The event was attended by business owners from various industries who gathered to foster
business collaborations to access local markets.  “I came up with the idea of hosting such an event after conducting extensive research into the local economy, studying the challenges of local businesses and the barriers to access markets.”

He said there was a time where he as a young and upcoming entrepreneur himself struggling to get information and had to travel to Polokwane to gather information and network with other business owners. “Our sessions are designed to provide information and find solutions to the challenges that small businesses in the region face,” he said.

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Red Modeling Agency, which was founded by Mabale, partnered with City Jones Business Centre, Golden Voice Radio, Just Red Media, MJ Graphy and Ekasi Entrepreneurs to ensure that the event is a success. It was also decided at the event that they will meet once a month. The session featured Clement Ngobeni, a business consultant, as well as the local business forum and government department representatives.

“I hope to see more and more of industry leaders and experts engaging in
the next chill and network sessions,” said Ngobeni. While they received a positive response from the local business owners, the agency hopes to engage academic institutions and the private sector to drive the movement. Local business owners are invited to join this network of entrepreneurs by contacting Mabale on 073 097 6764.