GCCI Launches National Small Business Week 2026

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) today officially launched National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, sponsors and institutional partners for a week of activities aimed at strengthening the capacity, competitiveness and market opportunities of Guyana’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Held under the theme “Small Businesses, Big Opportunities,” the initiative runs from October 20 to 25 and features business development workshops, networking engagements, a Founders’ Talk and a two-day Expo at the Railway Courtyard, Georgetown.

During the launch at the GCCI Boardroom, President Mrs. Kathy Smith underscored the importance of small businesses to Guyana’s economic development, noting their contribution to employment, household livelihoods and the introduction of new products and services.