Coordinated advocacy
Direct, formal engagement with the Regional Democratic Council, Transport & Harbours, GRA, and ministries — speaking with one voice for Essequibo's private sector.
Membership is more than a logo on a directory. It's a working set of resources, relationships, and representation — designed for the realities of Region 2.
Direct, formal engagement with the Regional Democratic Council, Transport & Harbours, GRA, and ministries — speaking with one voice for Essequibo's private sector.
Quarterly mixers, the annual Business Mix, and the flagship Agro & Trade Expo. Curated B2B introductions and trusted referrals between members.
Workshops on tax compliance, payroll, business planning, and digital — delivered with partners like the GRA and the Small Business Bureau.
Connections to buyers, suppliers, exhibitions, and trade missions across Guyana and the Caribbean. Visibility to partners looking for Essequibo.
A dedicated profile in the chamber's online member directory — name, sector, contact, and link — plus inclusion in chamber publications.
A formal channel to engage GRA, NIS, BRA, and other agencies — with chamber-led coordination on regional issues, regulations, and disputes.
Member newsletters, policy briefings, and early notice on regional opportunities — tenders, programmes, and upcoming changes that affect your business.
Joint marketing on chamber events, member spotlights on social channels, press engagement and feature opportunities.
ECCI uses six membership categories defined by business type and size. Your category is assigned by the Membership Committee — you don't choose it. All paid categories receive the same package of member benefits.
| Category | Description | Annual Fee (GYD) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Insurance Companies, Financial Institutions, Corporations | $20,000 |
| B | Small Businesses (1 – 10 employees) | $5,000 |
| C | Medium Businesses (11 – 25 employees) | $10,000 |
| D | Large Businesses (26+ employees) | $15,000 |
| E | Professionals (individual practitioners) | $5,000 |
| F | Honorary Member By invitation | Nil |
Fees shown are in Guyanese dollars (GYD), per the official ECCI Membership Application Form. Download the official form ↓
Any registered business, partnership, sole trader, or co-operative operating in Region 2 — Pomeroon-Supenaam — is eligible. Associate memberships are also available for individuals and supporters of the chamber.
Membership runs annually on the calendar year. Renewals open at the start of each year, and members in good standing receive renewal reminders from the secretariat.
Fees fund chamber operations, advocacy work, member events, training programmes, and the maintenance of the secretariat. ECCI presents financial reports to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Yes — the Agro & Trade Expo and selected public events are open to all. Member-only events such as the Business Mix and Annual General Meeting are reserved for members in good standing.
Once your application is approved, the chamber secretariat will reach out to collect your logo, business description, contact info, and any sector tags. Your profile typically appears in the directory within one business week.
Submit your application in minutes and the secretariat will be in touch within two business days.