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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM
Women in Business Expo to be held virtually on Friday T
he Women in Business Expo 2020 will be held virtually on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Guyana Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. The Women in Business Expo originally started in 2016 and is being organised by the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts (SNFCA) in collaboration with the Women’s Association for Sustainable Development (WASD). Annually, this event is hosted in March, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its fifth-year celebrations were postponed. The main objective of hosting this virtual event is to generate business during the holiday season and beyond for women with small businesses. Last year, the event made phenomenal inroads and some of the exhibitors went to Miami for the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo. The virtual edition
Guyanese fashion icon Sonia Noel (second from left) with some of the exhibitors for Friday’s event
will be a true celebration of entrepreneurship, positioning the entrepreneurs a step closer to their goals. General Manager of Pegasus Hotel, Carlos
Montenegro said “Pegasus Hotel is very happy to support this great initiative. [We] have been supporting from the first year.” According to Skepmire,
who is a first-time exhibitor and founder of the D’Lions Herbal Store, she will be focusing on introducing new products to the public. She said, “One of which will be
a face scrub that cannot only shrub your face but also moisturise”. The expo will showcase many first-time exhibitors and many veteran
exhibitors like Bibi Khan, founder of Lisa’s Beauty Shoppe. According to Khan, “I am pleased to be a part of the virtual edition of the Women in Business Expo. It’s always refreshing to be among my expo sisters and to be in such an inspiring and positive atmosphere”. The expo over the years created a sisterhood among the women. A fashion display will be part of this virtual event. “I am happy the expo did not remain as just an idea in my head. When I listen to the testimonials from the exhibitors it reminds me of the many lives that were transformed by this event and I give God the glory. SNFCA expresses gratitude to the companies who are supporting the virtual Women in Business Expo. [They are] Pegasus Hotel, Impressions Branding, GTT, HJTV, NCN, Amare Investment, and Destiny's Events,” said fashion icon Sonia Noel.
17 children now equipped for online learning compliments of Entertainment592
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n observance of its third anniversary, Entertainment592 on Saturday donated 17 electronic tablets to children to aid in online classes, which has become the new norm since the discovery of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The company’s CEO, Odelyn Parker, a journalist at the National Communication Network (NCN), said that Entertainment592 is not only about hosting and covering social events, but also about giving back to the community. According to her, Entertainment592 is cogni-
Entertainment592 CEO Odelyn Parker hands over a tablet computer to a student
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sant of the effects the pandemic has placed on learning, especially on children whose parents cannot afford to provide them with tools for online learning, be it a laptop, tablet computer, or internet connection. In this regard, she said that the company partnered with several other stakeholders to ensure that these children are not left behind with their schooling. The CEO explained that the company reached out to those who are in need of equipment to access learning. Entertainment592 Public Relations Officer, Odacia Forde said “The pandemic came unexpected and as
such schools are closed. So, the next best thing is to ensure that students are a part of online learning.” Speaking specifically to the students, she added, “We want to ensure that you get to tap in with your schools so that you would get to complete whatever work they are giving. We are hoping that you leave here motivated to be a part of your classroom. And with that same motivation, you complete what needs to be done. Make sure that you care it because we do not know how long the pandemic will be here.” The CEO extended gratitude to Patrick Joseph, Duck and Drake
Promotions, Collin Haynes, Renwick Duesbury, Natasha Goodridge, Xpress Delivery Service, Marlon Pearson, Deborah Shortt-Parker, and to the many other sponsors who may have assisted in making the venture a success. Since the pandemic, Entertainment592 has been hosting several virtual parties as it aims to keep Guyanese entertained while adhering to the safety guidelines to curb the spread of the virus. Its mission is to provide wholesome entertainment and to edify its followers on the beauty of Guyana and all it has to offer.
