{"id":233,"date":"2012-05-24T03:32:25","date_gmt":"2012-05-24T03:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonic\/website\/templatesquare\/tsdemo\/wordpress3\/energic\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2016-01-31T19:31:12","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T00:31:12","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theproteagroup.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<hgroup>\n<h2 class=\"smallmargin\"><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/hgroup>\n<p>Azania is a communications and public affairs consultancy.\u00a0 We are a one-stop shop that provides a full suite of services including international consulting, political consulting, government relations, litigation communications, public affairs, media and public relations, investment forums and trade missions.<\/p>\n<p>[separator line=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our Core Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[one_fourth class=&#8221;firstcols&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"valignmiddle\"><strong>International Consulting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Our consulting services for companies include: Researching opportunities for new businesses; Assessing the barriers to entering into new markets\/businesses; Identification of strategic and\/or financial partners; Providing strategic planning support to new businesses; Assistance with applying for government tenders; Management of clients\u2019 relationships with investors and financial institutions.<br \/>\n[\/one_fourth]<\/p>\n<p>[one_fourth]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"valignmiddle\"><strong>Public Affairs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Assessing the political climate in order to project what\u2019s going to happen before it does and who may be involved can make a significant difference in results and business decision-making. If your organization\u2019s fate is in the hands of Albany or Washington, D.C., we\u2019re prepared to protect your interests and advance your goals. Information that may seem unrelated to your issues and goals can often help or hinder your success. Azania expertly offers this intuitive intelligence and analysis for its clients.<br \/>\n[\/one_fourth]<\/p>\n<p>[one_fourth]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"valignmiddle\"><strong>Investment Forums<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We specialize in Tactical Investment Forums and Conferences on business and investment opportunities in Africa. Delegates who participate in our events develop essential knowledge, and learn first-hand the rewards and risks of investing in Africa.<br \/>\n[\/one_fourth]<\/p>\n<p>[one_fourth class=&#8221;lastcols&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"valignmiddle\"><strong>Trade Missions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Conducting desk research into an overseas market can provide you with a host of useful information. But if you really want to get to grips with a country, there\u2019s no substitute for visiting it yourself. A trade mission is one of the most effective ways of assessing an overseas market. It gives you the security and support of traveling in a group.<br \/>\n[\/one_fourth]<\/p>\n<p>[separator line=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Most Recent Events Organized by Azania<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Business Opportunities in South Africa&#8217;s ICT and Renewable Energy Sectors &#8211; October 22, 2015 &#8211; New York City<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the conference website at: <a href=\"http:\/\/ict-renewableenergy.azaniainc.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/ict-renewableenergy.azaniainc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bwg_shortcode mceItem\" title=\"Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=&quot;7&quot; gal_title=&quot;ICT &amp; Renewable Energy Conference&quot;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.azaniainc.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/photo-gallery\/images\/bwg_shortcode.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Africa Investment Forum &#8211; September 18, 2015 &#8211; Brooklyn, NY<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the conference website at:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/aif.azaniainc.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/aif.azaniainc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bwg_shortcode mceItem\" title=\"Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=&quot;8&quot; gal_title=&quot;Africa Investment Forum - September 18, 2015-3&quot;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.azaniainc.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/photo-gallery\/images\/bwg_shortcode.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Celebrate South Africa &#8211; Honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela &#8211; June 17, 2015 &#8211; Brooklyn, NY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hosted by:<\/strong> Honorable Eric L. 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