Free State Business 2017 edition
Free State Business 2017 is the seventh edition of this highly successful publication that has since its launch in 2008 established itself as the premier business and investment guide to Free State Province. Supported and utilised by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC), Free State Business is unique as a business journal that focuses exclusively on the Free State.
Free State Business 2017 is the seventh edition of this highly successful publication that has since its launch in 2008 established itself as the premier business and investment guide to Free State Province. Supported and utilised by the Free State Development Corporation (FDC), Free State Business is unique as a business journal that focuses exclusively on the Free State.
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CONTENTS<br />
CONTENTS<br />
<strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Edition<br />
Introduction<br />
Foreword 4<br />
<strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Business</strong> is a unique guide to business, investment and tourism<br />
in the province.<br />
A commitment to inclusive growth 5<br />
CEO of the FDC Ikhraam Osman invites business people to explore the<br />
opportunities on offer in the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong>.<br />
Special features<br />
Regional overview of the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> 6<br />
New infrastructure and incentives to manufacturers are attracting<br />
investments to the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> Province.<br />
<strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> Development Corporation opportunities 10<br />
The <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> Development Corporation is driving a number of exciting<br />
investment opportunities in the <strong>Free</strong> <strong>State</strong> province.<br />
South African economy at a glance 22<br />
Insight into the performance of the South African economy is provided<br />
through these graphical representations of key statistics.<br />
SA investment incentives 26<br />
The South African government, particularly the Department of Trade<br />
and Industry, has a range of incentives available to investors, existing<br />
companies, entrepreneurs and co-operatives across many sectors.<br />
Establishing a business in SA 28<br />
The barriers to doing business in South Africa have been eased for local<br />
and international companies.<br />
FREE STATE BUSINESS <strong>2017</strong><br />
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