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Chamber News Vol. 112 Issue 01/January, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • President's Message
  • Latest News
  • Upcoming Events
  • Business Opportunities
  • Our Mission
  • Public Notices & Publications 


 
BCCI appoints first female Executive Director, assumes duties as New Year begins

Mrs Lisa GaleMrs. Lisa Gale, is a graduate of Combermere Secondary, and was a Senior Economist from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs... Full Story


Chamber's Executive wishes Sir Lloyd well as he heads for Beijing

Sir Lloyd E. Sandiford - Ambassador Designate of Barbados to China The former Prime Minister was delighted to meet with the Chamber as he prepared to assume duties as resident Ambassador to China...Full Story

Executive Director receives 1st Official Visit - NY Academic finds Barbadian Private and Public Sectors as role models for rest of world


Hiroshi Itoh is from Plattsburgh University in NY State The recently installed Director of the Chamber recently received her first official visit, from a Political Science Professor out of New York...  Full Story

Chamber Member adds their support to rescue Haiti's earthquake victims - Send "Haiti" to 4357 via SMS to raise funds!

Landline Internet Mobile Entertainment: www.time4lime.com BCCI Member and telecommunications provider LIME has established a text line for customers wishing to make a donation to the Haitian earthquake relief effort, the Chamber member made it possible for prepaid or postpaid customers to make a donation... Full Story

Two new members become part of Barbados' oldest NGO

A Real Estate Agency and a Records Management company have become the latest entities to forge new partnerships with BCCI through membership...Full Story

 

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

In the next six months the focus of the Chamber will be on enhancing value for members and exploring new areas

 2009-2010 BCCI President Glenda Medford

"A country's metrics can only be as reliable as the information provided and all members are encouraged to share necessary data to allow us to benchmark our country against others using reliable statistics..." Full Story



 $125 per Mth for Non-Members & $100 per Mth for Members

UPCOMING EVENTS

IMPORTANT - HAITI SUPPORT:  The Executive praise all members who served in key capacities in raising funds for Haiti. Haiti's circumstances are dire and their continued misfortune is heart wrenching. We must be thankful for what we have and remember our less fortunate Caribbean friends by giving generously - money, goods, resources and services. Remember them in your prayers and let's capitalise on all official channels to play our part.

January 31st, 2010:  Sentebale Polo Cup Charity Drive at Apes Hill Club, St James, Barbados with HRH Prince Harry of UK, and HRH Prince Seeiso of Lesotho - fundraising benefit for children orphaned due to HIV/AIDS

February 24th 2010: Professor Avinash Persaud will give the keynote address at the BCCI's Luncheon at Hilton Barbados at 12:Noon. There will be a number of Business Card draws for interesting prizes, so please remember to bring your business cards with you. Non-Members $115.00 & Members $95.00 each, either call 620-4750 or email bcci@bdscham.com to make your Reservations NOW!
February 12th - 14th, 2010:  Caribbean Hardware & Construction - 42nd Anniversary Trade Show, San Juan, Purto Rico

February 14th - 21st, 2010: The Holetown Festival: St James, Barbados

February 23rd - March 2nd, 2010 :  Caribbean Tales Film Festival & Symposium - Olympus Theatres, Savannah Hotel

March 24th - 26th, 2010 :  Bank Insolvency in the Caribbean: Law & Best Practice

July 14th - 15th, 2010: The International Material Handling, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, Construction, Logistics, and Supply Chain Trade Show: MATTECH 2010



  

OUR MISSION



We seek to provide a network community through which commercial and industrial businesses shall be assisted with their growth and to provide members with a strong voice, vision and focused leadership to enhance and promote the interests of the business community. Recognised regionally and internationally as the authority on local business information, processes and practices, we play a leading role in influencing the social, economic and business environments in order to create sustainable economic progress and quality of life for all residents of Barbados. 


PUBLIC NOTICES & PUBLICATIONS



  • Barbados Statistical Service Bulletin - Pt 1 
  • Barbados Statistical Service Bulletin - Pt 2

  • Barbados Statistical Service Bulletin - Pt 3

  • Central Bank of Barbados - 2009 Review & 2010  Projection
  • C'bean Assoc. of Industry & Commerce: January 2010 Newsletter 

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    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

  • AUTOMOTIVE FRANCHISE - EcoDrive Global, Master Distributors of Tomberlin Low Speed Electric/Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
  • People who may be interested in opening an environmental transport dealership or incorporating electric cars into their rental business

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    Neville Connell & Irving Burgie