Diaspora News of Thursday, 28 August 2014

Source: Ghanaian News Canada

African Canadian Business Expo

African Canadian Business Expo Opens in Toronto African Canadian Business Expo in partnership with the Ghanaian News Corporation is hosting a Trade and Investment Exhibition for members of the African Canadian Business Community. The Theme for the Event is “Connecting to unlock African Canadians Trade Potentials” The 3-day Event will take place from Friday August 29th to Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at the Continuation Banquet Hall, #10 Belfield Road, Etobicoke, Ontario (Kipling/Hwy 401) in Toronto.

African Canadian Business Expo has taken the initiative to showcase Canadian and African-Canadian businesses to the local and international markets.

The Expo opens from 10am to 8pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm to 8pm on Sunday

The official opening ceremony is on Friday August 29th 2014 at 12 noon. During the ceremony, participants and visitors at the exhibition will be treated to African cultural dancing by various dance groups and live band Entertainment.

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR QUEEN OF BURUNDI WILL BE AT THE EXPO TO GRACE THE OCCSION ON FRIDAY AT 4:30 PM

With a list of local/community artists, vendors, businesses, service providers and media partners the Expo will offer a platform to educate and entertain attendees.

AFRICAN CANADIAN BUSINESS EXPO FEATURES A SPECIAL SHOWCASE, 3 POWERFUL EXHIBITS OF GREAT AFRICAN INVENTORS SCIENTISTS & PIONEERS INTERNATIONAL ALL AFRICAN INVENTORS MUSEUM SPACE SCIENCE & EXPLORATION EXHIBIT WORLD IN SPACE EXHIBIT

This is a great innovation Event for Children and Youth to attend, Parents to bring their Children (Free Admission)

Family Fun, Shop, Food Live Entertainment, Live Band

Kwesi Selassie to perform Bob Marley, Reggae Tribute on Saturday 30th at 4:00pm

HAIR SHOW Competition and FASHION SHOW on Sunday 31st at 2:00pm

Renowned Gospel Musicians Kwaku Gyasi and Francis Asumadu will be on stage at 6:00 pm on Saturday

Our local artists as well as popular DJs and MCs are ready to satisfy your entertainment needs. There will be lots of authentic African foods to satisfy your taste.

Renowned fashion designers, arts and crafts as well as career/ educational fair vendors will bring some of their unique items.

Approximately 40 vendors and local businesses and performers will participate and provide the community with programs, seminars and live entertainment. Please bring your family, friends, colleagues to this great event. LOCATION: THE CONTINUATION BANQUET HALL, #10 BELFIELD ROAD, ETOBICOKE, (Kipling / 401 HOURS: 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. 2:00PM to 8:00 PM on SUNDAY SPECIAL OPENING CEREMONY ON FRIDAY @ 12:00 NOON This Event is Hosted by GHANAIAN NEWS For more info. call Ghanaian News: 416-916-3700 or 416-844-9161 info@ghanaiannews.ca website: www.ghanaiannews.ca

Free Admission Vendors Table available. See you at the festival.