Entrepreneurship

27 Green Entrepreneurs Awarded Interest-Free Loans under the Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Accelerator Program

April 17, 2024

The Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative announced the selection of 27 green entrepreneurs as recipients of interest-free loans totaling USD 863,403. Under the Initiative’s Accelerator Program, these entrepreneurs were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants to receive funding and support to grow their respective green, sustainable enterprises. The Initiative, delivered by the Global Green Growth […]

Head shot of a woman, Nydia Norville, Saint Lucian businesswoman

CDB’s SheTrades Caribbean Regional Hub Supports Women Entrepreneurs At Leading International Trade Fair

February 2, 2024

(Bridgetown) – Across the world, female entrepreneurs often encounter a slew of challenges, and the Caribbean is no different. Women in the region seeking to launch or expand businesses are tackling numerous issues like limited access to money, assets, mentoring and networking, expensive funding options, and a lack of business knowledge. Despite the constraints, multilateral organisations […]

Call for the Entrepreneurship Incubator ‘Integration into an Entrepreneurial Regional Ecosystem’

January 29, 2024

EMPOWERING CARIBBEAN ENTREPRENEURS

December 8, 2023

By Dr. Basil Springer “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” – Deuteronomy 8:18 Last week we reflected on the HIGS workshop methodology for generating business ideas for marketing, […]

CHAMPIONING INTRAPRENEURSHIP IN THE CARIBBEAN

November 18, 2023

By Dr. Basil Springer “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” – Proverbs 10:4 In recent years, the Caribbean region has experienced an upsurge in entrepreneurial endeavors, with startups championing innovation and diversifying the economic landscape. Amid this trend, there’s an undercurrent driving success in established organizations that’s equally potent – intrapreneurship. […]

Entrepreneurship is Key to Global Recovery

July 30, 2022

BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (JULY 11, 2022) “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5 In 1998, the Caribbean was faced with the declining fortunes of staple sugar and banana exports. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) had a vision to create a system […]

14 Entrepreneurs to Start the OECS-Caribbean Export Coaching Programme

July 10, 2020

The OECS-Caribbean Export Development Agency’s Technical Assistance and Coaching Programme launched on July 8, 2020 with the aim of strengthening the entrepreneurial and leadership skills of 14 selected young entrepreneurs from six countries of the Eastern Caribbean. In her remarks at the virtually held launch event Caribbean Exports’ Services Specialist – Allyson Francis, underscored the importance of the […]

Co-founder of Priceline.com Joins Islandpreneur Live 2020

June 15, 2020

Three powerful keynotes from internationally recognized entrepreneurs during June 24-26 Great Bay, St. Maarten — From June 24-26, 2020 Produce Wealth Revolution Agency (PWR Agency) will be hosting its first virtual summit, Islandpreneur Live 2020. This three (3) day virtual summit is designed to provide inspiration, best practices, and relevant information to empower Caribbean-based entrepreneurs […]

New Grenada Association of Exchange Alumni Executive Team

September 26, 2018

25 September 2018 (St. George’s, Grenada) – The Grenada Association of Exchange Alumni (GAEA) welcomes a new executive team led by Teacher/Entrepreneur Russel John following its general election at the residence of the US Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Stephen Frahm. The new executive team members are Chairman Russel John, Deputy Chairperson Derisa Roberts, Public Relations Officer Chrislyn Lashington, […]

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