18 Aug 2017

Industry Events: Cape Construction Expo + My Business Expo (Cape Town) + Infrastructure Africa

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1. Event:

Cape Construction Expo

 

Date:

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 from 09:00 – 18:00

Thursday, 24 August 2017 from 09:00 – 16:00

 

Event location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

 

Event Description:

The Cape Construction Expo 2017 is an unprecedented opportunity to access the entire Western Cape built environment ecosystem from project owner to contractor in a unique setting allowing for prestigious visibility, interactive networking and on-site demonstrations.

 

Special Offer, (Contact Josh Lawrence):

As a valued client, we would like to offer you the following complimentary marketing services to maximise your exposure leading up to the event:

· Please send us recent press releases / white papers to publish on our various platforms i.e. social media, websites, newsletters

· Please send us details of your PR / Marketing / Advertising agency contact details or media contacts so that we can see where we can possibly partner to create extra exposure for you about your participation in the event

· Please find attached a digital banner advertising your participation at the expo for you to use in your email signatures, website, newsletter and social media

 

Contact Persons:

1. Josh Lawrence

E-mail: josh.lawrence@cape-construction.co.za

Tel: +27(0)21 700 4356

Mobile: +27(0)61 498 2519

 

or

 

2.Andrew Evans from Hypenica

E-mail: andrew.evans@hypenica.com

Tel: +27(0)21 700 4300

 

Event Website:

Cape Construction Expo

 

 

2. Event:

My Business Expo (Cape Town)

 

Date:

24 August 2017

 

Event location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre,

 

Event Description:

For anyone starting or growing a business. The show is also to, Access to Finance Indaba, The Franchise Show and Trading Across Borders. With more than 25 000 visitors, 250 exhibitors and more than 50 top of the line seminars, it’s the most successful show of its kind in South Africa.

At this expo you will be exposed to valuable entrepreneurial insights about small businesses in South Africa.

 

Contact Details:

E-mail: Events@nsbc.org.za

 

Event Website:

My Business Expo (Cape Town)

 

 

3. Event:

Infrastructure Africa

 

Date:

21 August 2017 – 22 August 2017

 

Event location:

Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

 

Event Description:

Where infrastructure connects people, places and opportunities. The 6th annual Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will host Project Developers who will provide insights into project development opportunities in their respective countries focused on the following industry sectors:  energy, transport, ICT & Telecoms, finance and water.

 

Contact Person:

Tel: +27(0)11 463 9184

E-mail: liz@infrastructure-africa.com

 

Event Website:

Infrastructure Africa

About Lee Finch

I started my journey at Leads 2 Business in 2004 as an account executive. In 2006 I moved over to MAPRO (Marketing, Advertising and PRO), and in 2012 I became a Director. It’s exceptionally rewarding being a part of the Leads 2 Business team. I’m incredibly proud of the achievements and business ethos and I’ve always firmly believed we offer a valuable service, fine-tuned to our subscriber needs. I am a Mom of two beautiful children, a lover of human interaction, laughter and light, sprinkled with a generous dose of fun.

16 Aug 2017

Featured Project: New City, Egypt – Shopping Mall

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Description: Construction of shopping malls for a new city near Cairo in Egypt. Eagle Hill is planning to invest US$80 billion in the construction of this city that will become the country’s new capital. The new city is meant for the low and middle income earners and will include an airport, shopping mall, hotels and amenities such as schools and hospitals as well as providing homes to low and middle-income buyers. The new city is still to be named and will be built near the Suez Canal.

Status: Awarded

Industry: Building

Region: Egypt

Sector: Private

Value: R 100 million+ 

Timing: 2015 onwards.

Notes: A project by Chinese state companies to help build a new capital for Egypt is back on track after running aground earlier this year in a dispute over contract terms. The Egyptian investment and housing ministries have begun talks to finalize an agreement with Shanghai-listed developer China Fortune Land Development under which the company is to invest up to $20 billion to build an upmarket residential district, an industrial zone, schools, a university and recreational centers in the new capital. the final agreement could be reached by year-end, with construction beginning the following month. Local Egyptian contractors have commenced on construction of Phase 1.

If you are a valued Projects subscriber, you can find more details click here

 

For additional components relating to this Project, please also see PPA 15601, PPA 15602, PPA 15604, PPA 15605, PPA 15606, PPA 15607 and PPA 15608

About Marlaine Andersen

Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

15 Aug 2017

Featured Tender: Construction of the Lushushwane Bulk Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 and 3

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Contract Number: GSDM10/2017 – Gert Sibande District Municipality

Description: Gert Sibande District Municipality invites tenders for Construction of the Lushushwane Bulk Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 and 3 in Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality.

