Prime Minister to launch women expo tomorrow

Caption: Janet Sape ... big exposure for women

 By DOREEN POLOH WAIM

THE PNG Women in Business (WIB) exposition, set to open in Lae tomorrow, has attracted women entrepreneurs nationwide who want to showcase their businesses, The National reports.

The expo will focus on different business ventures, skills, talent and provide information on how to start a business venture.

Venue of the expo, which runs until Sunday, is at the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium.

WIB president and businesswoman Janet Sape said the major highlight of the opening would be the expo’s official launch by Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare.

According to Mrs Sape, the event had attracted more than 200 participants, including individuals from the informal and formal sectors, groups and business houses.

The PNGWIB and the City Mothers Business Foundation was formed to represent all women with the purpose of establishing a micro-finance institution to help women, both in the formal and informal sector, with their business.

The keynote speaker for the day will be Minister for Commerce and Industry Gabriel Kapris.

Morobe Governor Luther Wenge will grace the event