Saint Lucia: Ministry of Commerce to host second business forum

Saint Lucia: Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs Ministry is embarking on a sensitization Business Forum drive throughout the various communities on the island.

On Sunday, August 14th, 2022, the Ministry will be hosting its second Business Forum in the community of Gros Islet at the Vladimir Lucien Theatre, Gros Islet Human Resource Development Centre, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

The Business Forum will focus on the support services and programmes offered by various Ministries and Business Support Organizations on the island. The Forum will enable owners of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs to receive information that may facilitate the growth/development of their enterprise.

Other participating agencies include Export Saint Lucia; Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development; Ministry of Economic Development and Youth Economy; Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information and the Saint Lucia Development Bank.

“If an individual is a manager, business owner, entrepreneur, or aspiring to be one, this event is designed specifically for you. Come, engage and network with key business development professionals. Learn about upcoming funding initiatives. This is your opportunity to Engage in Growth!!” the Ministry stated.