Industry Sector: Water

Industry: Infrastructure + Electrical & Instrument + Plant & Machinery + Mechanical

Region: Mpumalanga

Site Inspection: A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at the offices of Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mayflower from where the prospective tenderers will be directed to the site. Tenderers are advised to read and understand the tender conditions. on 17 August 2017 starting at 10:00.

Closing Date: 08 September 2017 at 12:00

Restrictions: It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 8CE or 8ME or higher. 7CE or 7ME Potentially Emerging Enterprises who satisfy criteria stated in the Tender Data may submit Tender offers. Telephonic, Telegraphic, Telex, Facsimile, Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.

If you are a valued Tender subscriber, Click to here for more information.

About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

11 Aug 2017

Industry Events: APMP South African Annual Conference + African Petrochemicals Sasolburg Roadshow

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1. Event:

APMP South African Annual Conference

 

Date:

23 Augusut 2017

 

Event location:

Bytes Conference Centre, Bytes Business Park, 241 Third Road, Midrand

 

Event Description:

Movies and proposals have a lot in common. You get good ones and bad ones and the recipe that won you the Oscar last year may not even be sufficient to get you nominated this year. So what goes into a box office hit or a winning proposal? There may not be a
magic recipe but there are film schools and best practices that teach us the basics…

Join us for our 8th annual conference where we will be exploring the lights, camera and action associated with proposal management. Learn, network and grow with over 100 likeminded people from all industries.

 

Cost: Member: R1950, Non-member: R2600 Special: Pay for 5 and get the 6th one free. Cape Town delegates get 10% discount and pay for 3 and get the 4th one free. Time: 07:30 – 16:30, Networking and drinks thereafter

 

Contact Person:

To register for this event, please e-mail events@apmp.org.za. For sponsorship opportunities and enquiries, please call Annelize Smit on +27(0)83 380 2317 or email events@apmp.org.za

 

Event Website:

APMP South African Annual Conference

 

 

2. Event:

African Petrochemicals Sasolburg Roadshow

 

Date:

31 August 2017

 

Event location:

Flavius Mareka TVET College, Cnr Hertzog Road and Fraser Street, Sasolburg

 

Event Description:

The African Petrochemical Roadshow offers a diagonal slice of the industry, showcasing and highlighting multiple products, services and expertise available to the Petrochemical Industry, General Engineering, Mining and Power Generation sectors. This show includes Instrumentation and Control, Health and Safety, Environmental, Mechanical, Plant Optimisation solutions and much more…

 

Event Website:

African Petrochemicals Sasolburg Roadshow

About Lee Finch

I started my journey at Leads 2 Business in 2004 as an account executive. In 2006 I moved over to MAPRO (Marketing, Advertising and PRO), and in 2012 I became a Director. It’s exceptionally rewarding being a part of the Leads 2 Business team. I’m incredibly proud of the achievements and business ethos and I’ve always firmly believed we offer a valuable service, fine-tuned to our subscriber needs. I am a Mom of two beautiful children, a lover of human interaction, laughter and light, sprinkled with a generous dose of fun.

10 Aug 2017

L2B Blog: CSIR: Who are they and what role do they play in South Africa?

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CSIR – Who are they and what role do they play in South Africa?

I was asked to write a blog on the CSIR… Wow – write my own blog? Marvellous, wonderful, yes, indeed!

Then cold reality sets in… Who is CSIR and What on earth do they do…?

I considered the possibility of an underground arm of ‘Crime Scene Investigation’ and with the strains of CSI Miami music playing in the back of my mind (dooooo-waaya, du du du du…) I set off to ask my dear friend, Google.

As reliable as ever, Google responds The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

  The name itself immediately brings to mind a classroom, full of beakers, Bunsen burners and goggle-eyed students huddled over strange, bubbling liquid concoctions…

maybe I wasn’t so far off, after all!

 

Further investigation reveals the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was founded in 1945 and is SA’s central and premier scientific research and development organisation based in Pretoria.
Made up of some of the best minds in our country, they work together to translate their research and knowledge into ideas that will help South Africa grow.

 

  Amongst hundreds of projects that the CSIR has contributed to, one that particularly stood out to me was the development of an affordable and durable prosthetic paediatric knee, developed as a cheaper option for kids that are amputees.

 

There are options available for adults, but ended up being very costly and not practical for children – this new prototype is durable and cheaper and due to a motion detector in the device can allow the doctors to even monitor the general health and improvement of the amputees.

