{"id":14544,"date":"2023-12-12T18:58:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=14544"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:58:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:58:31","slug":"berbice-chamber-of-commerce-gears-up-for-headquarters-construction-with-successful-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/berbice-chamber-of-commerce-gears-up-for-headquarters-construction-with-successful-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Berbice Chamber of Commerce Gears Up for Headquarters Construction with Successful Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The Berbice Chamber of Commerce is set to embark on the construction of its headquarters in Region Six, with plans to commence the project in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President of the Chamber, Samantha Reid, announced this significant development during a successful fundraiser event titled &#8220;Brunchin with Bosses&#8221; held over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the fundraiser was to generate funds for the construction of the chamber&#8217;s dedicated headquarters, which aims to become a central hub for various activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Samantha Reid highlighted that the facility would not only serve the needs of chamber members but also function as a focal point for training and capacity-building programs for businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reid emphasized that empowering local businesses in the Berbice region is a long-term strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chamber aims to equip businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to thrive, ensuring their sustained success and longevity in the competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The planning process for the headquarters has already commenced, with construction expected to begin in January of the upcoming year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of the chamber have actively contributed to the initiative, providing financial support, labor, and building materials to make the project a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the fundraiser event, Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, encouraged the business community to identify competitive business opportunities within the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed the importance of mobilizing capital and investing in viable and competitive ventures for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event proved to be a success for the Berbice Chamber of Commerce, raising $15 million during the fundraiser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funds collected will contribute to the construction of the chamber&#8217;s headquarters, solidifying its position as a pivotal institution for the local business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association holds a distinguished status as one of the oldest commercial organizations in Guyana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction of its headquarters reflects a commitment to fostering economic development, supporting local businesses, and providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs in the Berbice region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Berbice Chamber of Commerce is set to embark on the construction of its headquarters in Region Six, with plans to commence the project in 2024. President of the Chamber,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[366,350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-development","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14544"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14546,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14544\/revisions\/14546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}