Thursday, June 28, 2018

Marco Accolla is also interested in other community welfare issues


If you have never met Marco Accolla face to face, you’d be forgiven for thinking he is just like other business people who are interested in only making enormous profits. Yes, Marco has whipped up one highly successful business after another. Talk about hot clubs, multi-million real estate ventures, high-end boutiques, and more in-between; the South African born Italian is well-known for his business-savviness and unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
But, there’s another side of Marco Accolla that you probably don’t know. That’s right; Marco is also an outspoken supporter of several well-meaning charities, and an active participant in community service and welfare. Overall, Marco Accolla’s track record of giving back to the community goes way back.

Marco Accolla’s Causes

Community Policing
Involving both the ordinary citizens and the law enforcement offices in solving problems affecting the public might be the best way to curb runaway violence, crime, and other community vices in South Africa. That’s where community policing comes in handy. It aims to ensure police transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in the community.
For long, community policing has been something close to Marco’s heart. Born and bred in Durban, Marco Accolla understands that amicable alliance between the police and other members of the community can go along way.
His contribution to community policing comes in a two-prong approach:
(1) He’s currently serving as the vice chair of the Community Police Forum (CPF). Marco leverages his position in CPF to make sure that community policing is a success in Durban. He holds meeting regularly with all stakeholders. And his efforts have already begun to bore fruits.
(2) He co-founded the Community Watch, a community policing-oriented non-governmental organization where he is also serving as the treasurer.
Public Giving
Not everyone in Durban is fortunate enough to have a roof over their head, food on the table (if there’s even one), and joyful moment to share with others. That often brings so much sadness to Marco. That’s why he often gives out food hampers, clothing, and other essentials to the poor during the holidays and any other chance he can get.
Community Welfare
Besides being part of Community Watch and CPF, Marco Accolla is also interested in other community welfare issues. When he is not managing his portfolio or busying giving food hampers to the unfortunate and needy, Marco Accolla usually organizes community get-togethers, braais, and much more. By bringing people together, these social gatherings help strengthen community fabric.

Early life and family background | Marco Rosario Accolla

Early life and family background | Marco Rosario Accolla: Marco Rosario Accolla is a popular serial and successful businessman and entrepreneur that has managed to attain the fame and critical acclaim that most individuals aspire to but never realize. This South African-born Italian is well known for his fruitful business venture and his burgeoning empire. Accolla was born in a family of hard-working Italian immigrants, which probably helps to explain why he has managed to attain success in almost all ventures that he pursues.

As a young child, he spent a huge portion of his childhood in Durban. His father was originally from a small region in Catania Sicily while his mother hailed froma tiny town situated in the outskirts of Naples known as Salerno. His grandparents’parents immigrated to South Africa during the world war in search of commercial opportunities, as well as security from the fascist government that ruled the day at that time.

Marco attended the Glenmore Senior Primary school in Durban between 1988 and 1992 before moving schools to the Marist Brothers College for grade 8 through 12 as is the South African custom. As a schoolboy, Marco showed great promise and excelled particularly in mathematics. After completing his studie

Marco Accolla then ventured into real estate in 2014


Marco Rosario Accolla is a popular serial and successful businessman and entrepreneur that has managed to attain the fame and critical acclaim that most individuals aspire to but never realize. This South African-born Italian is well known for his fruitful business venture and his burgeoning empire. Accolla was born in a family of hard-working Italian immigrants, which probably helps to explain why he has managed to attain success in almost all ventures that he pursues.
As a young child, he spent a huge portion of his childhood in Durban. His father was originally from a small region in Catania Sicily while his mother hailed froma tiny town situated in the outskirts of Naples known as Salerno. His grandparents’parents immigrated to South Africa during the world war in search of commercial opportunities, as well as security from the fascist government that ruled the day at that time.
Marco attended the Glenmore Senior Primary school in Durban between 1988 and 1992 before moving schools to the Marist Brothers College for grade 8 through 12 as is the South African custom. As a schoolboy, Marco showed great promise and excelled particularly in mathematics. After completing his studies at the Marist Brothers College in 1997, he moved on to UNISA, Durban where he successfully graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (B-Compt) in 2003.

Building his business empire (Marco Accolla)

After graduation, Marco tried his hand at a number of business ventures including some in the entertainment business. Between 1998 and 2008, Marco had opened a number of popular hotspots and joints including, Bourbon Street, Rush Hour U18’s, Angels U18’s, Club 11 on Point, Groove and more.
In 2008, Marco took up another business challenge; he joined the Ooh La La Boutique brand with the sole mission of expanding the boutique’s operations countrywide. Specializing in cosmetics, accessories, garments,and handbags, Marco was able to increase customer engagement and sales countrywide, helping Ooh La La Boutique to become one of the most successful retail stores in South Africa.
Never one to remain stagnant in one business operation for too long, Marco Accolla then ventured into real estate in 2014. As an entrepreneur and real estate mogul, Marco has amassed wealth and fame that has helped to position him as one of the top businessmen in South Africa. Owing to his problem-solving skills, attention to detail and his great business acumen, Marco Acolla was awarded the 2017 eThekwini Show and Shine Award.