The eighth Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF 2017), the largest Consumer Exhibition and Trade Fair in the fast-growing northern region of Sri Lanka, concluded yesterday.
The event aptly named as “Gateway to the North” was held at Jaffna Municipal Council Grounds.All arrangements were in place to make it a great success for private and public sector companies, suppliers, buyers/procurers, academics, students and the general public.
The event offered many attractions for visitors of all ages which includes an amusement park for children, all types of food and beverage, hawker type food courts and special discounts on over 1000 products from more that 300 booth holders. The event also provided free health check-ups and beauty consultant sessions.
Visiting students were provided with valuable information about scholarships offered by leading institutes by directing them to necessary seminars and workshops.
A special 75 member delegation from India also visited the event to explore the trade and investment opportunities. This delegation was sponsored and hosted by ASSOCHAM of India (The Associated Chamber of Commerce in India)
The exhibition featured the construction industry, hospitality industry, food, beverage and packing industry, automobile industry, ICT industry, financial services, Apparel & Textile, Agricultural, Consumer goods and many others,were on show during the three days.
The event was considered the one stop shop and many companies that came forward to assist by way of sponsorship. Co-Sponsor of this event was S-Lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Mobitel - Official Telecommunication Partner, 4Ever Skin Naturals (Pvt) Ltd - Official Beauty Care Partner, D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd - Official Footwear Partner, Industrial Stainless Steel Fabrications (Pvt) Ltd - Official Processing Machinery and Equipment Supplier, Lanka Hospitals - Official Healthcare Partner, Idea Imports and Exports (Pvt) Ltd - Official Interior Partner, Deen Brothers Imports (Pvt) Ltd - Official Machinery & Power Tools Partner and Wijaya Products - Official Food Partner.
JITF 2017 was organized by Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (LECS) in association with the Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Yarlpanam (CCIY) with the support of Jaffna Municipal Council, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and International Business Council. The event was endorsed by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Consulate General of India in Jaffna and National Chamber of Exporters.
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