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Julia Petla's reach extends globally as she serves on the advisory board for the Dar Construction Expo in Tanzania and establishes a presence in the Tanzanian market.
Julia Petla's reach extends globally as she serves on the advisory board for the Dar Construction Expo in Tanzania and establishes a presence in the Tanzanian market.
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Asian companies have a reputation for having fast turnaround times and being able to construct sprawling properties or skyscrapers in record time.

Julia took this concept and made it her unique selling proposition, when all doors she knocked on seemed to shut in her face.

Seeing an opportunity in the 2010 World Cup boon and optimism, Julia Petlo started her company, Amedzo Trading and Projects around that time – with no experience or skills or accreditation for the job she undertook to complete successfully in record time.

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