 

The genius in this device is that it can measure the pressure inside the socket and prevents sores forming as well as possible further amputation as a result.

A brilliant contribution, but what does this have to do with CONSTRUCTION…?

Well, the CSIR has several divisions within their Building Science and Technology division, namely;

 

Architectural engineering
Here they contribute to better social infrastructure, health and education facilities in South Africa.
Science and engineering methodologies are applied to tackle social infrastructure research questions and develop evidence-based solutions that inform current policy and practice. Solutions are established to support government’s development objectives and to the benefit of industry and civil society

 

Construction industry and innovation
They also undertake research, development and implementation of innovative building technologies that aim at transforming the way we construct buildings. Using principles of green building and sustainability to add to the way we design, construct, operate and maintain buildings. Leading to faster construction cycles, a lower life-cycle cost of buildings, improved product quality and worker safety.
They also explore the use of innovative materials such as green bricks, structural insulated panels, light steel frame and natural fibre composites.

 

Construction materials
Aimed at addressing the problem of slow and costly delivery of housing in South Africa, reducing the high energy and carbon footprint of building materials in a sustainable way, they promote the use of natural fibers for reinforcement, rather than steel, this increases sustainability, creates jobs downstream, promoting agricultural production and resulting in the production of greener building materials.
The group also looks at developing materials for use in industrialized or advanced construction that uses panels or modules made from cheaper and smarter materials to reduce building delivery lead times.

Sounds like an all-around winner to me – no nerdy geeks, just smart people and smarter choices!

In closing, I think the CSIR’s slogan – our future through science – shows that by investing, exploring and ongoing research, they can help shape South Africa’s future and deal with the complex problems facing us today – so it’s not all doom and gloom in the amazing country we call home. These great minds are at work to continually make improvements in our beautiful South Africa.

 

Sources:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scientists_examine_tissue_culture_flask.jpg (Image 1)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WorkNC-Knee_prosthesis.jpg (Image 2)

https://www.csir.co.za/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_for_Scientific_and_Industrial_Research

Telephonic discussion – Nox Moyake

About Candice Erasmus

I have been working at Leads 2 Business for 10 years of which 8 have been as the Sales Manager. I enjoy every aspect of my job and strive to hold the L2B flag high in all I do.

8 Aug 2017

Featured Tender: Upgrading and Rehabilitation of the N4/5X (km 29,4 to km 56,8) and N4/6X (km 0,0 to km 2,7) from Belfast to Machadodorp (MDC Section 5B)

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Contract Number: TRAC/NEW-03/2013 – Trans African Concessions (Pty) Limited

Description: Trans African Concessions (Pty) Limited invites tenders for the Upgrading and Rehabilitation of the N4/5X (km 29,4 to km 56,8) and N4/6X (km 0,0 to km 2,7) from Belfast to Machadodorp (MDC Section 5B).

Industry Sector: Road

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Mpumalanga

Site Inspection: A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at Milly’s Restaurant and Accommodation, Machadodorp on 16 August 2017 starting at 11:00.

Closing Date: 06 October 2017 at 12:00

Restrictions: It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 9CE. Preferences are offered to tenderers who will have to provide a R 20 million performance call bond valid for 5 years on new construction works and R20 million valid for 3 years on rehabilitation work. Only tenderers who 9CE are eligible to submit tenders. Telephonic, Telegraphic, Telex, Facsimile, Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data

If you are a valued Tender subscriber, Click to here for more information

About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

7 Aug 2017

How to make the most of our Tenders?

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The Inside Scoop:

Ssssshhh, don’t tell the boss! I wanted to share some insider secrets with you. A brief look behind the scenes and into the research “engine room” of our company. I am hoping that you can use this information to your advantage. (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

As you know, Leads 2 Business is keenly focussed on smarter ways to do and create business opportunities.This approach is not just about the information we deliver to you, but an integral part of our business ethos. Each month we capture literally thousands of tenders, yes, you read it correctly, THOUSANDS!

With this much tender information being pumped out on a daily basis, we have to find a smart and effective way to prioritise researching the subsequent tender awards.

How do we know?

Every Tender we send to you has an option to be monitored.
Monitoring a lead allows you to follow it through its life cycle
or assign it for follow-up within your team.

What is not so apparent is that we, in turn, use this monitoring
information as an indicator that this tender is important, creating
a priority flag back to the research team for follow-up.

It then becomes very important for you to monitor a tender!

How to Monitor a Tender

Monitoring a Tender can be done from selecting a recipient from the drop down box “Assigned to” on the tender.
Alternately, it can be done in bulk from the search results page first selecting which tenders you want to monitor, followed by “Actions”, “Monitor selection”. It will then present the same list of recipients as is available from the individual tender view pages.

