10/03/2026
Are you a Black entrepreneur with a business that is ready to grow and create jobs?
Do you have a clear plan for how funding could help your business reach new markets or increase production?
Is your business structured to show sustainability and long-term impact in your community?
These are some of the key factors funders consider when assessing businesses for funding support.
If you are serious about positioning your enterprise for investment and growth, make sure you attend this engagement hosted by the National Empowerment Fund.
Join us at the Entrepreneurship Development Forum and hear directly from funding institutions and enterprise development organisations about:
• How to strengthen your business case for funding
• What makes a business investment-ready
• Support available to help entrepreneurs grow sustainable enterprises
📍 Venue: RUCC Ministries – Umtata, Eastern Cape
📅 Date: 14 March 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00 – 11:00
This engagement is designed to help entrepreneurs better understand what funders look for and how to prepare your business for real growth opportunities.
🚀 Reserve your seat today:
https://form.jotform.com/260672604468563
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