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Women in Bisnis Fair 2002

OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 3

EXHIBITOR'S MANUAL

 The "Women in BisNis" Fair 2002 will be organized by the National Women's Movement of Suriname to emphasize the role of women in the development process; to exchange knowledge and experience in the field of (micro-) entrepreneurship; and to establish trade relations. Women from all over the country will have the opportunity to exhibit, promote and trade their products and/or services, while participation of female (micro-) entrepreneurs from other Caricom countries is encouraged.

Opening hours

Thursday October 31 18.00 - 23.00 hours
Friday November 1 18.00 - 23.00 hours
Saturday November 2 17.00 - 23.00 hours
Sunday November 3 10.00 - 20.00 hours

Venue

Chamber of Commerce Fair Grounds
H.D. Benjaminstraat Paramaribo, Suriname

Organizer AND REGISTRATION OFFICE

National Women's Movement of Suriname
Verlengde Gemenelandsweg 132B Paramaribo, Suriname
Telephone : (597) 433041/465626/ 432921
Fax : (597) 433167
E-mail : n.v.b.@sr.net joyce_ooft@yahoo.com

Objectives

  • Support female (micro-) entrepreneurs by promoting their products and services
  • Improve trade relations between female (micro-) entrepreneurs and their customers
  • Exhibit products for local an Caricom markets
  • Interest local and international financial and service institutions to invest in the development of this sector
  • Exchange knowledge and experience among female (micro-) entrepreneurs in Suriname and between Suriname and other Caricom countries.

    Participants

    Female (micro-) entrepreneurs:

  • from rural areas
  • from urban areas
  • from Caricom countries
  • Netherlands and the Antilles

    Branches
  • textile works
  • Food and beverages
  • fruit products
  • graphics
  • services
  • horticulture
  • arts

    Activities
  • Exhibition of goods and services
  • Food exhibition
  • Fashion show
  • Cultural events

    Exhibition space

    There will be standard booths of 2.9 x 3.2 =9.3 m2 available.

    The prices per standard booth is US$ 150,=

    Decoration of booths will take place on Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31 2002, from 10.00 - 15.00 hours. Exhibitors must clear their booths on Sunday 3 October, immediately after the closing of the fair (19.00 hours).

    Provisions

    The organization provides for one light spot, one table and two chairs. Extra chairs and tables can be obtained if specified on the application form. During the fair professional services such as first aid, car watch and security services will be available

    Presentation

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to exhibit, distribute or sell their products only from their booths. They can decorate their booths as desired, but it will not be allowed to nail anything to the floor, walls or ceiling of the hall.

    Liability

    It will be mutually agreed that the organizer will not be liable to the exhibitor for any damage or loss or destruction of the exhibitor's property or injuries to persons resulting from any cause. Al claims for such damage or injury are for the account of the exhibitor.

    All booth personnel are required to wear an exhibitor's badge during the opening hours of the fair. At the end of every evening, booth personnel should remain until visitors have left. As direct sales will be permitted, exhibitors will be advised to take all necessary security provisions with regard to cash in their booths. The organizers will take care of security of the site and of all booths between closure and opening hours

    Hotel rates

    Single rooms US$ 50 to $ 90 per day
    Double rooms US$ 60 to $100 per day
    Guest houses US$ 10 to $ 50 per day

    Transportation rates

    Airport - hotel US$ 10 to $ 25 per person
    Hotel - fair US $ 3 to $ 6 per trip
    Consumption rates
    Average consumption rate (breakfast, lunch, beverages) US$ 5 to $ 20 per day per person.

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