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EWC holds its last event of the year

29 Nov 2023 - by Staff reporter
Chief Director of Economic Sector Support in the Western Cape Government, Ilse van Schalkwyk, will be the keynote speaker. 
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Progress for the Western Cape will be under the spotlight when Exporters Western Cape (EWC) hosts Ilse van Schalkway and her team this coming Monday, December 4.

The executive from the provincial government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, will be the last keynote speaker to address an EWC gathering for the year.

Monday’s event starts at 17:30 and will be held at Convention Square’s Roof Terrace at 1 Lower Long Street.

Parking is available at P2 and P3 of the Cape Town International Convention Centre’s basement, accessed via Heerengracht Street and FW de Klerk Boulevard.

Those interested are requested to RSVP by Friday, December 1.

Contact Noreen at: noreen@exporterswc.co.za, or on 084 200 2848.

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