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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46087, member: 636"] National Bank of Malawi will host a business expo for small companies at Gateway Mall during the weekend. The event celebrates International SME Day and brings together startups and established local brands. Small business owners will display their products and connect with customers. The bank plans to help entrepreneurs gain visibility and market exposure. Business leaders say the expo offers more than just sales opportunities. Akossa Hiwa manages marketing at the bank and explains the strategy behind the event. She believes small businesses need platforms to showcase their capabilities to potential customers. The expo creates connections between entrepreneurs and community members. Visibility helps small companies grow and attract new clients. The bank wants to support business development beyond traditional banking services. MAME Foods owner Mirriam Thakwalakwa will participate for the first time. Her catering company looks forward to meeting new customers at the expo. The business owner expects the event to help her company expand. Many other small enterprises will join the weekend celebration. Each participant hopes to build relationships with local shoppers. The expo features entertainment and interactive demonstrations alongside business booths. Local artists will perform throughout the event. Organizers plan prize giveaways to attract more visitors. The activities celebrate local business culture and creativity. Community members can enjoy entertainment and discover new products. Bank executives visited small businesses across Malawi during June. Chief Executive Harold Jiya led the outreach efforts to understand business challenges. The visits helped bank leaders identify practical solutions for entrepreneurs. The expo represents one way the bank supports local economic growth. Small businesses form the foundation of the national economy. [/QUOTE]

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