Better Bedfordview to host business breakfast with top speakers on June 27
Better Bedfordview to host business breakfast with top speakers on June 27
The community clean-up and improvement NPO, Better Bedfordview, will host a business breakfast on June 27.
All community members, including business owners, are invited to join at the Tee Bar and Grill at the Glendower Golf Club.
The two speakers are Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse's CEO, Wayne Duvenage, and artist James Delaney, known for reviving The Wilds.
ALSO READ: Help Better Bedfordview complete its pothole mission
'Inspiration, networking and community connections will be the order of the day,' said Better Bedfordview chairperson Marina Constas.
The Better Bedfordview Business Breakfast starts at 07:30. Tickets are R300 each. Space is limited, so book early by paying Better Bedfordview.
Email proof of payment with your name and cell number to lola@betterbedfordview.org.za.
Banking details for payments:
Better Bedfordview
First National Bank
Account number: 6300 1083 847.
There will be lucky draws at the event, with great prizes up for grabs.
ALSO READ: Better Bedfordview hosts fundraiser with movie night on March 14
'This is a chance to enjoy a great meal with Better Bedfordview, fuel your inspiration, expand your network and connect with other passionate community leaders and professionals,' Constas stated.
For enquiries, email info@betterbedfordview.org.za or visit www.betterbedfordview.org.za/
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