tThe 2024 Belleville Business Expo (BBEXPO) successfully completed its second successful annual event at the Tiger Valley Centre on October 17th and 18th, 2024. This enthusiastic gathering has established itself as the premier business event in Cape Town's northern suburbs.
This year's expo was a huge success, bringing together over 300 local businesses, industry leaders and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services in a variety of areas, including technology, healthcare, finance, hospitality, real estate and retail.
The expo, organized by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), highlighted its economic development efforts in one of Cape Town's most important investment areas.
Participants had the opportunity to connect with business development experts, buyers, funders and other key stakeholders, gain insight into operational growth and explore new business opportunities. We will contribute to the contributions of key platforms of Tyger Valley Center, Ster-Kinekor, Doppio Zero, Absa, Sanlam Pearl Bluestar, D'Aria Winery, PNP, Bizmag, Print Hut, Print Hut, Chart Your Path, Global Africa Network (Gan), Story'd, and Get Event (Smames).
Warren Hewitt, CEO of Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), highlighted the success of the event.
“It's exciting to see how events like these can promote collaboration and create opportunities that benefit all involved. By combining these businesses with valuable resources and access to new markets, we can further contribute to Belleville and beyond.”
The event was skillfully hosted by veteran radio personality Kevin Abbott and featured a lineup of prominent speakers, including Mayor James Foss, a mayoral committee member for economic growth. Warren Hewitt, CEO of Greater Tigerberg Partnership. Tanya Heimann of Tyger Valley Center.
Unlock new possibilities
A new feature in this year's programme was the debut of the Belleville Connect Level Up Business Series. This provided the business with the opportunity to acquire business growth resources. The selected businesses benefited from mentorship partnerships, branding packages and other prizes aimed at accelerating their growth.
2024 Business Bellville Expo (BBXPO) Winner: 1st Winner: Athenkosi Gexa, founder of Truth Gexa Designs. @truth_gexa_designs –
Business Services: Custom clothing and accessories. Second winner: Haroldene Tshienda, founder of Shofar Books. shofarbooks.co.za –
Business Services: Book publication and distribution. Third winner: Fatimade David, founder of Corpchem Chemicals. corpchemonline.co.za –
Business Services: Product Cleaning.
The exposition also featured inspiring speakers such as trainers, coaches, speaker Andre du Toitt and the big positive guy. Yusuf Mahomedy from Your Path, the founder and strategist of Craig Williams, principal of Sanlam Pearl Brewster and speaker Annie Orfuwa. The impressive roster concluded with Mona Lisa Posa and Chantel Mahome from Absa. Absa shared insights and expertise in alternative financing solutions, enterprise development, and small business relationship banking.
Mayor James Foss, a member of the Mayor's Committee's Economic Growth Committee, expressed his enthusiasm. “One more successful Belleville Business Expo offers more local businesses the opportunity to build meaningful connections with buyers, investors and incubators.
“One of the highlights of my role is interacting with passionate local business owners and seeing how they can leverage the opportunities presented to transform their potential into real results is extremely rewarding.
The City of Cape Town and GTP remain committed to promoting the growth and success of Belleville's vibrant business community.
For more information about the positive initiatives taking place in Belleville, visit gtp.org.za.
