Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce

What Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce does

The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is a non-profit bilateral trade body founded in 2023 and formally launched in February 2024, headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana with a liaison office in Paramaribo, Suriname. Its function is to facilitate cross-border commerce, investment, and policy engagement between Suriname and Guyana, serving a membership of 100+ companies and organizations spanning more than 15 sectors. Core activities include the annual International Business Conference (IBC), bilateral trade missions (notably with the TTMA and SEOGS), structured webinars, and engagement with heads of state, ministers, and government agencies across both jurisdictions.

SGCC's operational backbone is its event and convening platform, supplemented by a partner ecosystem that includes Republic Bank, Pegasus Hotel, G-Invest, GNBS, SITA, CAFSA, Jobs.sr, BIQ NEXUS, BizDMP, ActionINVEST Caribbean, and the University of Trinidad and Tobago. It also operates a digital content channel via a newsletter reaching 2,600+ subscribers. In 2026 the chamber introduced the FITTskills Programme, extending its offering into structured capacity-building and certification.

The revenue model rests on three streams: annual membership dues, event and conference revenue (registration fees, sponsorships), and marketing/promotional services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The organization is lean, with approximately eight staff, and is led by Chairman Mark Sookhai, Treasurer Annabelle Carter-Sharma, and an outgoing-to-incoming CEO transition from Rahul Lildhar to Saudia Persaud during 2026.

Name

Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://surguychamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Suriname Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is a non-profit bilateral trade body that facilitates cross-border commerce and investment between Suriname and Guyana, serving 100+ member firms across 15+ sectors through conferences, trade missions, and policy engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Guyana

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to business support services, networking, advocacy, and member discounts including 50% off IBC delegate passes.
2. Event and Conference Revenue: Revenue generated from IBC conference delegate passes, trade mission participation fees, and event sponsorship.
3. Marketing and Promotional Services: Members receive visibility through member directory, newsletters, and promotional events. Non-members pay premium rates for participation packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SGCC is a bilateral chamber of commerce connecting businesses across Suriname and Guyana through annual membership, curated B2B meetings, advocacy with government agencies, and signature programs including the International Business Conference (IBC) and TTMA/SEOGS Trade Missions. Members receive tailored business support, networking access, member directory visibility, weekly newsletters, and exclusive discounts on conference delegate passes and trade show booth fees.

Product overview

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) operates as a bilateral business membership organization rather than a software product company. Its core offerings consist of business support services including tailored business support, advocacy & representation, networking services, marketing & promotion, and member discounts. SGCC's flagship programs include the International Business Conference (IBC) hosted annually across Suriname and Guyana, the TTMA Trade & Investment Mission program connecting Caribbean businesses with Suriname-Guyana markets, and the SEOGS Trade Mission for energy sector engagement. Member resources include a Members' Directory, weekly newsletters with over 2,600 readers, press releases & resources, and webinar series. The organization does not offer a software product platform or developer tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Business Conference (IBC): Premier B2B business conference hosted by SGCC, held across Suriname and Guyana to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Members receive 50% discount on delegate passes.
• SGCC Trade Mission

