"We had the opportunity to interact with potential entrepreneurs at our stand in the business expo area, where four of our entrepreneurs also show-cased their businesses," the organisation said.

With The Hope Factory being one of the sponsors for the event, Buhle Moyo, The Hope Factory's B-BBEE specialist, had the opportunity to speak to seminar delegates about the changes in the B-BBEE codes, including the introduction of Supplier Development into the codes.

She highlighted the benefits of these changes to the SMME's and how The Hope Factory can come along side corporate companies and assist them to navigate through these changes.

It was a day of connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about the Nelson Mandela Bay, entrepreneurship and future economic growth opportunities.