Ways to get our attention

In the event you have not monitored a tender but still need the award information and the tender is now closed, you can email your request through from the tender page by clicking on “Request Award Information” button and someone from our research team will then follow up with you.

Tools you can use

There are more tools integrated into our tender notifications that we know will help you stay ahead. Specifically, our site inspection, follow-up and closing date reminders, which offer timeous alerts. An area for notes directly relating to the tender or contacts you may have reached out to. Our document collection and/or site attendance on your behalf through Infomessenger. (Gauteng only)

Making the most of your tenders is quite an exhaustive topic…

Here are the common points for consideration :

Subscribe

It may be seemingly obvious, but a valuable subscription to Leads 2 Business is a smart, streamlined approach.
We shoulder the cost of a research team and send you what is important to your business.

The number of filter combinations across categories, industries, geography and keywords creates a uniquely customised solution for your business lead pipeline. If you would like to know more about subscribing or taking a free trial, please send me an email on TarynD@L2B.co.za

Refine Your Profile

Making sure your profile on Leads 2 Business is tailored appropriately to your business requirements so that you get the lead information.

Your Advisory Settings Profile explicitly dictates what is received in the Daily Advisory email.

Steps to Action in Identifying opportunities


Go through the daily Advisory email thoroughly each day.

  • View the full details online.
  • Monitor & Request BoQ/ SI register/ Bidders Lists as soon as possible.
  • Set Reminders.
  • Email the researcher, if there are any discrepancies that you identify or if you need assistance.
  • Make Notes.
  • Download DTAs. (Daily Tender Advisory)
  • Keep a record of DTA numbers, instead of partial descriptions. This helps when searching.
  • Dismiss those unwanted DTAs, that are cluttering up your Search Result. (Be extra careful of dismissing DTAs by mistake)
  • Take advantage of our free online training, live support, telephonic support or in person training. (In person training is availble by appointment and only in selected areas)

Key Vocabulary to Understand:



  • Details Change:The details pertaining to the original tender have changed, please review the new details supplied in our notification.
  • Short Lead: This means there is a very short lead time or a very short time within which you can respond to this tender opportunity.
  • Awards: After the closing date, all the tenders are checked for basic compliance with the tender regulations. Non-compliant tenders are disqualified. The compliance of the products or services offered and the price is considered. Then all compliant tenders are listed in order of price. Those in the lowest price tender list are in the lowest price group. Preference points are given to suppliers on the list of lowest price tenders are first verified. Preference points are only awarded after the most expensive tenders have been excluded, as this makes the process faster and fairer. Those with verifiable information come out with the best preference points and are therefore awarded the contract.
  • Re-tenders: the issue of a second or subsequent request for tenders on a proposed contract.
  • Withdrawals: the contract has been withdrawn and there is no longer an opportunity to tender at this time.
  • Cancellations: the contract has been cancelled and there is no longer an opportunity to tender at this time.


About Taryn Duckham

I am a lover of awesome design, customer centricity and the art of influence. Being able to effect this through analysis, written or visual content and front-end design is part of my work, my great love of creatively solving problems that reach across as many parts of Leads 2 Business as I can.

4 Aug 2017

Featured Events: Cape Construction Expo + Decorex Joburg 2017

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1. Event:

Cape Construction Expo

 

Date:

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 from 09:00 – 18:00

Thursday, 24 August 2017 from 09:00 – 16:00

 

Event location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

 

Event Description:

The Cape Construction Expo 2017 is an unprecedented opportunity to access the entire Western Cape built environment ecosystem from project owner to contractor in a unique setting allowing for prestigious visibility, interactive networking and on-site demonstrations.

 

Special Offer, (Contact Josh Lawrence):

As a valued client, we would like to offer you the following complimentary marketing services to maximise your exposure leading up to the event:

· Please send us recent press releases / white papers to publish on our various platforms i.e. social media, websites, newsletters

· Please send us details of your PR / Marketing / Advertising agency contact details or media contacts so that we can see where we can possibly partner to create extra exposure for you about your participation in the event

· Please find attached a digital banner advertising your participation at the expo for you to use in your email signatures, website, newsletter and social media

 

Contact Persons:

1. Josh Lawrence

E-mail: josh.lawrence@cape-construction.co.za

Tel: +27(0)21 700 4356

Mobile: +27(0)61 498 2519

 

or

 

2.Andrew Evans from Hypenica

E-mail: andrew.evans@hypenica.com

Tel: +27(0)21 700 4300

 

Event Website:

Cape Construction Expo

 

 

2. Event:

Decorex Joburg 2017

 

Date:

09 August 2017 to 13 August 2017

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre

 

Event Description:

A vibrant selection of inspired trends will be showcased at Africa’s premier décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, Decorex Joburg 2017 co-sponsored by Plascon and Caesarstone.

