We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the first-ever Visit Makeni Trade Fair, an impactful initiative designed to promote and support small local business owners within the agriculture and food value chain and beyond.
The event marked a major milestone for Makeni’s entrepreneurial community, bringing together farmers, food processors, agro-entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, and community members for a day of networking, innovation, and collaboration.
Empowering Small Businesses Through Opportunity
The Visit Makeni Trade Fair created a powerful platform for vendors to:
Connect with potential customers and investors
Build strategic partnerships
Increase visibility for their brands
Showcase products and services
Share the stories behind their businesses
More than just a marketplace, the trade fair served as a hub for meaningful engagement and long-term relationship building within the local economy.
Live Culinary Showcases Using Local Products
A standout feature of the event was the live culinary experience. Using locally sourced products from participating vendors, we prepared a variety of delicious delicacies on-site.This interactive demonstration highlighted the quality and versatility of local products.
The event was honored by the presence of Manoto Tundari, Chief Technical Advisor of the International Labour Organization (ILO Sierra Leone).
In his keynote address, Mr. Tundari spoke about the positive impact the Visit Makeni Trade Fair is already making in strengthening small enterprises and fostering inclusive economic growth. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and expressed his enthusiasm for future partnerships aimed at supporting and scaling local businesses.
His remarks underscored the significance of creating sustainable platforms that empower entrepreneurs and drive community development.
A Promising Future for Local Enterprise
The success of the inaugural Visit Makeni Trade Fair signals the beginning of a powerful movement to elevate local entrepreneurship in Makeni and across the region.
We remain committed to:
Supporting small businesses
Promoting local production
Encouraging innovation
Building sustainable economic opportunities
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all vendors, partners, speakers, volunteers, and attendees who contributed to making this event a remarkable success.
Together, we are building a stronger local economy one business at a time.
