All set for Graphic Business-Access Bank SME Fair

Over 150 exhibitors and merchants are expected to give Ghanaians an early Christmas bonanza when they display their products, wares and services at the second edition of this year’s Graphic Business-Access Bank SME Fair.

The two-day fair at the AMA Gardens and car park in Accra which kicks off this Thursday and climaxes on Friday will be opened by the Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Olumide Olatunji and MP of Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye.

Activities lined up for the fair include a public lecture, exhibition, sales and a networking opportunity for participants. 

Access Bank would also offer business advisory services, training and loan facilities to the participants as part of efforts to address their financial challenges that hinder their growth.

The event which is being organised by Graphic Business and sponsored by the Acccess Bank Ghana is under the theme, ‘Running sustainable business in a challenging economic landscape’.

On Thursday, Professor Samuel Lartey, an investment banker will deliver a lecture on the theme and sensitise participants to be conscious of their safety while running their businesses.

This will be done in tandem with the display and showcasing of products,goods and services at the event.

Friday will witness the continuation of the massive display of clothing and skin care products, food and different health care products and services.

Learning curve

The Head of Events, Graphic Communications Group Ltd, Kwabena Berko, told the Graphic Business that the event affords participants the opportunity to build their capacity in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) space.

“It also helps guide young unemployed persons to acquire some entrepreneurial skills and create employment for themselves,” he stated.

He assured that all is set for the programme on Thursday December 7 and entreated participants to take advantage of the fair to improve their business skills.