THE RESUSCITATED West Berbice Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WBCIC) will this weekend stage its first annual business exposition and fair.The event, being held under the theme ‘Transforming Region 5 for a Better Guyana’, is billed for the Bath Settlement Community Ground on the West Coast of Berbice, and according to officials, preparations are coming along nicely.

President of the WBCIC, Mr Imran Saccoor, said that apart from allowing local and commercial businesses to showcase their products and services, the event is intended to mark the 50th Independence Anniversary. He said the Chamber is working closely with the Region 5 National 50th Independence Anniversary Committee to ensure this aspect is adequately highlighted.

The Expo and Trade Fair, which begins on Saturday and ends on Sunday, will be an annual feature thereafter. The much-anticipated fun-filled Exposition and Trade Fair is expected to attract participation from public and private sector businesses, as well as non-governmental (NGOs) and other interest organisations.

Vending, children’s games and entertainment, including live bands and possibly fireworks, will be main attractions on both evenings. Saccoor said the WCBCC is delighted to be initiating this trade fair and show, since it believes that the investment represents development for the region, and will go a long way in improving and exposing businesses within the region to additional markets near and far.

He said the show is intended to promote commerce and business in Region 5, create and develop a network amongst business associates, upsell the businesses in the Region, and provide an avenue for recreation and tourism.

He stressed: “The Chamber will continue to support the development of communities within which it serves.”

The Expo will be open daily from 16:00 hours to 23:00 hrs. Saccoor said booth spots under the main exposition auditorium, having sizes 10’ & 8’, are available for $15,000 for the two nights. In addition, spots are available around the venue for larger companies which are desirous of establishing their own external booths.