition & Live Experiences Exhibition Space is Selling Fast!!! Registration closes 31 August 2018 Registration Enquiries Fezile Nzuza Fezile.nzuza@Durban.gov.z a 031 311 4500
TECH ZONE 21 - 24 September 2018 About the Company Durban Exhibition Centre 8am – 5pm Targeting youth: students, entrepreneurs; professionals & techies WHAT TO EXPECT TECH ZONE MAIN STAGE MASTERCLASSES Technology Experts will Small group workshops to share their expertise in help attendees learn how finding success and they can use technology opportunities in the to grow in their careers technology industry. and businesses. EXPO LIVE EXPERIENCES An opportunity for local Gaming startups, entrepreneurs, Mobile Technology corporates, tertiary e-Commerce institutions & government Data Solutions to exhibit their products And many more and services
#DBFStreetMarket 21 – 24 Sept 8am – 11pm Walnut Road A place to shop, eat & be entertained whilst learning new skills in cooking, food & drinks pairing, creating your own drinks, food preservations and many more. The Market will feature Flavours of Durban + Gin Garden + Wine & Cheese Garden Buy Local: pottery items, jewellery, home décor, beautiful paintings, vintage clothing, food & locally crafted drinks Heritage Day Celebration Showcase music, Food & Fashion from Local & International Sister Cities
Michael McKay THANK YOU MAIN FAIR 18 – 24 September 018 DEC & ICC
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