The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth team continues its robust support for SMMEs with another dynamic Supplier Match-up Session.
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This event, as part of the Smart Supplier Programme, gathered 300 SMMEs and major businesses from the hospitality, education, health and facilities management sectors, creating new business opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. Alderman James Vos, the City’sMayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, attended the session and engaged with various industry role players and small business owners.
Empowering SMMEs through strategic engagement
Building on the success of previous sessions, this event underscores the City's commitment to bridging SMMEs and procurement teams. The Smart Supplier Programme is designed to help SMMEs overcome obstacles, enhance competitiveness and improve market access through training, mentorship, networking and innovation support.
A platform for innovation and growth
This third of four match-up sessions showcased innovative solutions from local SMMEs to various buyers. Participants engaged in targeted discussions, one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities, gaining valuable insights into procurement processes and market access.
Alderman Vos expressed pride and enthusiasm for the programme’s tangible and ongoing impact.
‘These sessions open doors for our local SMMEs, facilitating connections, knowledge-sharing, and market access. We are committed to creating growth conditions and making Cape Town the easiest place to do business,’ said Alderman Vos.
Celebrating success stories
Success stories from the previous sessions include:
· Ntsako Happy Baloyi, HMBI Happy's Multipurpose Business Initiative, valued the networking opportunities and face-to-face buyer interactions.
· Anvil Nel, Anarchi Consulting Pty Ltd, found the session excellent for connecting and sharing business ideas.
· Mongezi Ndhlela, True Elements, appreciated the marketing and new business partner connections.
· Gregori Bezuidenhoudt, Gabcom Technologies, noted growth opportunities and guidance on service portals.
· Kouthar Davids, Sisters in Construction, highlighted the chance to showcase their business to interested buyers.
Future plans and broader impact
The City is expanding the programme's scope, planning new initiatives and extending its regional outreach to benefit more businesses across the Western Cape. Following the final session in July, the impact on participating businesses will be tracked, with all SMMEs becoming part of the SMME Clinic community for ongoing support.
For more information about the Smart Supplier Programme and upcoming events, contact the Business Hub at business.support@capetown.gov.za or +27 21 417 4043. Stay updated with the latest news and events at https://www.investcapetown.com/news-events/business-events/
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