events will also require several products and services. What ever cannot be sourced locally will be imported. the development of the events industry presents opportunities for local trade to increase production or to enlarge product and service lines. Aside from food and beverage products, local companies can provide laundry services, transportation, communication systems and security services. An exhibition will require several support services such as carpenter, booth designers and production,electricians, car-peters, florists, translators and caterers. Qualified staffing, from front-line to production crews, will also be needed. Local colleges and universities should provide professional event management courses and specialist training programmers to support the event industry.