Migrant Expo Celebrates Five years
PRESS RELEASE
The 5th Waikato Migrant Expo & The International Students Fair 30 OCT 2010 @ The Meteor, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton City Centre
HAMILTON (30 October 2010) The Waikato's only expo dedicated to addressing the settlement priorities of migrants and
refugees, the 5th annual Waikato Migrant Expo will take place at the The Meteor, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton City Centre
(please note change of date and venue). Entry to the show is free of charge from 10am-4pm.
The show is expected to attract a record number of exhibitors and attendees, reflecting the growth of the migrant
community in the Waikato area.
The Migrant Expo will feature exciting products and services pavilions including: Business Migrant, Money Matters,
Settlement Support, Health and Safety, Education and Training, Career Advice and Government Departments. Plus a range of
products and services.
The addition of a pavilion called the International Student Fair is expected to boost visitor numbers.
This year the focus is also on self-employment and business opportunities. The economic climate and the high level of
unemployment among locals is making it difficult for new migrants to find jobs. Having a job is key to successful
settlement, and a surer way to find one in New Zealand is through self-employment, say the organisers. The show will be
the launch pad for the Hamilton Business Migrants Network (a counterpart of the Auckland network), a group that will
hold networking meetings and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs to take the plunge.
The organisers are also keen to sponsor community groups and the smaller non-profit organizations to participate in the
show.
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