{"id":11959,"date":"2024-10-23T14:47:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investcapetown.com\/?post_type=press-releases-event&p=11959"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:57:11","slug":"bellville-business-expo-fuels-local-smme-growth","status":"publish","type":"press-releases-event","link":"https:\/\/www.investcapetown.com\/en\/press-releases-event\/bellville-business-expo-fuels-local-smme-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Bellville Business Expo Fuels Local SMME Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

2024 Bellville Business Expo Fuels Local SMME Growth<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The 2024 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) successfully concluded its second annual event on 17 and 18 October 2024 at the Tyger Valley Centre. This eagerly awaited gathering has established itself as a premier business event in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s expo was a resounding success, bringing together over 300 local businesses, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services across a range of sectors, including technology, medical, finance, hospitality, property and retail.<\/p>\n

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Organised by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), the expo highlighted economic development efforts in one of Cape Town\u2019s most important investment regions.<\/p>\n

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Attendees had the opportunity to connect with business development experts, buyers, funders, and other key stakeholders while gaining insights into operational growth and exploring new business opportunities. Leading sponsors, including Tyger Valley Centre, Ster-Kinekor, Doppio Zero, ABSA, Sanlam Pearl Bluestar, D’Aria Winery, PnP, BizMag, Print Hut, Chart Your Path, Global Africa Network (GAN), Story\u2019d and Get Published contributed to making this event a significant platform for local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).<\/p>\n

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Warren Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), highlighted the event\u2019s success: \u201cThis year\u2019s Bellville Business Expo exceeded our expectations, showcasing the remarkable resilience and innovation within our local business community. The turnout not only underscored the significant impact that SMMEs have on our region\u2019s economy but also demonstrated their collective readiness for growth. It\u2019s inspiring to witness how events like this foster collaboration and create opportunities that benefit everyone involved. By connecting these businesses with invaluable resources and access to new markets, we are empowering them to thrive and contribute even more to the economic landscape of Bellville and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event was expertly hosted by veteran radio personality Kevin Abbot, with a lineup of distinguished speakers that included Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth; Warren Hewitt, CEO of the Greater Tygerberg Partnership; and Tanya Heimann from Tyger Valley Centre.<\/p>\n

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Unlocking New Potential<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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New to this year\u2019s programme was the debut of the Bellville Connect Level Up Business Series, which gave businesses an opportunity to compete to win business growth resources. Selected businesses benefited from mentorship partnerships, branding packages, and other prizes aimed at accelerating their growth:<\/p>\n

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2024 Business Bellville Expo (BBXPO) Winners:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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