–WTC Georgetown urges entrepreneurs

GUYANA’S entrepreneurs are being urged to harness the country’s record economic momentum by building strong local foundations, pursuing international markets and cultivating the resilience needed to seize unprecedented opportunities.
According to a press release, speaking to more than 100 entrepreneurs at GrowthCLUB #41, a quarterly training session hosted by the Action COACH, the Executive Director of the World Trade Centre, Georgetown (WTCG), Wesley Kirton, underscored the centre’s commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The session, supported by the WTCG, and DDL Group partners Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) and the Institute for Private Enterprise Development (IPED), is part of WTCG’s ongoing mission to strengthen micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through training and global connections.
“This is indisputable testimony to WTC Georgetown’s commitment to partnering with others to assist where possible with the sustainable growth and expansion of micro, small and medium- sized businesses across Guyana,” Kirton said.
He also highlighted the global reach available through the WTC network.
“WTCG belongs to a network of over 300 World Trade Centres with more than one million companies that serve to connect businesses and expand trade globally,” he said, noting: “This is what elevates WTCG to its global status. We are not just a name; we work with businesses to make connections across the hallway and across the globe. Our work will not just help to grow companies; it will help to expand the economy, spark innovation, make the unimaginable achievable and shape the future.”
He said to the trainees that the formal launch of WTC Georgetown will take place between October 19 and 23, 2025, and will feature seminars and workshops on topics such as trade-show preparation, participation in trade missions, rules of origin, access to financing, and current trends in international trade.
Kirton also acknowledged both the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs in Guyana face.
“We are living in a moment where everything seems to be changing — fast. Technology is evolving; climate challenges are growing; supply chains are shifting; global markets are unpredictable. And at the same time, customers are becoming more conscious. They want quality, they want purpose, they want impact,” he said.
Kirton then urged participants to embrace three key principles for success: (1) Build local by anchoring products and services in the needs of communities to which they have access; (2) Think global, because the digital age has removed barriers, enabling a small business in Linden, Lethem, or Berbice to reach markets across the Caribbean, North America, and beyond; and (3) Lead with resilience as the ability to get back up when things go wrong separates those who make it from those who do not.
Kirton closed his speech with a call to action for Guyana’s entrepreneurs, noting: “As you go through this training, I challenge you to do more than just learn. Decide to build businesses that are smart, sustainable, and ready for the future, because the world needs your ideas. Your customers need your solutions. And Guyana needs your leadership.”