Gujranwala Business Centre to be inaugurated soon

The Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC) which is being completed in collaboration with Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a cost of Rs 297.56 million is likely to be inaugurated by the end of this year.
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda), provincial chief Alamghir Chauhdary told Business Recorder that the construction of the building had been completed and after the inauguration the first general exhibition would be organised at the centre.
The representation of all the sectors will be made possible and buyers will get everything made in Gujranwala under the same roof. He said that the marketing department of the centre would provide marketing services to the entrepreneurs. The introductory seminars and product portfolio bulletins at the centre would attract more customers. "Identifying new markets for the entrepreneurs will be another aspect of this department, which would create more opportunities," he added.
The Smeda was working on the project that has been designed keeping in view the fact that Gujranwala has various sectors including light engineering, sanitary, tiles, leather, ceramics, plastics, auto, fans, cutlery, agriculture, light households and textiles, he said. He said that the list of industries clearly shows wide range of Gujranwala's products, ranging from textile to high-end engineering goods.
Chaudhary further said that all kinds of facilities would be provided at the centre to facilitate the buyers and sellers. The minimum space requirement would be kept in view for the presentable display stalls. As much as 13084 square feet area would be allocated for about 130 stalls.
Any stall slot could be offered for certain period to any tenant after having a business contract. The stall would be arranged by the tenant could be renovated according to the tenant's free will. The tenant as per contract would pay the monthly charges and then would be able to use all facilities provided by the business centre, he added.
Besides, the centre would provide a flawless and effective communication system with low tariff or zero cost facilities, which would be offered to the tenants as a package. The telephone services through a PABX system will also be installed at the centre. Similarly, there would be no administrative overheads, as the centre staff would manage the system and free training would also be provided for the maintenance of the telecommunication system. The GBC will have an IT department. A network administrator will be responsible for LAN and internet policy making.