S
mall Business Week is an initiative of The
Small Business Association held to
celebrate the achievements of members, award
those who have contributed to the SME sector
and raise the consciousness of the public about
the importance of small businesses to the
economic and social landscape of Barbados.
The Small Business Association held its Week
of Activities from September 21 to 27, 2014.
The following events took place during the
Week.
Sunday, September 21, 2014 - Church Service
at the Sanctuary Empowerment Centre. The
service started at 10.00 a.m.
Monday, September 22, 2014 - Pan American
International Insurance Co. VI Annual Leo
Leacock Memorial Lecture held at the Errol
Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination. Sir
Dwight Venner, Governor of the Eastern
Caribbean
Central
Bank
was
the
featured speaker. The lecture started at 7.00
p.m.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - The Youth
Forum held at the Savannah Hotel starting at
10.00 a.m. 150 Students from thirteen (13)
schools were invited and many small
organizations showcased their businesses.
Dwane Antonio and Kirk Brown entertained the
children, while Kellie Cadogan-Price and
Steven Fung engaged the children in
workshops.
Thursday, Septmebr 25, 2014 - Promotional
Bus tour was held. The tour visited Holetown to
Speightstown, Six Roads with a lunch stop in
Oistins at Crystal's Bar.
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 20/20 Cricket
Match under lights at the Lumber Co. Ground.
The SBA Team was the winner after four years.
The SBa team was captained by Mr. Ian
Holligan while the Strategic Alliance team was
captained by Mr. Carlisle Best.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - SBA Awards
Ceremony & Dinner held at the Hilton
Barbados Resort. Prof. Avinash Persaud was the
featured speaker and many businesses won
awards on the night. 150 persons were present
at the event.
Address: 1 Pelican Industrial Park
Bridgetown, Barbados
Fax: +1 (246) 228-0613
Phone: +1 (246) 228-0162
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sba.org.bb/
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