Women in Business Expo

for March 25-26@Pegasus Hotel

This year marks the second annual ‘Women in Business Expo’, organised by the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts (SNFCA), in collaboration with the Women’s Association For Sustainable Development (WASD) and will be held on March 25 and 26, at the Pegasus Hotel.  expo 1 expo 2 expo 3
International Women’s Day is celebrated in March and the spotlight will be on women all over the world; as such, a number of activities are planned with the Expo being the climax.
The mission of SNFCA is to create access for talented individuals, not only in Guyana, its home base, but through the wider Caribbean.
It is hoped that through this medium, an avenue for the development of the creative industries, so relevant to current socio-economic life changes, will be fostered. The Foundation hopes to encourage and nurture raw talent – performing arts (dance/drama/music), visual arts, fashion arts, culinary arts and other creative energies.
However, the Women’s Association for Sustainable Development is a social group set up to empower women. Some of the objectives of WASD are providing a forum for business and professional women to relax, renew and rejuvenate while providing support and mentorship to youth.
Women in Business 2016 afforded more than 40 female entrepreneurs, 36 of whom are Guyanese, an opportunity to showcase their craft and services. These women are farmers, environmentalists, up-cyclers and recycling crafters, event planners, artists, immigration consultants, barristers, fashion designers, wood crafters, body and hair care consultants etc.
Two workshops were hosted by Scotia Bank and Eric Phillips ahead of the exhibition aimed at assisting to equip entrepreneurs with the requisite tools to develop and market their individual brands.
“The Expo was one of the highlights for 2016. So many businesses and personal relations were forged because of this event. This year, the programme has expanded and we are looking forward to partnering with businesses, other NGOs and Ministries to execute these empowering events,” ? SNFCA Chairwoman, Sonia Noel related.
This year, the SNFCA and WASD are planning to continue the work started and to implement additional projects to benefit woman in the prison system.
This year’s event will feature motivational speakers, workshops, a brunch and fashion shows. Exhibitions and networking opportunities are vital for the development of women in business and on a personal level thus benefiting their homes and communities in which they live and operate.
Those who wish to be a part of the Expo are asked to get registration by visiting ‘Women’s Association For Sustainable Development’ on Facebook or sending an email to [email protected]