Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER | North West

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17 AUGUST 2023 | SUN CITY, NORTH WEST

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Welcome to the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER 2023 Conference!

We understand that for women entrepreneurs, the path to success often involves overcoming barriers related to accessing trade or markets, rather than lacking business intelligence or innovative models. This one-day conference is specifically designed to address these challenges by providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, share their barriers, receive support, and learn directly from successful award-winning entrepreneurs.

Starting a new business can be intimidating, especially without adequate support. Women entrepreneurs face additional hurdles when they lack access to value chains, markets, and networks. Together with the bank that prioritises supporting women in their pursuit of their “next” goals, Top Women aims to break down these barriers and provide a platform for women in business to participate and enhance their prospects.

One of the highlights of the conference is the 2-hour pitching den, where 10 entrepreneurs were pre-qualified and will have the opportunity to present their promising business models in a 3-minute elevator pitch. They will receive valuable advice and feedback on areas such as investment, funding, new markets, and attracting new customers from a panel of high-profile judges. This session will help them chart their next steps towards success. The winner from each province will

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make their way to the 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards in Johannesburg where one will be awarded the EmpowHER Entrepreneur title of 2023 and the trophy and R50 000 cash prize.

As a delegate we hope you find value in:

Engaging in dynamic discussions to overcome barriers in entrepreneurship. Connecting with a diverse range of business leaders at the highest level, generating new leads. Developing multifaceted partnerships with like-minded companies and business leaders. Gaining valuable insights and influence to advance women in business. Meeting and strategizing with key players in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) who support women’s empowerment.

We are excited to have you join us for this empowering event. Together, we can overcome obstacles and pave the way for a brighter future for women entrepreneurs. Let’s take this opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate our businesses.

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08:00 - 09:00 REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:15

Opening remarks: Vuyolwethu Dubese, Innovation M&E Consultant | Global moderator

09:15 - 09:25

Organisers Welcome by Topco Media

09:25 - 09:40

Standard Bank Address: Nqobile Zondi, Provincial Manager, Enterprise Banking, Standard Bank

09:40 - 09:55

Opening Keynote Address: Senior representative, DETECT

09:55 - 10:15

Keynote Address: Lisa Illingworth, Founder, FutureproofSA

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THE JUDGES

FINALISTS.

Have a look at the EmpowHER Entrepreneurs who qualified as our North West finalists this year.

JUDITH NDABA Elevate Life (Pty) Ltd

CHULE GOBODO Brainbow Conscious Creatives

NIVASHNEE RAMPARSAD Iconix Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd trading as Smartee

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BOITUMELO NTSOANE On Point Healthcare

LUFUNO RASOESOE Lajoya Holdings (Pty)Ltd trading as TOSH Detergents

DR PRECIOUS MABUZA FS MINING WASH PLANT PTY LTD

MICHELLE RACHMAN IQPay (Pty) Ltd

MATSHEPO MOLOTSI KebaaSkin Organic Skincare

BONOLO MASHILO Bmashilodesigns

Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Finalists | Cape Town | Order from left to right, top to bottom:

Innocentia Mahlatse Mamaila, INO-Biodiesel | Primrose Sthole, L Kuhle Projects PTY LTD | Denise Stubbs, Thokozani Winelands Investments PTY LTD | Ansie Truter, Bayede! Royal Wines and Spirits | Mosidi Shomang, Shomang Brokers | Siphokazi Mtimkulu, BSMT Trading cc | Sinenhlahla Chamane, Pr Tech Eng - M & C Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd | Phumzile Khoza, Lathitha Biodiesel (Pty) Ltd | Drienie Botes, Meant to Bee (Pty) Ltd | Fezeka Stuurman, Cultiver Group

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Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Finalists | Durban, KZN | Order from left to right:

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Seshme Holloway, JRS Solutions | Daniela d’Hotman de Villiers, Savvy Social | Denise Sonny, DENISE SONNY (PTY) LTD | Gail Galvin, The Truffle Lady | Olwethu Nzuza, AmaShazi

Animal Feed Suppliers | Labashini Mahomed, Dynamic Shipping Services Pty Ltd | Leisha Naidoo, Injabulo Home Grown Learning and Development

Lebogang Ramonetha, Chemyx | Gaynor Britton, Westlink Business Solutions | Catherine Bosse, Bosse Events | Ntokozo ‘Melo’ Ntleko, Takkie Wash SA

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We thank each and every one of our Top Women who took part in our Standard Bank Top Women EmpowerHER adventure across South Africa. See you in 2024!

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