Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off in Frances Baard

On 20 November 2024, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism joined the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations in Frances Baard, launching the event in Kimberley. This initiative brought together entrepreneurs and key stakeholders, including Frances Baard District Municipality (FBDM), First National Bank (FNB), National Empowerment Fund (NEF), Northern Cape Agriculture Incubator (NCAi) and SMME Trust.

The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship across all demographics, fostering economic growth and development in the region. The launch event encouraged collaboration, innovation, and economic empowerment by providing entrepreneurs with a platform to interact with stakeholders.

By being part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this initiative joins a worldwide celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging the collective energy of thousands of events and millions of participants to stimulate economic growth.

The Kimberley Launch event is a testament to the Northern Cape's economic growth and development potential. By supporting entrepreneurs and promoting innovation, initiatives like this can help drive positive change in the region.