Growth and Prosperity
Through Trade

Our Mission

The Guyana and North America Trade Association (GNATA) seeks to bridge the gap between Guyana and North American businesses. The organization fosters trade and investment between the regions. We aim to promote and facilitate business growth by providing essential resources, industry insights, and valuable connections.

Promote Trade

The Guyana And North America Trade Association serves as a vibrant conduit for trade, tirelessly working to stimulate economic activity by connecting businesses in Guyana with their North American counterparts. We champion the exchange of goods, services, and ideas and guide companies through the complexities of international trade to unlock potential opportunities..

Business Opportunities

Our association is your gateway to many business opportunities, providing members with the critical market intelligence they need to seize growth prospects. We actively identify and communicate promising sectors in Guyana and North America, ensuring our members are at the forefront of new investment prospects.

Business Environment

We foster a thriving business environment by advocating for policy reforms, simplifying trade processes, and sharing knowledge about regulatory updates. Our association’s comprehensive insights into the macroeconomic trends and business practices across the regions equip members to operate effectively and competitively.

Business Partnerships

At the heart of the Guyana And North America Trade Association lies the mission to cultivate meaningful and enduring partnerships. We provide platforms for networking, collaboration, and strategic alliances, enabling businesses to leverage collective strength and achieve shared success.

Unlocking Guyana’s Potential: Trade with North America
Guyana is rich in natural and human resources yet has struggled economically for decades. However, the recent oil and gas discoveries off Guyana’s coast could help transform its economy. An equally important key to unlocking Guyana’s potential lies in expanding trade ties with North America.

The United States and Canada are Guyana’s largest trading partners, but current trade levels remain low. With the right policies and strategies, these trade relationships could grow significantly.

There are several areas for potential growth:

Agricultural Exports: Guyana has highly fertile land and a favorable climate for agriculture. It currently exports sugar, rice, and coconut products to North America but could expand exports of tropical fruits and vegetables. With demand for organic and non-GMO foods growing in the U.S. and Canada, Guyanese farmers could tap into this lucrative market.

 

Natural Resources: Currently, Guyana exports gold and bauxite to North America. But with the new oil finds, Guyanese crude oil could become a major export in the coming years. Further exploration of other mineral wealth could also unlock new resource exports.

Tourism: Guyana has beautiful natural attractions like dense rainforests, waterfalls, and untouched beaches. However, North American tourism to Guyana still needs to grow. Increasing flights and marketing Guyana as an ecotourism destination could boost valuable tourism dollars.

Business and Investment: The Guyanese diaspora in North America represents an untapped resource for investment and business partnerships. Connecting them to opportunities in Guyana could drive capital inflows and joint ventures between Guyanese and North American companies.

The Guyana and North American Trade Association can play an important role by facilitating business partnerships, organizing trade missions and expos, providing market data and insights, and advocating for policies that promote trade and investment flows. By working together, the potential for win-win cooperation and mutually beneficial trade can help drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity on both sides.

Benefits of Membership

  • Access to business contacts and expanded networks in both regions.
  • Insights into the business climate, regulatory environment and market conditions in Guyana and North America.
  • Advocacy around trade policies, regulations and processes that impact cross-border business.
  • Visibility and promotion of their company among association networks.
  • Discounts, partner deals, and savings on business services relevant to international trade.
  • Educational resources and events to help build their knowledge and skills for regional expansion.
  • Mentorship programs and expert guidance around regional growth strategies.
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities via member forums and exclusive events.
  • Recognition and awards programs to highlight member achievements.
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We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, Let’s Work Together To Do Something About It

News From Guyana

2024 MSME Regional Summit

GNATA attended the 2024 MSME Regional Summit, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Americas Program and the Organization of American States (OAS). This pivotal event, held in Washington, DC, brought together MSMEs from across the Western Hemisphere to foster dialogue, share innovative solutions, and strengthen international market competitiveness.

 

 Key discussions revolved around digital transformation, logistics, AI, e-commerce, including women-owned businesses in global value chains, regulatory compliance, digital payments, nearshoring, and exploring diaspora markets.

 

Our team seized the invaluable opportunity to connect with government and business leaders from the Caribbean and the U.S., exploring partnerships and gaining insights into the latest industry trends. This gathering wasn’t just an event but a stepping stone for future collaborations. 

Areas Of Opportunities

Guyana presents a vast and exciting area of opportunities for businesses looking to expand their reach in North America. With its strategic location at the crossroads of South America and the Caribbean, Guyana offers a gateway to a market of over 400 million consumers. The country boasts a wealth of natural resources, including gold, bauxite, and timber, and a burgeoning oil and gas industry set to transform the economy. Additionally, Guyana has a skilled and growing workforce, a stable political climate, and a favorable business environment that offers numerous incentives for investors. Whether you’re looking to establish new trade partnerships, explore investment opportunities, or tap into a new consumer market, Guyana offers many possibilities for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Join us at the Guyana and North America Trade Association and participate in this exciting journey towards growth and success.

Energy

Infrastructure

Services

Tourism

Agriculture

GNATA meeting with Guyana’s National Security Advisor, Mr. Gerald R Gouveia

Mr. Gerald R Gouveia

GNATA meeting with Guyana’s National Security Advisor, Mr. Gerald R Gouveia

Alfred Mentore, Mayor

GNATA meeting with The Mayor of Georgetown, Guyana Mr. Alfred Mentore

Business Community

GNATA meeting some of the leadership of Guyana’s business community. Ms. Dee George, the President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana.

Mrs. Lyndell Danzie-Black

GNATA meeting with Mrs. Lyndell Danzie-Black CEO of Cerulean, Inc. and Founder of the Guyanese Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

Local Business Owners

Local Businesses

Traveling Upriver

Meeting the Business Community

Upcomming Events

Oct. 2-5, 2024

Flyer for Global Conference in Atlanta, GA

Location: Atlanta, Georgia  USA

Where Global Black Businesses and Stakeholders Connect, Trade, Partner, and Invest with Each Other

The Go Global Conference and International Trade Expo brings together Black businesses and stakeholders from around the world to connect, trade, partner, and invest with each other. Over 1,500 business owners and entrepreneurs from over 50 countries seeking to do business internationally will be out in full attendance. There’s no better place to connect, engage, and build global relationships within the Global Black Business Community. (More Info)

Trade is not just about goods and services, it’s about people and ideas.”

- Michael Froman

United States address
Guyana & North America Trade Association (GNATA)
99 Wall Street Suite-1675
New York, NY 10005
TL: +1 332-331-8676
info@gnata.org

Operations:
GNATA
Red Bank, New Jersey
07701

Canadian address
Guyana & North America Trade Association (GNATA)
STREET: 330 Avro Ave
CITY: Pointe-Claire
PROVINCE: QUEBEC
POSTAL CODE: H9R 5W5
COUNTRY: CANADA
TL- +1 514-446-5624
info@gnata.org

Guyana address
80 Duncan Street,
Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown
Guyana
WhatsApp number: + 1 317-441-6702
info@gnata.org

Guyana and North American Trade Association