Contact Information
Dina Potgieter
Africagrowth Institute
PO Box 3628, Tygervalley, 7536
Tel: +27 (0) 21 914 6778
Fax: +27 (0) 21 914 4438
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africagrowth.com

Dear  SMME Manager / Owner,

Whilst most developed and emerging markets struggle to maintain minimal positive growth under the global credit crunch, Africa continues maintain a growth rate above 6%. The sustained growth in the continent is driven by favourable investment condition driven by the continent vibrant Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) sector.  The SMME sector provides more than 95% of Africa’s workforce. To acknowledge and  appreciate the important role the sector plays in promoting wealth and  prosperity in the continent, the Africagrowth Institute will be celebrating the achievements of  Africa’s Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) on the 15th of October 2009  at the (venue to be confirmed)Cape Town (South Africa) with a conference and  Award Ceremony.

The 2009 Africa SMME Awards ceremony aims to recognise the success and vitality  of the Africa SMME sector. This unique annual awards program has been established specifically to acknowledge, encourage and celebrate excellence amongst African SMMEs by giving them the opportunity to gain valuable exposure and well-deserved recognition for their global expansion ambitions.

The Award ceremony reinforces Africa’s historical and current position as a leader in small enterprise development covering the period from the time of Ancient Empires to present day Africa. The Awards are the highest honours that can be bestowed to SMME owners in the continent. Winners of the Awards will, therefore, feature prominently in international media as champions in business innovation and master-drivers of Africa’s development. The main goal of the Award program is, therefore, to help the Africa SMME business sector grow and prosper, and to market Africa as an investment destination for the rest of the world.  

This letter is an  appeal for you to enter the 2009 Africa SMME Awards and your company might just  win the 2009 Africa SMME of the Year. Benefits  will  include very significant international exposure, extensive media coverage,  and  a chance for your company to showcase itself to Africa and the rest of the  world.  

Our  motive is very clear- to showcase the impact and role of SMMEs in the  development of Africa. We look forward to  working with you to showcase the  best of African’s successful SMMEs. At  Africagrowth Institute, it is always our  business to help your business so  please join forces with us to help promote and market your company and  Africa to the rest of the world. 

The closing date for entries is 31 July 2009.  Attached please find the entry criteria and entry form for submission.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Nicholas Biekpe

Director: Africagrowth Institute