By Valrie Grant
Entrepreneur, Managing Director, GeoTechVision and Chairperson Small Business Council
Building strong and sustainable business relationships across borders was the theme of the Republic Banks’ Triangular Trade Mission which took place from November 28 – 29, 2016 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. This Trade Mission saw participation of delegates from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and Guyana.
We all can agree that the private sector drives economic growth through investment, employment and business creation, innovation and knowledge transfer, and other multiplier effects from their operations and activities. Beyond this, it is however, especially heartening to see private sector actors who recognize their role in inclusive economic growth and development. I believe that Republic Bank has demonstrated that they take this responsibility seriously by arranging this Trade Mission. They have also shown that they want to help their business customers take advantage of regional opportunities.