𝐍𝐒𝐁𝐖 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬
As part of National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2026, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted a series of business development workshops in collaboration with key institutional partners, providing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with practical insights and guidance to strengthen their operations, improve competitiveness and pursue new business opportunities.
Held under the theme “Small Businesses, Big Opportunities,” the workshops addressed several critical areas of business development, including access to finance and cash flow management, business planning and strategy, costing and product pricing, procurement readiness and market access, and marketing fundamentals.
In collaboration with the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI), participants explored financing options, cash flow management and informed financial decision-making. The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) facilitated sessions on business planning, strategic development, costing and product pricing, highlighting the importance of sound planning and effective pricing in building sustainable businesses.
The Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) led a session on procurement readiness, market access and winning bids, equipping entrepreneurs with a better understanding of procurement requirements and the preparation needed to pursue contract opportunities. Meanwhile, the Small Business Bureau (SBB) delivered a Marketing Fundamentals Workshop, focusing on identifying target customers, understanding consumer needs, building strong brands and effectively promoting products and services.
The sessions featured contributions from GCCI Senior Vice President, Gavin Ramsoondar and industry professionals, including Rennita Bentich and Trisha Ramkirath of GBTI, Amit Parbat and Leon Augustus of GMC, Onecka Newland, Parmanan Chandranauth-Pedro and Nyack Vaughn of CLBD, and Dianne James of SBB. The programme also included remarks from representatives of NSBW 2026 sponsors, recognising the importance of private-sector support in advancing small business development.
Through these collaborative engagements, GCCI continues to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to strengthen their business knowledge, build capacity and better position themselves to participate in Guyana’s growing economy. The workshops formed part of the wider NSBW 2026 programme.
