Synergy Business Network

Fantastic New Network Platform created for You the Entrepreneurs!

All welcome. Attendance - R150.00 visitors or R120 members which includes light snacks, tea & coffee.

Networking allows for building business relationships, out of which come Referrals and Collaborations!

Networking is a VITAL tool in today's business trading environment, so what is stopping you ?

Bookings essential, for catering purposes. 

"Business seminar for women who want to make extra income while working"

SATURDAY::18th JUNE @15:00::2016

SUMMERSTRAND HOTEL
Marine drive, Summerstrand 

J-Biz Lounge Johannesburg

A new era of networking! - J-Biz Lounge would like to invite you to our next exclusive networking extravaganza in the heart of Johannesburg @ the award-winning MOVIDA .Rub shoulders with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders in the traditional relaxed J-Biz ambiance.Grow your business, share your visions and gain through the experiences of our guests. 
This event will be live video streamed with our coinciding event in Malaga/Spain. 

The Distinguished Speakers Programme with Ira Chaleff,

DSP - Mr Ira Chaleff

• Date: 12 May
• Time: 17:30 for 18:00 – 19:00
• Venue: Boardroom 1, UCT Graduate School of Business, Breakwater Campus, Portswood Road, Green Point
• RSVP: Online RSVP

Important Information

• Please note that seating is limited.
• An e-mail will be forwarded to you confirming your booking. (Please remember to check your “Junk Mail” Inbox)
• Parking at the school is limited and although we try to make provision for our guests to park on campus, this is not always possible. The V&A Waterfront offers plenty of public parking which is a short walk to the GSB. 

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GSB Connect presents

The Distinguished Speakers Programme

with 

Ira Chaleff,
President Executive Coaching & Consulting Associates, Washington, DC 

Join in the conversation with Ira Chaleff as he discusses

“Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You’re Told To Do Is Wrong”.

SPEAKER:

Ira Chaleff is the founder and president of Executive Coaching & Consulting Associates.  He has been named one of the top 100 leadership thinkers by Executive Excellence Magazine. Based in Washington, DC, Ira has done extensive work with federal agencies and the US Congress in addition to the for-profit and non-profit sectors.  Ira is visiting faculty at both The Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia and Georgetown University. Ira's classic book, The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To and For Our Leaders, now in its third edition, has been translated into half a dozen languages. His model has been the subject of multiple doctoral dissertations. He is co-editor of the book, The Art of Followership: How Great Followers Make Great Leaders and Organizations, part of the Warren Bennis Leadership Series.  His most recent book, Intelligent Disobedience:  Doing Right When What You’re Told To Do Is Wrong was voted best new leadership book of 2015 by the University of San Diego and has been featured in publications including the NY Times, Forbes.com, Fast Company and in the UK on World Television and BBC Radio. This year he has already spoken on this ground breaking topic at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University, the Graduate School of Public Accounting at the University of Wisconsin, and the Tobias Leadership Center at the University of Indiana. Ira is on the Board of Directors of the International Leadership Association and Chairman Emeritus of the non-partisan Congressional Management Foundation. He has worked with legislatures in West Africa through democracy building initiatives. This is his first visit to South Africa.

South Peninsula Networking at Groot Constantia Wine Estate

• South Peninsula Networking at Groot Constantia Wine Estate
  22nd April 2016
  14:00 - 18:00

Would you like the opportunity to tell potential contacts about your business and enjoy a tantalizing wine tasting in the cellars of Groot Constantia Wine Estate?

This event provides guests with the ideal opportunity to make valuable new connections, and network while enjoying a wine tasting and refreshments.

Don’t forget your business cards.

12 April Coastal Network Event Invitation

Our Networking Events are specifically designed to provide you with bite-sized information that can be immediately implemented in your business. These sessions also focus on effective networking and building lasting business relationships.  We currently have 6 Chapters: Somerset West, Durbanville, Coastal, Southern Suburbs, Holistic Network & Xtraordinary Evenings. The Southern Suburbs and Holistic Network are mixed networks where both businessmen and women are welcome.   What our Guests are saying: Pop by our testimonial section on our website to view what our Guests and Members are saying about our events.

SMME "Brown Bag Lunch" at Central Library's American Corner 24th March

FOCAL(Friends of Central Library) are delighted to host Suzanne Ackermann-Berman, Transformation Director of Pick'n Pay at our first Brown Bag Lunch meeting of 2016 to be held in the American Corner . When featured as Woman of the Month by Xtraordinary Women,  Suzanne disclosed that she worked her way through the ranks of the company  in many different areas until she found her niche in Transformation. She started this Small Business Incubator and is continually searching for small dynamic entrepreneurs with great innovative products or services who need a break. She is passionate about growing Small Business in South Africa , the need for mentorship and support for young and emerging entrepreneurs .

South Peninsula Networking at the Range's Chilled Market

The South Peninsula Chapter committee would like to invite you to our first business networking session for 2016.

