Developers of the R1.7bn Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth's western suburbs are seeing out the year with a bang, celebrating news that they have exceeded their job creation targets during the construction phase by more than 40%. Independent auditors BTKM have confirmed that since construction kicked off in mid-2013, almost 4,300 people have been employed on site. This represents a 43.3% increase on the 3,000 direct jobs which developers initially forecast for the construction phase of the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape’s largest mall exceeds jobs targets by 43%
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The big countdown begins
On 19 March 2014, Baywest Mall developers Abacus Asset Management and Billion Group began the one year countdown until the doors of the Eastern Cape's largest mall open to the public on March 19 next year. Celebrating the launch of the countdown on Algoa FM, Baywest MD Gavin Blows said everything was on track for the super regional mall to welcome visitors from March 2015. "We are very excited," said Blows. "The roof of the mall is busy going up and will be completed by July. After that we … [Read more...] about The big countdown begins
Businesses challenged to match or exceed R10,000 SPCA life-line
The developers of the Baywest Mall have heeded a desperate call for donations by the cash-strapped Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Uitenhage by giving the organisation a R10,000 cash injection - it's largest donation in several years. Upon making the donation on Wednesday (March 5th), Baywest MD Gavin Blows urged other Nelson Mandela Bay businesses to match or better the donation, saying businesses needed to "take care of their communities". Blows made the … [Read more...] about Businesses challenged to match or exceed R10,000 SPCA life-line
Getting small business on board
The developers of the Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth, Abacus Asset Management and Billion Group, are targeting small-to-medium sized businesses for involvement during the construction phase of the centre. With more than 400 SMMEs registered on the mall's database for possible work on the mammoth project, developers recently held a workshop for SMMEs struggling to get the required paperwork required by law for registration. A Compliance Workshop, held at the Newton Park Methodist hall … [Read more...] about Getting small business on board
Inaugural SME workshop for small businesses
While strikes have crippled the South African construction industry, the developers of the R1.7-billion Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth have been engaging with SMEs to help them benefit from the mammoth project as much as possible. In keeping with their commitment to empower the local community, Baywest Mall developers Abacus Asset Management and Billion Group recently held the inaugural SME workshop for small businesses. The workshop, held last week Friday at the Eastcape Training Centre, … [Read more...] about Inaugural SME workshop for small businesses
