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Leadership Cayman host Final Seminar & Graduate From the 2016 Programme
The ˜Culture & Heritage seminar, which was sponsored by Cayman National Bank, aimed to provide the class members with a better understanding of Caymanian culture and heritage, both past and present, as well as understanding the issues collectively faced on Island.
The speakers for the Culture & Heritage seminar included Nancy Barnard, Deputy Chief Officer at the Ministry of Health & Culture, Cayman Islands Government; Natalie Urquhart, Director/Curator of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands; and Horacio Esteban, Caymanian Sculptor and Artist
The programme came to a close on Saturday evening, with the 2016 class members attending a graduation ceremony at the Ritz Carlton.
Martin Ruben then delivered some remarks on behalf of the Planning Committee, congratulating the class on their hard work and dedicated efforts throughout the year. The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Planning Committee, the Programme's mentors, the participating public & private sector speakers, and the following corporate sponsors for a fantastic year: Cayman Airways, Cayman First Insurance Company Ltd.,Cayman National Bank, Deloitte, Endless Energy, Greenlight Capital RE Ltd., and KPMG.
Applications for the 2017 programme will begin from August 1st 2016. If you are interested in joining the 2017 class or require further information, contact Programme Coordinator, Trisha Meyerhoff at admin@caymanchamber.ky or on 743-9123.
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FREE SME Final Call - Credit Risk Management
Tomorrow will see the latest instalment in our SME Workshop series take place at the Chamber of Commerce's Visitor and Investment Centre in Governors Square.
The topic of the session is Credit Risk Management and the workshop will be led by Rayal Bodden, Director of the Cayman Islands National Credit Bureau Ltd.
Topics for the workshop will include extending credit, the importance of credit policy, internal & external collections, and credit checks.
To get registered for the free event that takes place from 5:30pm-7:30pm tomorrow evening, please visit our website.
A partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, Commerce & Environment and the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce.
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Final Call! The Future of Intellectual Property Rights
It's your final chance to get signed up for tomorrow's BE INFORMED session that will take place from 3:00pm-5:00pm tomorrow afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce's Visitor and Investment Centre in Governors Square.
The session will focus on the future of Intellectual Property in the Cayman Islands, and will be helmed by Sophie Davies, a specialist solicitor from HSM IP.
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Chamber to Conduct 2016 Economic Crime Survey
The Chamber of Commerce will be conducting its third Economic Crime Survey of the decade this year. In partnership with KRyS Global, the survey will determine recent trends in financial crime and the impact of economic crime on the Cayman Islands.
The 2016 survey will seek to identify the current types of economic crime most likely to affect the Cayman Islands, as well as determining what progress has been made in the last five years in regards to combating economic crime.
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New Uniform Division Superintendent to Speak at Retail Economy Security Forum
New Superintendent of the Uniform Division, Robert Graham will speak at the upcoming Retail Economy Security Forum at 3:00pm on Wednesday July 6th, at the Chamber of Commerce's Visitors Centre. Superintendent Robert Graham is keen to meet and hear from local members of Cayman's social and business communities and has written this open letter of invitation to join him at the event.The forum will serve as an excellent opportunity for local residents and business members to meet the new Superintendent and make their voices heard, providing him with their current concerns and any feedback they may have.
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ICYMI: Tony's Toys Business After Hours
Last Thursday, June 16th, local automotive company Tony's Toys celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art showroom and centre.
Over 150 were present at the Business After Hours, during which local residents, business owners, and Tony's Toys staff celebrated the wonderful achievement. Chamber President, Paul Pearson, was in attendance to deliver some brief opening remarks which highlighted and praised the 15 year collaboration between the Chamber and Tony's Toys.
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3-Day SME Workshop Teaches Attendees How to Start & Develop a Business
Over 30 attendees were present during a 3-day workshop at the Chamber of Commerce last week.
The session, which the Chamber held in partnership with COSME, ran from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd and attendees were learning how to successfully and efficiently start and run a business. Each day had its own individual theme: with day one focusing on business planning, organisation and management; day two focusing on financial planning and management; and the final day focusing on business development and market orientation.
Mr. Prakaash Rostam, Key Expert SME & Private Sector Development Specialist (COSME) and Mr. James Andrews, Senior Managing Director Integra Realty Resources Caribbean helmed the sessions, sharing their expertise with the audience and helping them to better understand the nuts-and-bolts behind starting a company.
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Meet our Member:Lobster Pot Restaurant
Although they've only been a member since 2014, Lobster Pot Restaurant have been an active member, getting involved in a handful of programmes and events run by the Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, they donated gift certificates to be won in raffles during our Membership Information and Chamber Information Sessions, and provided a mouth-watering dinner for a Leadership Cayman seminar. The restaurant also buys fish on a daily basis from local fisherman, ensuring that their dishes are of an excellent quality, and supporting other local businesses and labourers in the process. We spoke to the Restaurant Manager, Jens Pankalla, and asked him a few questions about the business and the Chamber membership.
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Everyone's a Winner at Membership Information Session
Representatives from a range of businesses on Island attended the Chamber of Commerce's Member Information Session last Friday, 24th June.
The session aimed to provide prospective members with all the information they might need when considering joining the Chamber, and to provide current members with a refresher course.
Shirley Scott, owner and manager of local clothing retailer Munki Fashion House, generously provided all attendees with a $25 gift certificate.
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Chamber of Commerce Presents 2016 Awards to Local Graduates
The Chamber of Commerce celebrates the success of our youth with annual graduation awards. It is important that we nourish, support, and encourage the future generations of Cayman, and praising their hard work is an excellent way in which to do so.
This year, members of the Chamber Council attended some of the nearby schools to present the awards and plaques for the Class of 2016.
The Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate all of the 2016 graduates and we wish them the best of luck for their future endeavours.
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Read All About It! Get Your News to the Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce wants to support, promote, and protect your business. Whilst we have many tools, programmes, and workshops to do that, some might overlook our focus on current affairs.
The Chamber of Commerce's website has a section dedicated to local business, community, and Government news, and this is updated on a daily basis. Our website gets traction from thousands of visitors, from over 150 different countries from around the globe. The Chamber website is an excellent place for you to share your news and present your promotions.
If you have news that you want to spread, please do not hesitate to send it to us so we can post it to online and share it with our social media followers.
Whether it's a press release or a weekend discount, we'll put it up for all to see.
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