Recent Events

December

Thursday, December 16th, 2010:
Come join the members of the BCCI at the newly renovated Cockspur Beach Club at Brandons, St. Michael for our Christmas Mix & Mingle from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your business cards for an opportunity to win some great prizes in our business card draw. $20 entitles you to one complimentary drink and snacks.
Dress: Elegantly casual
RSVP: (246) 434-4750 or bcci@bdscham.com or ryan.broome@bdscham.com by Tuesday, December 13th, 2010.

Thursday, December 9th, 2010:
Crime Stoppers Barbados hosts a Breakfast Seminar to help commemorate Anti Corruption Day on December 9th 2010 at Hilton Barbados. The theme of the event is 'Safeguarding Integrity...Fighting Corruption' – An examination of the issues, legislation, impact on business and what can be done.'   Click here for more information.
Click here to download Registration Form.

Sunday, December 5th, 2010:
BCCI hosts 'Bridgetown Alive' event throughout the City of Bridgetown from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Great discounts will be available at stores and restaurants throughout the City; a full day of shopping and entertainment for the whole family. Don't miss it! Click here for more information.


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November

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010:
The BCCI's Monthly Business Luncheon at the Barbados Hilton. The featured speaker will be Dr. Justin Robinson, Head of the Department of Management Studies at the Cave Hill Campus of the UWI, and he will be exploring the topic: 'In the eye of the storm – a business and consumer view of the global recession'. Click here to download the invitation form.

November 15th – 20th, 2010:
The Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) and Barbados Chamber of Commerce (BCCI) jointly host Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010.

Friday, November 5th, 2010:
The BCCI's 185th Anniversary Golf Tournament comes off at the beautiful Sandy Lane Golf Club. Businesses are encouraged to get involved. Register your team today. Registration Forms Available now – Call us at 434-4750 or email bcci@bdscham.com or admin@bdscham.com for more details.

September

September 29th, 2010:
Monthly Business Luncheon at the Barbados Hilton. Opposition Leader The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley to address.

September 15th, 2010:
Half day Seminar on 'Trade Logistics/Trade Facilitation A Catalyst for Efficient Business'

August

29th August, 2010:
Historic Bridgetown Walk to be led by Professor Henry Fraser.

July

July 28th, 2010:
Monthly Luncheon - Guest Speaker Dr. Warren Jestin (click here to download invitation)

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

Post Budget Breakfast

Business Forum Meeting

185th Aniversary Student Award

June

June 30th, 2010:
BCCI June Luncheon.
Featured Speaker: The Hon. Dr. Denis Lowe, focusing on the Green Economy.

June 25th, 2010:
Renewable Energy Workshop hosted by the BCCI.

June 2nd, 2010:
BCCI 185th Celebration Launch at George Washington House.
Featured speaker: Sir Hilary Beckles, Principal and Pro Vice Chancellor - University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus.

May

Friday May 28th, 2010:
184th Annual General Meeting and Luncheon at Hilton Barbados
Theme: "Developing the Caribbean Brand" Featuring Gerry Brooks COO - Ansa McAl

Friday May 21st, 2010 - All Day Session:
ICT Workshop - Celebrating World Telecoms and Information Society Day - Hilton Barbados
Click here for agenda.

Friday May 14th, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:15p.m:
Stakeholders Retreat - Bridgetown Revitalisation Initiative - Hilton Barbados

April

April 27th, 2010:
Luncheon - Capital Markets as an Engine of Growth for the Barbados Economy: Featuring CEO and General Manager of Barbados Stock Exchange Marlon Yarde.

April 27th, 2010:
Meeting with NCF - Discussion on Crop Over Celebrations 2010

April 23rd, 2010:
BCCI Business Forum

April 22nd, 2010:
Meeting with Standard and Poor's - BCCI Council Members

April 22nd, 2010:
BARIM Synposium - BCCI Executive Director moderates Panel Discussion

April 9th, 2010:
2nd Business Forum - Trade Facilitation: IDB Project

March

March 31st, 2010:
Luncheon - The topic 'The Future of Real Estate in Barbados' – featuring Dr. Paul Altman.

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

March 19th, 2010:
Workshop on "Practical Steps for implementing the Employment Rights Bill". Facilitator - Mrs. Gail Springer

March 12th, 2010:
Our breakfast seminar – from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m at Savannah Hotel with an eminent panel on
"Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity – Hurricanes and Fire, Earthquakes; Building Code Planning Checklists".

February

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 434-4750 or email bcci@bdscham.com to make your Reservations NOW!

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

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

February 12th - 14th, 2010:
Caribbean Hardware & Construction - 42nd Anniversary Trade Show, San Juan, Puerto Rico

January

"Economic Outlook for 2010" - Chamber Luncheon - January 25, 2010