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Attention: Editors, News Editors

MINARA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2018 Business Recognition Awards and Gala Dinner

Venue: NMJ Centre, Durban

Date: Friday, 2^nd November 2018

Time: 6.30pm for 6.45pm

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DATE EXTENDED FOR NOMINATIONS

MINARA BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS 2018

The Minara Chamber of Commerce is pleased to inform you that the date for nomination submissions has been extended to the 15^th August 2018.

Solly Suleman mentions that this has been done due to several holidays over the nomination period and with many away and on business several request to submit information has been heeded to and we have therefore extended the nomination date to Mid-August. He further stated that the response of nominations has been overwhelming and the adjudication panel will have a great task ahead of them.

In less than two decades since a pioneering group of captains of industry and business visionaries from the small to medium-sized commercial and professional sectors came together and contemplated launching a progressive organisation, Minara is gradually achieving its vision of galvanising and unifying independent businesses. We are realising our mission to become a tour de force within the melting pot of the country’s dynamic mixed economy.’’

At the upcoming awards ceremony, some of South Africa’s leading personalities will grace the podium with their collective knowledge, economy on business, wisdom, tips and charisma.

Minara Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the call for Nominations in the six Categories:

• Business of the Year
• Businessperson of the Year
• Businesswoman of the Year
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Professional Achiever of the Year
• Community Builder of the Year

Nomination can be completed online or alternatively you may download the forms and criteria for each category from our website www.minara.org.za or request from our offices by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further information on Nominations and Sponsorship opportunities contact Minara Chamber of Commerce on 031-2081898 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.