The Centre for Local Business Development Inc. (Centre) assists both local and international companies in comprehending and seising the expanding opportunities within the diverse energy and non-energy sectors. With its strategic positioning, the Centre maximises the burgeoning market growth in Guyana to foster business expansion and drive inclusive economic development.

Since opening in July 2017, the Centre has registered over 7,000 business on its Centre Hub, helped 100 companies build their HSSE Management Systems, carried over 5,000 individuals through oil and gas awareness seminars, conducted multiple in-depth analytics reports for clients, and hosted close to 10 business missions for companies from Canada, USA and Brazil.

Over the years, the Centre’s ability to contribute to increased equitable and sustainable economic growth in Guyana has continued to grow. Today the Centre stands as a local registered not-for-profit entity to support Guyana’s growing energy sector and other industries by:-

· Increasing the competitiveness for local businesses through our audits, training and mentorship programmes such as HSSE, project management, entrepreneurship, legal requirements training, workforce training, etc.

· Increasing access to business opportunities for local and international suppliers through the Centre Hub, supplier engagement sessions, business missions, and our Investment Entry Package.

· Improving sustainable and efficient business outcomes for all through membership packages, providing in depth and well curated market reports (eg Guyana overview, real estate, wages, etc), advocacy engagements, and specialised workshops.