PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) says it should host a world Enterprise Convention in Guyana in October.
The SGCC, celebrating its first anniversary, mentioned the October 15-17 occasion will concentrate on manufacturing and agro-processing, amongst different sectors. It’s anticipated to draw greater than 200 corporations from the 2 Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) nations.
The SGCC can also be anticipating the participation of greater than 300 worldwide corporations and delegations from Curacao, Brazil, and the Caribbean.
It mentioned regional and worldwide business leaders will attend the three-day convention, forging new partnerships and stimulating regional enterprise growth.
Relating to its first anniversary, the SGCC described the final 12 months as a interval of success and progress.
“Since its digital launch on August 31, 2023, the chamber has turn out to be an essential participant in regional financial growth,” says the chief government officer, Rahul Lildhar, one of many initiators of the chamber.
“We’ve got constructed a vibrant community of collaboration and alternatives that strengthens each our enterprise communities and our regional ties,” he mentioned, including that the primary yr has been one among cross-border collaboration and enterprise progress.
The SGCC mentioned it has since established contacts, promoted joint enterprise pursuits, and offered a platform for dialogue and progress.
It mentioned that advocacy targeted on enhancing ferry service between neighboring nations and pushing for a web based reserving system. Additionally, selling the double taxation settlement between the 2 nations and selling an area content material coverage that advantages regional companies in Suriname acquired consideration.
Suriname’s ambassador to Guyana, Liselle Blankendal, mentioned that the primary anniversary is proof of the unimaginable progress made in selling financial cooperation between the 2 CARICOM neighbors.
On the initiative of chairman Vishnu Doerga and Blankendal, the Startup Committee introduced collectively corporations from each nations, together with Ground It Guyana, M. Sookhai & Co, Guyana Port Inc, Glasgow Legislation Agency, Inventive Tech Hub Caribbean, Optiek Ninon, Fernandes Group and Elgawa.
“This robust basis created a thriving platform for enterprise collaboration and advocacy,” Lildhar mentioned.
The SGCC has over 100 members and has shaped robust alliances with enterprise assist organizations.
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