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“Uncapped Marketplace” Resounding Success
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he Guyana Manufacturing and Services
Association (GMSA) hosted its 2nd annual
T“Uncapped Marketplace Agro-processors'
exhibition on Sunday, April 29th, at the Guyana
National Stadium Providence.
The event attracted scores of Guyanese, who were
eager to have a rsthand look at the products and
services, created right here in Guyana.
And, among those persons, were Minister of Business,
Dominic Gaskin, who in touring the exhibition,
demonstrated feelings of amazement at the number of
young entrepreneurs that are embracing the concept of
agro-processing and the need to support local.
He also commended them for their efforts in improving
quality packaging and presentations of their products
and services.
He said, “This denitely falls in line with
international standards.”
M i n i s t e r G a s k i n a d d e d t h a t ,
entrepreneurs) understand the concept of good
packaging; they have a greater brand awareness
which comes out in their approach to business.
Certainly, I have seen an improvement in the
quality of packaging over the last few years.”
Last year, the GMSA hosted 'Guyanese Flavour
Uncapped' at the Sophia Exhibition Centre and Minister
Gaskin has noted the Government's continued support
for such initiatives.
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He said, “Last year, the government supported the
initiative because agriculture is big business all
around the world. Food in general is big business
and we see the potential of this industry to feed
our people and to grow and develop into a more
viable export industry.”
GMSA's First Vice-President, Ramsay Ali, said the
association is pleased that it can provide such an
exposure to small and medium scale agro-processors.
He also expressed gratitude to all those, who have
supported them in one way or the other to ensure the
successful hosting of the event.
He added, “We recognize that they need help. They
need help to improve their product quality
including packaging. They need help with
technical support to make their products last
longer and they need help to sell their products.
Uncapped Marketplace is where GMSA is trying to
create an environment where they can bring their
goods and services to one location and we invite
the Guyanese public to come and sample and
“ T h e y ( t h e purchase their products and services.”
Ali also explained that with the support from the other
local sponsors, the manufacturing and service
association was able to provide the booths to the
exhibitors at a reduced cost. They were also able to
guarantee free entrance for patrons.
ExxonMobil is one of the major sponsors of the event
and Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs,
Kimberly Brasington explained that the US oil and gas
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