{"id":13505,"date":"2025-10-17T16:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T16:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/?p=13505"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T16:26:43","slug":"invitation-hbc-closing-ceremony-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnbcc.net\/invitation-hbc-closing-ceremony-cocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation: HBC Closing Ceremony Cocktail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As this year\u2019s Horticulture Business Challenge (HBC)<\/strong> comes to a close, we are excited to invite you to the Closing Ceremony<\/strong> to celebrate the achievements of the 2025 cohort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past two months, 18 talented young professionals<\/strong> have worked with Ghanaian and Dutch horticulture and cocoa companies to address real business challenges in areas such as product development, marketing, nutrition campaigns, and market expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Closing Ceremony will highlight their journey, showcase innovative solutions, and provide a unique opportunity to network with a pool of well-trained young professionals<\/strong> ready for potential recruitment or collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> Friday, 24th October 2025
\u23f0 Time:<\/strong> 18:00 \u2013 20:30 GMT
\ud83d\udccd Venue:<\/strong> GNBCC Office, Cantonments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP by Tuesday, 21st October 2025<\/strong>
<\/strong>Click here to RSVP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any questions, contact us at info@gnbcc.net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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