The committee is excited to be part of your new year of growth and possibilities.  We wish to re-connect with you, hear about your goals for the year ahead and discuss how the Cape Chamber can help create opportunities that meet your expectations.

High tea brunch for Ladies

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Trade finance for investing in Brazil with Brazilian Development Bank BNDES

Trade finance for investing in Brazil with Brazilian Development Bank BNDES
2nd March 2016
09:00 - 12:30
The Chamber welcomes the Brazilian Development Bank.

Distinguished Speakers Programme - Professor Brian Kantor - Durban

• Date: 17 March
• Time: 17:30 for 18:00 – 19:00
• Venue: FNB Auditorium, 5th Floor, 2 Kikembe Drive, Umhlanga
• RSVP: Online RSVP

Post Budget Breakfast - Professor Brian Kantor

• Date: 10 March
• Time: Reg. & breakfast: 7:00-7:30 | Event 7:30-9:00
• Venue: Boardroom1, Graduate School of Business, UCT, 8 Portswood Rd, Green Point
• RSVP: Online RSVP

The UCT Graduate School of Business

is delighted to present

Post Budget Breakfast Talk

by

Professor Brian Kantor
SA’s Leading Economist

BUSINESS REFERRAL NETWORK (BRN)

BUSINESS REFERRAL NETWORK (BRN) 
BUSINESS BREAKFAST at Leonard’s Jewellers Coffee Shop,Cnr. Zambesi Dr & Dr Swanepoel Dr, Montana, Pretoria. 
Tuesday, 1 March, 2016, 8h30 – 10h30. (Every Tuesday) Attending Fee: R100.00 per person (including a breakfast) 
You are welcome to bring a friend. ande@brn.co.za

FLORENCE MUSENGI - "WOMAN AT THE TOP" BOOK LAUNCH

3.  FLORENCE MUSENGI - "WOMAN AT THE TOP" BOOK LAUNCH

Florence has shown her prowess as an author through her book Woman At The Top. In this book, Florence argues that every woman has a dream but few pursue theirs. In a few short years, she has risen to the top of the corporate ladder by dint of hard work, determination and by applying certain success principles.

Woman At The Top dares women to dissociate themselves from mental sclerosis and pursue their vision with passion. It is a clarion call for women to recognise the giant in them and to aim for and achieve their boldest dreams.

Woman At The Top is not just another book. It is a recipe for success and a must read for every woman in every nation.

Florence Musengi, an MBA graduate and Chartered Public Relations Practitioner has held high level Corporate positions including Head of Communications and Public Affairs and later Vice President of SAAB AB, Executive Director of Reutech and Chief Executive Officer Paramount South Africa, a position she currently holds. She has worked in other various Institutions and Organizations encapsulating Universities, The United Nations and large International Corporates.

She is the founder of WAYAM Communications Consulting, an organization that deals with Strategic Media Relations, Internal Employee Engagement and Brand Building and Reputational Management. Florence is a seasoned Empowerment Coach, self-made Businesswoman who co-founded FLOIDA Engineering Services a company that focuses in strategic research and development, engineering consulting and project management among others. 

The owner of a clothing company called WAYAM Clothing, specializing in African Garments, Personal Image Making and Corporate Dressing for Success. She believes Fashion is instant language; what you wear is how you present yourself to the world especially in today’s world. 

Her Leadership Empowerment Book titled “Woman at the Top” will inspire you to reach the top of your goals no matter the odds!

She is a member of the Institute of Directors (IODSA), Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

Current Executive membership:
Dec 2015 – Director & Board Member, Lapalala Wilderness School
June 2014 to present – Board Member, Aerospace & Maritime Industry Association (AMD)
Sept 2014 to 2015 – Paramount Group Board of Trustees
Feb 2013 – May 2014 Executive Board member : Reutech PTY Ltd
2011- 2012 Executive Board member: Saab Grintek Technologies
Chair of AMD Marketing Portfolio Committee
Member of AMD Policy and Strategy Committee
PRISM AWARDS PANELIST JUDGE 2013/2014

EVENT
 
Date                :          4 February 2016
Venue             :          The Private Room, Kyalami
Time                :          18h30-21h30
Cost                 :          There is no cost to attend the event.  Florence's book, Woman AT The Top is on sale at R285,00 including VAT and may be purchased at the event or by pre-ordering through colleen@businessengage.co.za.
RSVP              :           colleen@businessengage.co.za

HOT TABLES EVENT : 25 FEBRUARY 2016

Business Engage runs a Hot Tables networking event in the evening from 17h30-21H30.

The idea of these evenings is to offer attendees of the event an inspirational discussion with an expert in their field in an intimate small group environment. These events are run as learning and networking opportunities and include hosts who are experts in their various fields as well as a guest speaker who speaks for 20 minutes.

