MASS MAIL 15 FEBRUARY 2005 - INVITATION FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION

FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
"Participation Builds Unity"

"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA"

FDA NEWSLETTER

MASS MAIL
15 FEBRUARY 2005
INVITATION FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION
"ACCESS TO FINANCE"
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com

INVITATION - FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION - "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
NETWORKING IN CAPE TOWN
TIPS ON NETWORKING

I am ever so slightly 'over-extended' at the moment with some 130 emails waiting for my response - please be patient - I should be back to 'normal' by the weekend"

INVITATION
FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION - "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
TUESDAY 08 MARCH 2005

You are cordially invited to the FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA's next FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION, scheduled for Tuesday 08 March 2005, 18H00 for 18H30. This event will be held at the Hilton Sandton, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, South Africa.

The topic for the evening will focus on "ACCESS TO FINANCE" and will serve to educate and provide some 'answers' to this almost "evasive" issue.

Finance is 'supposedly' available in many forms!

Individuals and businesses, looking for finance, are well advised to do their homework and ensure the finance they obtain is best suited to their needs and their business.

There is much talk about billions of dollars available to initiate and capacitate businesses throughout Africa - yet access to this finance remains elusive. The Foundation for the Development of Africa recognizes that access to finance, or the lack of understanding the proper procedures on how to access this finance is often the problem, especially for the micro, small and medium enterprises. This is a major stumbling block in the development of Africa.

The FDA is proud to present this FDA FORMAL NETWORKING FUNCTION - "Access to Finance"

Our guest speaker is none other than Mr.Cas COOVADIA (Senior General Manager) The Banking Council of South Africa!

The ever-popular FDA NETWORKING SESSION will follow the presentation!

As usual there will be no cover charge - cocktail snacks and refreshments will be available.

The dress code is business; smart casual or traditional.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to GEARHOUSE SOUTH AFRICA for the technical assistance and technical equipment.
http://www.fdapartners.net/partners/gearhouse.htm

Would you like to attend? - Please send us your RSVP with relevant details - Name; Company; Contact detail:
rsvp@isupportafrica.com

You are welcome to access the guest list for this event.

To gain access to the guest list you will need a code: 2345
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/next_function.htm

PLEASE HELP:
As yet - we have not been successful in finding a sponsor for this event - if you are in any position to participate as a sponsor or should you know someone who may benefit from this event as a sponsor - please make contact:
peter@isupportafrica.com

You are also welcome to visit our website for more information on sponsorship opportunities:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/sponsorship_options.htm

Opportunities for sponsorship are available from as little as ZAR2,000.00 (around US$333.00)

NETWORKING IN CAPE TOWN - FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS
Following my recent visit to Cape Town we established a solid relationship with THE KELSEYS COCKTAIL BAR at the elegant CULLINAN HOTEL, opposite the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

I arranged for a "casual get together" with our Western Cape contacts and although there was some confusion as to the eventual venue for this meeting - we did have a meeting and those present agreed that the Cullinan Hotel was the preferred venue and the ideal day would be Wednesdays from 17H00.

Therefore if you happen to be in South Africa (Cape Town / Johannesburg / Pretoria / Durban) you are welcome to attend our FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS as follow:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/casual/index.htm

CAPE TOWN
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with (To be announced soon) will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the KELSEYS COCKTAIL BAR - CULLINAN HOTEL, Cape Town, South Africa.

Please note: This Cape Town FDA NETWORKING EVENT is in its infancy - we have no banners to showcase this event at the venue (just yet) - please be patient - kindly request a sticker from the bar to identify you as a FDA NETWORKER.

SANDTON
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with JCCI/Nafcoc (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry) will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the FACES BAR - HILTON SANDTON, Sandton, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton South Africa.

DURBAN
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre) and GG Group of Companies will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the RIVETS BAR - HILTON DURBAN, Durban, South Africa.

PRETORIA
Every Thursday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng North Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) will be hosting the FDA Networking Function at the Sheraton Hotel Pretoria.
The theme for the event "Public Sector - meets Private Sector"

TIPS ON NETWORKING
At our last FDA 'FORMAL' Networking Function, I distributed some useful "Tips on Networking" - I have received a number of requests for this - please see our website:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/tips_on_networking.htm

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