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A group of Midrand-based
corporates and specialists have joined forces in a bid to
increase tourism and other economic activity in the area.
The newly established Midrand Forum was spearheaded by
Director of Fight Against Crime Al Kararki, and stakeholders
include Midrand Tourism, Gallagher Convention Centre, the
Gautrain, Grand Central Airport and the Tintswalo Group,
amongst others.
Karaki said Midrand needed a brand and an identity so that
everybody could assist in marketing it as a meeting,
business and lifestyle destination. “We hope that this will
be the spark that gets people and business in Midrand going
and we want to show people that this is actually happening
through our Midrand Business Directories, events and
awareness campaigns.”
“We found that everyone needs something, so by networking we
can more than likely find what we need right here in Midrand.
The first step is to align all of the like-minded people in
Midrand together in sectoral networks such as business,
security, tourism, environment and non-profit.”
Events planned for the area include a marathon through
Midrand and the surrounding townships, jazz at the Midrand
Lake and a mardi gras event in the CBD.
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Chair Person:
Charles Wilson
Vice Chair Person:
Marlene Haig
Secretary:
Wendy Sandilands |
Wendy Sandilands
Tel: 011 – 205 7153
Cell: 083 6000 898
Fax: 011 – 205 7009 or
Fax: 086 5100 579
admin@midrandtourism.co.za |
