Following a seven-year hiatus, Guyana’s premier trade exposition (GUYEXPO) has returned, paving the way for a revival of opportunities and economic growth in the country. However, this resurgence has begun to pose a number of concerns surrounding the pricing for packages and booths by small businesses, which now feel excluded from this platform.
GUYEXPO, first introduced in 1995, has long been a critical platform for businesses to showcase their products and services, attract potential customers, and expand their networks. Over the years, it is said to have fostered innovation, economic growth, and international partnerships. Small businesses, in particular, have benefited from the platform’s potential to catapult them into the spotlight, creating opportunities that were previously unattainable.
However, with skyrocketing prices for registration fees to exhibit at the event, many business owners, especially those who often operate with limited financial resources, now face a significant barrier to entry.
