RECOGNISING the need for business in Guyana to receive the best professional support in the areas of event management and other marketing-related services, a group of four young entrepreneurs have come together to form ‘One Events Management’, which they refer to as a “One stop service shop for businesses”. Events Director of the group, Natalya Thomas, in an interview with The Buzz said that it is their intention to bring a fresh spin on events and marketing management, and that the team of diverse young people all bring fresh new ideas, in an aim to achieve that goal.
“We want businesses to be able to reach their full potential in the area of marketing, and with our experience and contacts within the local, regional and international industry, our clients will benefit from that knowledge and receive value in return for their investment,” she said.
One Events Management has technically been in operation for three months now, but Natalya said that the group has since been actively involved in market research and other preparations, to ensure that they receive the best feedback possible on the market needs.
SEPTEMBER LAUNCH
Once this groundwork is finished, the team will have an official launch in September. The portfolio for the business is wide, and includes event planning, marketing and advertising, public relations, image consultancy and other related services. “The fact that we can provide all these services under one umbrella should be appealing to businesses, because of its cost effective nature,” Natalya said.
The other members of the group are well known names: Randolph Critchlow, who has more than 10 years in the creative industry, as well as a background in International Relations, Advertising, Project Management, creative writing and theatre, serves as the Marketing and Advertising Director.
Alicia Bess, who is more popularly known for her participation in pageantry, and the Miss Global International 2015 pageant, serves as Finance Director for the group, and has a vast banking, business and accounting background.
Nuriyyih Gerrard, who was recently crowned Miss World Guyana 2016, and who has over six years’ experience in the media, serves as the group’s Communications and Public Relations Officer.
The young entrepreneurs are all excited to begin this journey, in an aim to provide a unique spin on event planning and marketing for businesses. “We want businesses to look professional, and we want them to focus on the important tasks of marketing their business, and increasing their client relations, while enjoying the fruits of these endeavours by letting us take care of the myriad of details,” Natalya said.