The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) concluded its 2024 annual gala on October 19 at Toronto’s Woodbine Banquet Corridor, leaving a sold-out crowd impressed with the night’s seamless group and strong networking alternatives. Acknowledged because the premier occasion to foster Canada-Guyana commerce relations, this gala not solely highlighted the rising affect of the CGCC but additionally celebrated the excellent service supplied by the Woodbine Banquet Corridor, a venue extensively praised by attendees and organizers alike.
A notable spotlight of the night was the popularity of the Woodbine Banquet Corridor for its continued help and excessive requirements, incomes them an award for distinctive service. Identified for its adaptability and dedication to assembly neighborhood wants, the corridor was praised by occasion co-chair and outstanding Toronto lawyer, Dhaman Kissoon.
Kissoon additionally took the chance to increase heartfelt gratitude to the occasion’s volunteers, notably the Rotary Membership, who effectively managed registration and reward distribution. He acknowledged their essential position in making the gala a easy, welcoming expertise for all.
The keynote handle by Exxon’s Ambassador Craig Kelly added a compelling dimension to the night. Kelly shared insights into Exxon’s exploration journey, underscoring the dangers and eventual discovery of oil off Guyana’s coast—a pivotal second for the nation’s financial panorama. Founding CGCC member Winston Kassim, who’s each a Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, mentioned Kelly’s handle resonated with attendees and underscored the importance of efficient management in increasing Guyana’s financial potential. Kassim famous the CGCC’s dedication to selling diversification in Guyana’s financial system past the oil sector, together with initiatives in agriculture, corresponding to corn and soy manufacturing.
CGCC Managing Director Fareed Amin echoed the night’s celebratory tone, expressing appreciation for the neighborhood’s help and the CGCC’s founding members. He spoke of the chamber’s imaginative and prescient, aiming to solidify its place because the main group for commerce between Canada and Guyana. Amin inspired members to be lively in shaping the CGCC’s future.
Trying ahead, the CGCC has introduced two important upcoming occasions: an investment-focused gathering on November 30 that can discover legislative and regulatory updates aimed toward attracting international investments to Guyana, and a session on March 1, 2025, outlining the authorized frameworks crucial for conducting enterprise within the nation. Each occasions are anticipated to attract appreciable curiosity from CGCC members, the broader enterprise neighborhood, and the Guyanese diaspora within the Better Toronto Space.
Because the 2024 gala concluded on a excessive word, it underscored the CGCC’s increasing affect and dedication to advancing Canada-Guyana commerce relations. With a robust basis and a transparent imaginative and prescient, the CGCC is well-positioned to develop into a powerhouse in fostering bilateral commerce and financial progress, driving ahead with positivity and momentum.
