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| • | Will communicate and educate in relation to CWC led business, trade and inward investment opportunities, by providing on-line access to a range of opportunities via electronic mail initially, but ultimately through a web-based service. |
| • | Will organise a calendar of business events and activities which will aim to inspire, empower and motivate Barbadian businesses with real life examples from successful companies and their entrepreneurs. |
| • | Will host other social events at the time of World Cup of Golf, Cricket World Cup 2007 and other key international events which will target visitors to the island. |
| • | Will establish a Business Centre during each of the key international events to enable Barbadian companies to showcase their “export-ready” products and services and to facilitate one-to-one meetings with those interested in trading or investing in Barbados. |
| • | Will seek to establish linkages with other global Business Clubs or networks in the Caribbean. By establishing a Caribbean-wide network of businesses, businesses in Barbados can build strategic alliances to work collectively in taking advantage of the major international sporting events being held in this region. |
Long Term Role of the Business Club of Barbados
| • | Work with government to create an amenable business environment – demonstrating that ‘Barbados is open for business’ |
| • | Take a long term approach, which focuses on development of contacts, strategic linkages and networks for future trade development and inward investment activity. |
| • | Set, and ensure attainment of, consistent quality standards across all business Club branded activities and events, based on best practices of other Business Clubs. |
| • | Undertake/ support market research and consultation to ensure that opportunities are optimized. |
| • | Address local, regional and international business, trade and inward investment opportunities of varying scales (from small scale local to major international). |
| • | Ultimately, work with other regional partners to provide a sustainable regional framework which also supports the objectives of establishing the CSME. |
Further information on Business Club Barbados, ℅ Legacy Barbados Inc, Suites 6 & 7 Building #3, Manor Lodge Complex, Lodge Hill, St. Michael, BB12002 can be sourced at the following website http://www.businessclubbarbados.bb. Telephone (246) 425-0590, Fax: (246) 417-6544 or Email: info@businessclubbarbados.bb.