 

Contact Details:

Tel: +27(0)11 549 8300

E-mail: decorexinfo@ThebeReed.co.za

 

Event Website:

Decorex Joburg 2017

About Lee Finch

I started my journey at Leads 2 Business in 2004 as an account executive. In 2006 I moved over to MAPRO (Marketing, Advertising and PRO), and in 2012 I became a Director. It’s exceptionally rewarding being a part of the Leads 2 Business team. I’m incredibly proud of the achievements and business ethos and I’ve always firmly believed we offer a valuable service, fine-tuned to our subscriber needs. I am a Mom of two beautiful children, a lover of human interaction, laughter and light, sprinkled with a generous dose of fun.

3 Aug 2017

L2B Blog: What does a Consulting Engineer do?

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Consulting Engineers are professionals that provide independent expertise in engineering and associated fields to developers and construction firms, industries and governments.

There are various disciplines within the term Consulting Engineers. We will cover a few of the Built Industry engineering field:

Environmental Engineers are involved in air and water control pollution, public health issues, recycling and waste disposal. Environmental engineers develop regulations to prevent mishaps and conduct hazardous-waste management studies in which they evaluate the significance of the hazard, advise on its treatment and containment. The environmental engineers develop technically sound solutions with regards to improving and/or maintaining environmental quality, optimising the utilisation of resources and complying with the public policy. The engineer functions as a technical advisor in policy making and legal deliberations provide technical evaluations of systems and develop management schemes for resources. Through the work of environmental engineers; individuals and businesses understand how to coordinate interaction with the environment and protect natural resources.

Civil Engineers design the built environment and manage the natural environment. They plan, design, and construct civil works like highways, bridges, water and wastewater systems, tunnels, dams and buildings.

Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering. A vast amount of what structural engineers do involves designing structures such as buildings, tunnels, bridges, etc. The majority of structural engineers work as consultants to architects or turnkey contractors.

Electrical Engineers design and develop electrical and electronic circuits and devices, power, systems control, signal processes and communications.

Mechanical Engineers are involved in the design, manufacture, and testing of almost every product of modern society. Mechanical Engineering applies fundamental principles of mechanics to design.

 

The Oldest Profession…

A medical doctor, an engineer, and a management consultant were arguing about what was the oldest profession in the world.

The doctor started… “Well, in the Bible, it says that God created Eve from a rib taken from Adam’s body. This must have required surgery, and so I can claim with a high degree of confidence that mine is the oldest profession in the world.”

The engineer responded, and said, “But earlier in the book of Genesis, it states that God created the order of the heavens and the earth from out of the chaos. This was the first and certainly the most impressive application of civil engineering. Therefore, dear doctor, you are wrong: mine is surely the oldest profession in the world.”

The management consultant leaned back in his chair, smiled, and then said confidently, “Ah, but who do you think created the chaos?”

 

Sources:

https://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/what

https://www.bae.ncsu.edu/academic/environmental_work.php

About Lana Ignjatovic

2 Aug 2017

Featured Project: Grand Renaissance Dam Hydropower Project, Ethiopia

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Description: The Grand Renaissance Dam hydropower project is located on the Abay River in the Beneshangul Gumuz region in Ethiopia envisages a plant with an installed capactity of 6000MW that will supply 15 693GWh/y. The major components of the project include: a 145m high roller-compacted concrete dam with a 1780m long crest; a saddle dam, 4800m long and 45m high; two outdoor powerhouses of 3750MW and 2250MW installed capacity each with a capacity of 375mW and a 500kV switchyard which will transmit power from the power houses to the grid.Construction of 123km access roads, camps, workshops and other civils works are also planned as part of the project. GPS Co-ordinates : 11°12′51″N 35°05′35″E Estimated project value $4.8 billion.

Status: Underway

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Ethiopia 

Sector: Public Private Partnership

Value: R 100 million+

Timing: Completion is expected by the end of 2017.

Notes: The construction of the 6,000-megawatt, US$5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that began nearly seven years ago, is now close to completion. By the end of this year, the dam, which sits on the Blue Nile near the border of Ethiopia and Sudan, will begin generating electricity.

If you are a valued Projects subscriber, you can find more details click here

About Marlaine Andersen

Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

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