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Editor’s Desk
By Jane L. Brome
It has become increasingly evident
that diversification, new sector and
product development are essential
if Barbados is indeed to take
advantage of new and emerging
opportunities and is to secure its
place in international trade.
Arguments for greater self-enterprise and innovation have often
been articulated in the push to see Barbados transcend traditional
boundaries.
This issue will focus on entrepreneurship and its role in making
Barbados a producing, exporting nation. We are highlighting
inspiring stories of thriving companies like auto manufacturer,
L&N Incorporated and animation specialist, West Learner. This
edition will also cover some of the key challenges confronting
entrepreneurs. Newly appointed Director of Entrepreneurial
Trade Shows, Expos and Conferences
Sir Winston Scott Memorial Lecture Monday, November 21, 2011
Prof. the Hon. Cardinal Warde, a Barbadian physics professor at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will deliver the 36th Sir Winston
Scott Memorial Lecture at the Frank COLLYMORE Hall. The title of his lecture
is “Science, Technology and Business Education Reform for the Caribbean”.
CONTACT: http://www.centralbank.org.bb
6th annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster
Management, 5-9 December, 2011
The Annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management
is the region’s premier event on disaster risk management. Organized by the
Coordinating Unit of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
(CDEMA), the Conference is the region’s largest gathering of professionals
in the fields of disaster management and professionals from sectoral and
thematic fields who have specific responsibilities in this area. Attending this
event scheduled for the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, is an excellent opportunity
Development here at the BIDC, Mr. Michael Bynoe, will expand
on these as well as share his vision for the sector.
The spotlight is also shone on exporting, featuring Barbados’ top
export companies, its products and markets. In keeping with the
theme, Enterprise Barbados, Making Footprints Around
the Globe, we share with you some of the market entry
strategies engaged by these companies in the hope of inspiring
more to follow their lead.
The importance of niche marketing and meeting international
standards requirements, particularly as they relate to food safety
and quality are also expanded on in this edition.
And as the BIDC bids farewell to CEO Mr. Wilbur Basil Lavine,
we share with readers his parting words, marked by lessons
learnt and hopes for the future.
to improve disaster risk management awareness and exchange information on
good practices, while building stronger professional networks.
CONTACT: http://www.cdema.org
Caribbean Marketplace 2012, January 22-24, 2012
This event is open to suppliers, buyers and marketing companies targeting
the hospitality sector. Scheduled for the Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas,
registration is now open.
CONTACT: http://www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com
BIDC Exporters Conference, Tuesday, February 21, 2011.
This inaugural event under the theme “Engaging the World” will focus on the
requirements of embracing the export challenge. Scheduled for the Lloyd
Erskine Sandiford Centre, further details will be coming soon.
CONTACT bidc@bidc.org
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