Obuasi Trade Show Launched To Boost Local Businesses Onto Regional And National Stage

The Obuasi Trade Show (OTS), powered by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine in partnership with other stakeholders, has been launched with a vision of expanding the event beyond the local level to regional and national markets.

The four-day event is scheduled to take place from December 21 to 24, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to showcase their products and services.

Speaking at the launch, Mr Edmund Oduro Agyei, Director of Sustainability Management at AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, said the initiative was aimed at diversifying the local economy of Obuasi and its surrounding communities by creating opportunities for businesses to grow.

He explained that the trade show would provide a platform for local entrepreneurs to promote their products, attract potential customers and explore new business opportunities.

A board member of the Obuasi Trade Show Consortium, Mr Abogye Ohene Adu, encouraged beneficiaries and participating businesses to invest in proper product branding and packaging to enable them to compete in international markets.

He emphasised the need for local entrepreneurs to improve the quality and presentation of their products to meet global market standards.

The Obuasi Trade Show is expected to provide an opportunity for local businesses to expand their networks, attract investors and contribute to the economic development of Obuasi and its surrounding communities.