Latest update May 25th, 2026 12:20 AM
Women’s Enterprise Exposition on for tomorrow
Several entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations will converge under one roof to display products and services, as well as systems of support offered to women at Guyana’s first Women’s Enterprise Exposition (WEnEX).
The exposition slated for tomorrow at Hotel Tower, Georgetown is supported by women of the public and private sectors. It is hosted by Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (WENET) and the Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).
Under the theme “Female Exhibit for Empowerment and Equality: Stimulating Female Independence, Safety, and Success in Guyana”, the event seeks to promote the importance of gender equality and accountability for female empowerment in Guyana.
It will also display challenges and successes that come with gender equality; and encourage the development of leadership in women of all generations.
According to Kendra Borutski of WENET, the event involves women from all generations coming together from varying backgrounds to create an opportunity for networking, marketing, mentorship and support.
“With vendors consisting of women in small business, women’s support groups, and youth development organizations, a display of products and services from over 30 registered booths will be available for the public’s viewing,” she said.
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Project started in January 2011 with financial support from Exxon Mobil and the personal support from a Canadian intern, through the International Youth Internship Programme from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
The project originally aimed to equip 50 female entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and support to develop sustainable businesses in Region Four. Through various workshops, networking events, monthly meetings and conferences, recruitment to the project has risen to over 65 female entrepreneurs.
Many of the women work together as partners, support and promote each other’s business and learn from each other. They are involved in several income generating ventures including cake decorating, cosmetology, babysitting, food vending, catering, and animal care.
The vision of WENET is to have a vibrant network of female entrepreneurs known and respected for creating jobs and successful businesses to ensure a bright future for Guyana and beyond. It is with this vision the organization is hosting this exposition and has become partners with the GCCI.
Chairman of the GCCI, Clinton Urling, has described WENET as a small micro organization that is the voice of women. He added that GCCI intends to provide support to the organization and that will be the only role.
Some organizations participating at the exposition include Amazon Authentics, WENET, Ministry of Health, Childlink Inc, GCCI, and United States Embassy.
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