Monday 12th September 2011  9:00 AM

The International Labour Organization recognizing the need to strengthen Caribbean economies have introduced throughout the region a skills training program for Small and Medium Enterprises as well as entrepreneurs who want to grow, expand and sustain their business. For one full week, beginning September 12-16, 2011 in Freeport Grand Bahama at Sunrise Resort & Marina, Regional Consultants will conduct impactful Training Seminars equipping participants with the essential competencies to manage successful organizations.

This 40 hour training program has been offered for $600 US in other countries, but is being offered through the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Chamber Institute for $139.00 US per BCCEC Member, $179.00 US per non-member which includes lunch each day, program material, free consultancy services for your business, the actual training for the week and certification at the end of the program.


Recession proof companies are those businesses, large or small, who understand how to maneuver skillfully in challenging economic times. Examine for a while the small minority of small and medium Bahamian businesses that have survived the last 50 years. The statistics tell us clearly that in 2010 over 1700 small and medium sized businesses FAILED and CLOSED their doors of operation. While we look on the sidelines and declare that this will not happen to our businesses, this sad commentary has become the reality for many of our comrades.