September 8, 2015
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RE/MAX marks 15 years as Platinum Sponsor of the Chamber Golf Classic

RE/MAX has returned as a Platinum Sponsor of what has become the most popular and most well attended Golf Tournament in the Cayman Islands! The Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, November 6 at the North Sound Golf Club with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

RE/MAX has been partnering with the Chamber on this tournament since 2000.

"RE/MAX Cayman Islands have proudly supported this event with the Chamber for the past 15 years. The event offers an opportunity to raise much needed funds for the Chamber with its' efforts to support our business community" says James Bovell, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX. "We have always enjoyed this event and our involvement with the Chamber. We encourage businesses and individuals alike to join the fun as we plan for the best tournament yet! We hope to see you there."

BE INFORMED. Government Procurement 
Mr. Peter Gough

Please join us for another in our BE INFORMED series on Thursday, September 17th from 3 p.m. -5 p.m. at our Governors Square conference room for a special presentation on Government Procurement.

The Government has committed to improving its procurement process to ensure better value for money and to achieve openness, transparency and fairness for all. A new Procurement Law has been drafted and the Law is now ready to be presented to you as a key stakeholder. The presentation will be delivered by Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Peter Gough and the newly appointed Director, Central Procurement Office, Mr. Craig Milley.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear what's in the new Law, planned changes that could affect you and to ask questions of the presenters.
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Business After Hours at The Security Centre Limited 

Thursday, September 24 2015
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Cayman Technology Centre
115 Printers Way

Are you safe? Do you have a system of defense in place if you become the target of someone's bad decision?

Have you heard that the Security Centre is a one-stop shop for all your security needs?

Find out for yourself at Business After Hours! New headquarters, expanded home automation division, new services including UAV capabilities, and DISCOUNTS are offered on this special night. The Security Centre was already at the important task of protecting you but now it is even better!

Stop by on Thursday September 24, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cayman Technology Centre, 115 Printers Way and socialise with some refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and the company of Prince Charmings and Damsels in Distress.
 
REGISTER TODAY!

Limited seats still available for the Legislative Luncheon  

Premier the Hon. Alden McLaughlin Jr. will deliver the keynote address at the 8th annual Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman on Wednesday, 30th September.  
 
The event is proudly sponsored by Cayman Islands Yellow Pages.  
 
Each year the membership gets this unique opportunity to have lunch with elected and official members of Government. It also gives the Chamber Council a platform to discuss key issues impacting the membership and the wider business community.  
 
President Barry Bodden will deliver an introductory address. 
 
This annual event allows members to interact with the Government in a casual networking environment and to share your views on key legislative issues and matters. 

Only a few seats left - REGISTER TODAY
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FOLLOW US TO CAYSHOP! 

Do you have a new product or service that you'd like to showcase? CAYSHOP is an affordable way for a small business to reach thousands of customers. In its 22nd year, the event is the largest consumer showcase held annually.   
 
Ken Moore from LED Lighting has this to say:
"We took part in the CayShop Expo last year to launch our business,  LED Specialist,  in Cayman.   The show was both well organized and attended --- a great event to showcase our company into the marketplace.  For us, the CayShop Expo was a great success and helped us to introduce our company and products to the community."
 
Look who has already confirmed participation: Capital Realty, CUC, Fidelity Bank Insurance, Health Services Authority, IRG, Island Builders, Island Electronics, LED Lighting, LIME, Logic, RE/MAX, Rocay, The Security Centre and Wine & Glass.
 
The best locations go fast for this three day event which takes place 29th - 31st October at the Arts and Recreation Centre in Camana Bay. Contact Nicola at 743-9129 to learn how your business can benefit from CAYSHOP.
 
BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Nikita Durrant joins the Chamber team
 
Nikita Durrant is the newest addition to the Chamber office team. Ms. Durrant will assist with the coordination of Chamber events and programmes and general administrative duties.
 
She is a recent graduate from God's Bible School in Cincinnati, Ohio where she received
a Bachelor's degree in Intercultural Studies and World Missions and a Minor in Counseling.

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he is a graduate of the Wesleyan Christian Academy and participated in the Junior Achievement (JA) Company programme.  She served as President of the JA company, Tropical Impressions, and won the Chamber's sponsored JA Sales Person of the Year award in 2010. 

"Nikita is a talented and motivated young Caymanian who will help us to continue to deliver and develop quality programmes and events for the benefit of our members and wider community," said Chamber CEO Wil Pineau, CCE. "She has an outgoing and engaging personality and members are encouraged to contact her to say hello or to ask any questions about upcoming programmes or events," he said.

Members can contact Nikita directly at 743-9121 or via email at [email protected].  Ms. Durrant joins an outstanding Chamber team that includes Operations Manager Kerry Pratt, Membership Coordinator Nicola Burke and Administrative Assistant Trisha Meyerhoff.

24/7 - 365 Advertising? We have that!

 

The 2016 Chamber Desktop Calendar is now accepting advertisers. For just $1,200 (less than 1 full-page newspaper advertisement) your business can be promoted on 2,500 desktops every day of the year. This is extraordinary value for your marketing dollar and spaces on the calendar always go fast.  

 

The calendar will be 11 X 17, full-colour and continue to be of the highest quality.  

 

Reserve your space today.
Chamber presents award at Truman Bodden Law School Graduation

Chamber Vice President, Kyle Broadhurst presented the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce Prize for Best Performance in the third year (full time) LL.B module to Kylie Cross at the Truman Bodden Law School Graduation ceremony held in August.

"We applaud your hard work and dedication to your studies and wish you the best in your future endeavours" stated Mr. Broadhurst.

The Chamber of Commerce also sponsors awards for students from Triple C School, John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School and St. Ignatius Catholic School.

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