Betty King International Ministries hosts Cape Coast business summit to promote investment and economic growth

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, traditional authorities, and investors converged in Cape Coast for the Cape Coast Business Summit, an initiative by Betty King International Ministries aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, attracting investment, and accelerating economic growth in the Central Region.

The summit brought together business owners from Cape Coast and surrounding districts to explore opportunities, address challenges, and discuss strategies for positioning the region as a competitive business hub.

Chairing the event, Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta II urged participants to cultivate a culture of punctuality and preparedness, stressing that business opportunities favour those who are ready to seize them. He encouraged entrepreneurs to be time‑conscious and strategically positioned to take advantage of emerging prospects.

The Metropolitan Chief Executive for Cape Coast, Hon. George Justice Arthur, reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment and private‑sector growth. He encouraged business owners to prioritise collaboration over rivalry, noting that partnerships and collective action are essential for sustainable development.

Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, also challenged participants to remain alert to opportunities and maximise them for both personal advancement and community progress. He cautioned business owners against allowing political affiliations to influence their decisions, emphasising that economic development must rise above partisan interests.

One of the speakers, Mr. Paul Allen, prophesied a brighter economic future for Cape Coast, declaring that divine favour would attract major investors to the city in the coming years. He expressed confidence that Cape Coast is on the path to significant economic transformation.

Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Tonye Patrick Cole urged residents and entrepreneurs to prepare themselves for emerging opportunities, stating that Cape Coast has the potential to become one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for business and investment. He called on stakeholders to work together to build a business‑friendly environment capable of drawing both local and international investors.

Host of the summit, Reverend Betty King, challenged residents to change their attitudes toward work, time management, and productivity. She stressed that while efforts are underway to attract investors, the success of such initiatives will depend largely on the readiness, professionalism, and work ethic of the people.

According to her, investors are willing to commit resources to Cape Coast, but residents must demonstrate seriousness and consistency to sustain business growth and development.

The summit concluded with a renewed call for collaboration among government, traditional authorities, the private sector, and the wider community to transform Cape Coast into a leading economic and investment destination in Ghana and across Africa.

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