11 July 2005

Gauteng Business Week will encompass three days of specialised exhibitions, conferences and interactive workshops focused on providing the province's small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with an economic empowerment platform.

The inaugural event takes place at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg from 26 to 28 July.

The Midrand Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to make the event Gauteng's largest and most influential annual SMME conference and exhibition.

The main objective is to provide SMMEs with a direct point of contact, and the opportunity to interact with government institutions, parastatals, financial institutions and large private sector organisations.

The organisers have been securing participation, sponsorships and tendering and procurement opportunities that will result in broader access for SMMEs into formalised business in Gauteng.

Gauteng Business Week 2005 will partner big and small business, facilitating tangible and measurable development for SMMEs.

Long-term initiatives include the establishment of partnership, mentoring and measurement programmes - including quarterly hands-on follow-up sessions.

For more information, visit the Gauteng Business Week website.

SouthAfrica.info reporter

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