ICYMI: The US Ghana Chamber of Commerce hosts their first business expo since Covid at the PA Convention Center 9/16-17 - 2022

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

In case you missed it, with all the negative things going on in the media, some positive things were happening in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection - a/k/a Philadelphia, PA this weekend:  The Ghana USA Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ghanaian Business Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  

 

The gala will be held at the Convention Center on Saturday, September 17 - register to participate

 

Starting Friday, September 16, and culminating with a Gala on Saturday, September 17, Florence Torson Hart, president of the Ghana USA Chamber hosted dignitaries from all over Ghana, as well as entrepreneurs, businesses, city and state officials in a day-long forum focused on the future of business between Ghana and the United States.

Many do not realize that Philadelphia is a major Port of Call for many original Ghanaian products - from food, to furniture, to fashion - which is then distributed throughout the US.  Or, at least that's the hope.  As with every other economy and business, Covid 19 had a negative impact on imports and exports - and Ghana,like the rest of the world, is in the process of recuperating and reinstating their business ties.

Along with the business portion of the conference, many merchants and entrepreneurs traveled to Philadelphia as well to show some of their latest products, designs, and food items.

Because we yet have and African supermarket, or African Department Store, or African Shopping center, I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the innovative products emanating from OUR MOTHERLAND.  One of the last statements at the forum was from a panelist who said they were looking for partnerships  - preferably with brothers and sisters in the 6th Diaspora - that's us folks.  There are some opportunities for investment, distribution, conceptualizing - and other efforts.  These were only a few of the many products and desigs available - I also included some of the businesscards from the merchants - however, the best way to see what they have to offer - up close and personal - is to make it to the the Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets Exhibition All (2nd Floor) today, Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 until.

I will confess that if I had the bucks, I would have bought everything they had on display.  As they used to say, "I couldn't see for looking!" 

One of the main sponsors for this event was the Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs - this is one of many that will be presented throughout the years highlighting opportunities for businesses and trade throughout Africa with the Sixth Diapora. 

Black Soap and Gel good for skin and  babies

Ghanaian Chocolates - she owns her own Cacao plantation and makes their own chocolates with unique flavors: Ginger, mint, milk, and other flavors

Beautiful products for fashion and the home

Such products as Rice, Ghanaian Soy Beans, Shea butter product, among others

SHEA COCO - Great Shea Butter with Baobab oil

TAHIRU HARUNA -ELEGANT JEWELRY AND ART - Tradition handed down to him from his father

TURKERY BERRY TEAS

TURKEY BERRY TEAS

Picture here are Florence Hart and State Senator Sharif Street who sees the US Ghana exposition as a stellar opportunity for more interaction between Ghana and businesses in the Philadelphia area. 

GHANAIAN EXPO Business Cards

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Gloria DULAN-Wilson