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of that is that more people will witness Zambia
as a beautiful travel spot as well. This has the
tremendous potential not just to highlight
Zambia’s rich culture and geographic selling
points, but to improve our tourism and
economy.”

A Hub for Local and International Creatives,
Innovators, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

In working to bring the luxury wedding and
event market to Zambia, Mwai-like us- noticed
a need for greater support and resources for
entrepreneurs, small business owners, and
creatives. “There is so much local potential just
waiting to be tapped into!” Mwai exclaims, “But
where do the curious and ambitious creatives in
Zambia go to connect, create, and learn?” There
is currently a lack of resources and tools available
to equip these aspiring young minds, but Mwai
hopes to change that by creating a hub and
association for creative business owners.

The Association for Creative Business Owners
will promote innovation, ideas, excellence, Creative businesses and entrepreneurs will join
as members and be added to a vetted business
professionalism and ethics to business owners
and entrepreneurs who are in creative or artistic directory that will not only benefit them, but
also help clients and customers access the top
businesses.
local businesses and suppliers in the industry.

There will be training and mentorship in varying
niches within the arts to promote growth and
skills transfer. This will be everything from
training on systems and the administration
required to start a small creative business to
workshops for song writing, book writing or
specific skills such as how to design florals for
the luxury wedding market or how to set higher
prices on your artwork. Key components will
be training, mentorship, and business tools
and resources. It won’t just be for wedding
planners and designers, but for any creative
such as photographers, florists, chefs, handmade
artisans, artists, actors, musicians, and more.
Mwai envisions the association as being the arm
that reviews the credentials of business owners
so that not just anyone can pay the fee and join.
However, if someone will be turned away,

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