Expo Belize Marketplace 2019
- November 22, 2019
- Posted by: BCCI
- Category: News & Press Releases
The 23rd Anniversary of the Expo Belize Market Place was indeed a landmark event which had the participation of 110 companies utilizing 185 booths. Over 12,000 visitors flocked to the Marion Jones Sporting Complex on the 14th and the 15th of September. The Expo showcased a micro business pavilion which displayed a plethora of innovative gifts and services. Different organizations took the opportunity of the masses gathered to promote information on their services.
The opening ceremonies featured Mr. Mark Jacobs from DML Bamboo Straw to speak on his journey being the owner and founder of his environmentally eco-friendly bamboo straws.
The 2018 Expo Belize ‘s youngest entrepreneur Ms. Jaelynn Crawford gave a testimonial speaking about her journey in owning her own business and how hard she worked to become one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the country.
The President of the BCCI, Mr. Nikita Usher gave the President’s remarks and he said, “After many years of using the ITVET grounds on Freetown Road, coming today to the Marion Jones Complex is really an indication of progress on many fronts”. As is expected, the Main stage, hosted by DJ Dalla, was filled with local entertainment; Ernestine Carballo, TR Shine, Youth Connection Band, Sweet Pain Band, Bastic and Love Vibrations. There was a wide array of food, drinks and deals for the public to enjoy.
The BCCI is continuously grateful for the support we receive every year from the Business Community, Members and sponsors for making every year possible; Quality Poultry Products, the Yello, US Embassy, Bowen & Bowen, Image Pro, United Airlines, Wood Stop, Tenchtronics, Caribbean Treasures, Love FM, Krem Radio, Morning Matters, OYE FM, CPBL, Sagicor, King Motors, Idea Labs Studios, Mega Bonanza and the BCCI Western Union. A warm thank you for the support from our gate prize sponsors and most of all to the Belizean public for making this Expo a resounding success!
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