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Who is Accelerate Cape Town?
Accelerate Cape Town was started by a group of business leaders brought together by a common concern over the lack of pace and direction of change in the Cape. They agreed that a common long-term vision and future strategy were needed for the region, and that “big business” should play a leading role in developing and implementing them.
How is Accelerate Cape Town funded?
Accelerate Cape Town is a registered section 21 company, entirely funded by its members, who are some of the Cape’s leading companies.
Who are your members?
Our influential membership is made up of companies such as :
Corporate Sponsors :
Old Mutual
Ernst and Young
KPMG
Deloitte
Chevron Inc.
BP South Africa
Webber Wentzel
British American Tobacco SA
Santam
Ernst &Young
Nedbank
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs
Engen
Members
JP Morgan
Pam Golding Properties
Nedbank
Allan Gray Ltd
Coronation Investments
Safmarine
Cadiz
Spur
Irvin & Johnson (I&J)
Woolworths
Ogilvy
Media 24
Investec
Murray and Roberts
Pick and Pay
Close Fund Services (South Africa)
Power Group
Sekunjalo Investment Group
ITEC Cape Town
Dubai World Africa
Distell Group
Circle Capital
How does Accelerate Cape Town work?
Through our different projects we aim to:
• Accelerate economic growth in the city and region
• Promote the city and region as a prime locality for investment
• Effectively represent the views of big business
• Establish a vibrant network of leaders in business, government, education and other stakeholders
• Set up and maintain constructive partnerships
What are the benefits of membership?
Network: In a city that is notoriously badly networked, we offer our members the opportunity to meet their equivalents in other corporates, as well as government and other stakeholders.
Strategic influence: We introduce our members to key stakeholders in the city and region to discuss issues related to the growth and development of the region.
A finger on the pulse of Cape business: We share information and intelligent analysis with our members through our briefings, publications and events, which range from small dinners, breakfast briefings, and our e-newsletter.
Opportunities to sponsor key projects: Through the projects we run, we offer our members the opportunity to get exposure while ensuring that concrete action takes place to drive the region towards the Southern Tiger that it has the potential to become.
How do I become a member of Accelerate Cape Town? Contact us and we will be happy to discuss our membership options with you.