Batticaloa to see a new era through BITE 2011
Batticaloa will see the dawn of a new beginning when it showcases the
Batticaloa International Trade Exhibition (BITE) 2011 on the 7th, 8th
and 6th of October 2011.
The event is the result of a joint initiative taken by the Batticaloa
District chamber of commerce under the guidance of the National
Enterprise Development authority. BITE 2011 is exclusively organized by
the regions premier Exhibition and Conferences organizer- Lanka
Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS).
Batticaloa offers a wide range of facilities for businesses working
as a central location for its surrounding towns and villages such as
Kalmuani, Valachanai, Pasikuddha, Kalkuddha, Oddamavadi, Kattankudi and
Samanthurai. It is the home of many an industry and is considered the
focal point of trade and one of the main access points to the Ampara,
Monaragala, Polonnaruwa and Badulla districts in their day to day
trading.
The Batticaloa town |
Imran Hassan Director LECS stated that “The city itself is the hub
and with the mega development projects going on in the area there is a
great demand for suppliers. It is this gap that we are trying to fill by
facilitating this initiative”.
Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services is no stranger in venturing
into alien grounds. The Trade fair held in Jaffna titled “The Jaffna
Trade fair” in January 2011, for a period of three days was the first of
its kind in post war Sri Lanka and drew over 30,000 visitors.
The participants were the top businesses in the country and the
region all showcasing their product portfolio under one roof for the
Public of Jaffna. The resounding success in a region many would not have
found conducive, has prompted LECS in its initiative at BITE 2011- to be
held at the hub of the Eastern part of the island.
The economic potential of the Lagoon and its surroundings- as the hub
for the Fisheries and the Agriculture industry together with the booming
potential for the tourist and hospitality industries are yet to be
realized fully.
The government backed mega development projects such as “Nagenahira
Navodaya” has brought in a breath of fresh air to the East.
The private sector of the country have also moved in to the vicinity
and have commenced work on many development projects and services that
have brought a sense of stability and sustainability to the east.
Unlike in the North at the time, the East is rich in its resources
and infrastructure and has all necessary ingredients to conduct a fair
of this magnitude.
Imran Hassan Director LECS stated “Over 70% of the stalls are already
full. We are getting an unbelievable response from all the participants
and members alike.
Batticaloa I believe is going to see one of the best events ever to
be held in the country” LECS are passionate about the community and are
seeking “To develop the standards of living in the east by introducing
modern technology and trends which is of great importance to a region
that has been neglected for over three decades.”
The exposure will give a new lease of life to the community
increasing their economic efficiency and would provide the community
with an education of modern methods, services and products used
elsewhere in the world in their chosen industries.”
The Batticaloa International Trade Exhibition will bring in the best
out of Agriculture, Fisheries, Construction, Automobile and much more
under one roof and will provide the people in the East with a chance to
be a part of an event that is world class. |