Products and services

• SGCC Annual Membership Subscription-based annual membership giving businesses access to tailored business support, networking, advocacy, member directory visibility, newsletters, and exclusive discounts on IBC delegate passes (50% off) and trade show booth fees.
• International Business Conference (IBC) Annual premier B2B business conference for the Suriname-Guyana corridor, where Guyana and Suriname meet the World. Delivers business-focused content aimed at strengthening collaboration, innovation, and shared success. SGCC members receive a 50% discount on delegate passes.
• TTMA Trade & Investment Mission Regional business development platform co-hosted with TTMA that connects Trinidad and Tobago companies with buyers, distributors, partners, and government stakeholders across Suriname and Guyana through curated B2B meetings, business briefings, networking engagements, and institutional introductions.
• SEOGS Trade Mission Trade mission to SEOGS positioning Guyana, Suriname, and regional companies within Suriname's expanding offshore energy sector, providing unified regional pavilion presence, curated networking, and cross-border collaboration opportunities.
• SGCC Webinar Series Virtual webinar series providing practical insights, knowledge-sharing, and business readiness content for members and the wider business community in Suriname and Guyana.
• SGCC End-of-Year Networking Mixer Exclusive networking evening for SGCC Financial Members, diplomatic corps, government officials, and private sector leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• US$300M+ in reported business opportunities from 2025 TTMA Trade Mission
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association (TTMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026SGCC partners with TTMA to host annual Trade & Investment Missions connecting Trinidad and Tobago companies with businesses in Suriname and Guyana. The 2025 mission generated 300+ B2B meetings and US$300M+ in reported deals; the 2026 mission brought 58 delegates from 30+ companies.
• Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 June 2026Government investment promotion agency supporting TTMA Trade Mission by providing investment facilitation guidance to participating companies.
• Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 June 2026Standards and certification body providing technical guidance on regulatory requirements during trade missions.
• Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 June 2026Suriname's investment and trade promotion agency providing market briefings and investment facilitation during trade missions and SEOGS participation.
• Competitiveness Unit Suriname (CAFSA)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 June 2026Business competitiveness unit providing support and consultations during Suriname leg of trade missions.
• Jobs.sr N.V.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2026Leading Surinamese job portal collaborating with SGCC on webinar series addressing recruitment, talent assessment, and retention strategies across Suriname and Guyana.
• ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborating with SGCC to launch the FITTskills Programme in Suriname - a globally recognized framework for strengthening international trade skills.
• International Business Conference (IBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025SGCC serves as the official host of the International Business Conference (IBC), the premier B2B business conference for the Suriname-Guyana corridor. Three editions have been held in Guyana and Suriname, with IBC Suriname 2026 hosted at Assuria Events Centre.
• Who's Who in Suriname Business & Who's Who in Guyana BusinesssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness directory platforms serving as promotional partners for SGCC events including the End-of-Year Mixer 2025. Provide member visibility and business networking services.
• BIQ NEXUS Marketing PlatformsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner marketing platform on SGCC website, providing promotional and marketing support services.
• BizDMP Business PlatformsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the SGCC website and digital infrastructure.
• Pegasus Hotel and Corporate SuitesminorOthersVenue partner for the Guyana segment of the TTMA Trade Mission 2026.
• The University of Trinidad and TobagosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational university participating in TTMA Trade Mission 2026 to build partnerships with educational institutions in Guyana and Suriname.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Houston Partnership: Large U.S. regional chamber combining economic development, trade missions, and government advocacy. A useful benchmark for SGCC's potential evolution as a regional energy-corridor convener.
• Caribbean Export Development Agency: Regional agency supporting Caribbean trade and export development with comparable B2B facilitation, trade-mission support, and market-intelligence services. Competes for donor and member sponsorship of trade missions.
• CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO): Umbrella private-sector body coordinating Caribbean business associations including SGCC's partner networks. Provides regional advocacy that overlaps with SGCC's CARICOM-manufacturer outreach.

Direct peers

• Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI): The principal national chamber of commerce for Georgetown, Guyana. Operates in the same geographic footprint as SGCC with overlapping SME and cross-border membership, making it the closest domestic peer for member acquisition and event overlap.
• Suriname Trade and Industry Association (VNO/NCdK): Suriname's leading private sector employers' association. Operates as the dominant national chamber in SGCC's second geography, providing similar advocacy and networking services for Surinamese businesses.
• Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association (TTMA): Caribbean manufacturers' association and SGCC's core trade-mission partner. TTMA runs comparable trade-mission programs connecting Caribbean manufacturers to export markets, mirroring SGCC's TTMA Trade Mission model.
• American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Guyana: Bilateral U.S.-Guyana chamber of commerce offering membership, advocacy, and networking services to companies engaged in Guyana's energy and commercial sectors. Directly competes for foreign-investor-focused memberships.

Others

• Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest): Guyana's national investment promotion agency that partners with SGCC on trade missions. Government-affiliated, so not a direct peer, but provides overlapping investor-facilitation services and could be considered a quasi-competitor for investment-promotion mandates.

Regional players

• British Chamber of Commerce Suriname: Other bilateral chambers of commerce operating in the Guianas, with a similar model of trade facilitation, networking, and advocacy for UK-linked companies in Suriname.

Emerging players

• Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC): Caribbean-wide industry and commerce association that overlaps with SGCC's mandate to promote regional private-sector collaboration, particularly in CARICOM-export-oriented businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/surguychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suriname-guyana-chamber-of-commerce

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