The invited experts stay at their allocated table and address a topic of their choice or just have free flow conversation but co-ordinated by the host. Before the event brief personal profiles of the hosts are e-mailed to all who will be attending the event. The attendees gravitate to the table of their choice over a 3 course dinner i.e. starters, main course, pudding depending on the expertise they want to gain or the business linkages they want to make.

R395,00 plus VAT (Non-members of Business Engage)
R295,00 plus VAT (Members of Business Engage)

RSVP : colleen@businessengage.co.za. Numbers are limited and your seat is confirmed once payment has been received.
 
Confirmed Hosts.  Others will be confirmed.
 
Guest Speaker and Table Host 1 : Adele du Rand
 
Adele du Rand, also known as the Habits Sensei™, helps to enable companies and individual contributors to embrace change, focus on their goals and dreams at work and in life and to achieve more. She believes that success is found in the daily choices we make, the environments we create to support us and the habits we cultivate to automate success.
 
As a 3rd dan in karate, she has learned that you cannot get a black belt overnight. It takes the right focus, discipline and grit to persevere through failure, bruises and bloody noses. Adele applies this knowledge in her work with business leaders, managers and individuals, focusing on setting the right goals (and how not to create goals), design the right behaviours to sustain the right habits, which ultimately create breakthrough performance!
 
Table Host 2 : Dr Nik (Dr Nikolaus Eberl, PhD)

"How to grow your Business on LinkedIn in 2016"
One of the world's leading experts on the subject of social selling and how to use LinkedIn to grow your business. He is currently working for a number of international clients, from SME's to multinationals (such as IBM, FNB and Deloitte), and he has helped his clients attract new clients online and grow their revenue and reputation through the Social Selling Success System™.
 
Table Host 3 : Jo Pohl : CFO, Telesure

Jo was appointed Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for Telesure Investment Holdings in October 2015. She leads the Group Finance, Group Treasury and Group Compliance Functions and plays a pivotal role by enabling, and driving, the execution of the Group Strategy that will provide optimal return for the Shareholder. Previously she worked at Standard Chartered Bank as the Chief Financial Officer for the Africa region.

She was an executive member of the Africa and global Finance Management Groups responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, governance oversight, external stakeholder management and business partnership to 15 countries in Africa and globally for the Finance function. Finance, the Africa shared service centres and corporate real estate teams across the continent fell under her remit. Prior to her appointment at Standard Chartered Bank, she was the Chief Financial Officer of Ubank Limited responsible for Finance, Treasury and Strategy and has also led the finance function on a Pan-African basis as the Head of Finance for Barclays Africa, the Middle East and Indian Oceans. She is a director of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited, and chairs the board of the Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa.

She is part of the South Africa Boss of the Year alumni for 2013, was identified by Euromoney as one of Africa’s top 20 rising stars in 2014 and is a member of the African Leadership Network (ALN) class of 2015.

Jo is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Professional Banker of the Institute of Bankers in SA (PBSA) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Wales. She is a highly principled and passionate about people and philanthropy. She counsels cancer patients, works with young entrepreneurs, mentors women in business, is a member of the 30% Club Steering Committee for Southern Africa and an adjudicator for the 2015 Technology Top 100 (TT100) Awards. She has been a sponsor and mentor on the SCB Women in Leadership Programme and Africa Emerging Leadership Programme, mentored on the Black Entrepreneurship Initiative and served on the SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) Initial Professional Development and Exam Committees.

She is married to a Zimbabwean born entrepreneur, has four children and enjoys traveling, art, history and motorbike riding.

 
NEXT EVENT
 
Date                :           25 February 2016
Venue              :           House of Pharoahs, 1 Gaunt Avenue, Randburg
Time                :           17h30 for 18h00-21h30
Cost                 :           R395,00 plus VAT (Non-members of Business Engage)
R295,00 plus VAT (Members of Business Engage)
RSVP              :           colleen@businessengage.co.za

Numbers are limited and seats are only confirmed once payment has been received. 

Business Engage Hot Tables Networking Event

Business Engage runs a Hot Tables networking event in the evening from 17h30-21h30.

The idea of these evenings is to offer attendees of the event an inspirational discussion with an expert in their field in an intimate small group environment. These events are run as learning and networking opportunities and include hosts who are experts in their various fields as well as a guest speaker who speaks for 20 minutes.

The invited experts stay at their allocated table and address a topic of their choice or just have free flow conversation but co-ordinated by the host. Before the event brief personal profiles of the hosts are e-mailed to all who will be attending the event. The attendees gravitate to the table of their choice over a 3 course dinner i.e. starters, main course, pudding depending on the expertise they want to gain or the business linkages they want to make.

R395,00 plus VAT (Non-members of Business Engage)
R295,00 plus VAT (Members of Business Engage)

RSVP : colleen@businessengage.co.za. Numbers are limited and your seat is confirmed once payment has been received.

Please advise any special dietary requirements

• Thursday, February 25 at 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM in UTC+02

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