August 9, 2016
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Digicel Facilitating Upcoming Digital Media & Telephony SME Workshop

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its twelfth SME Workshop of 2016 at the end of the month, on August 25th.

The workshop will be facilitated by Digicel's Mark Mimnagh (Head of Product) and Brian Walsh (Marketing Manager).

The free evening session, which focuses on "How to Maximise Your Spend Across Digital Media and Telephony," will cover topics such as getting the most out of mobile and online marketing, determining the most effective ways of managing your bills, and much more.

The session will run from 5:30pm until 7:30pm at the Chamber of Commerce conference room in Governors Square.

Register online today if you are interested in coming along to this session and enhancing your digital media and telephony knowledge.

Would YOU like online training? Let us know!
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The Chamber of Commerce is proud to support its members and the local community with its Professional Development and Training Centre.
 
Training is a vital part of personal and business growth and our wide range of sessions, ranging from legal masterclasses to SME Workshops, are effective in helping that development.
 
But the Chamber is aware that not all businesses or individuals can attend our training sessions. So we thought, what about online training?
 
The Chamber would like your assistance in determining whether or not the implementation of online training sessions would be useful for our Chamber Members.
 
Below you will find a link to a survey and we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete it.
 
If your responses indicate so, the Chamber would be excited to bring an extra dimension to its Professional Development and Training Centre, as well as making training available to more people in our community.

Careers, Education & Training Expo Date Announced

The Chamber of Commerce has confirmed a date for the 2017 Careers, Education and Training Expo.

The Expo will take place on Friday 24th March 2017. 

The event will be held at UCCI's Sir Vassel Johnson Hall. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the event - or if you are interested in having your business exhibited at the expo in March - please contact Nicola Burke at membership@caymanchamber.ky.
2016 Economic Crime Survey released

The Chamber of Commerce has released the 2016 Economic Crime Survey to selected members.

This 2016 edition of the survey will be the third conducted within the last decade, and its objectives are to determine the latest trends in economic crime.

The Chamber has partnered with KRyS Global to formulate and distribute the survey, with KRyS Global analysing the findings once the surveys are completed by August 31st 2016.

If you are managing director or CEO of a business, and you are interested in taking part in our survey, please contact Kerry Pratt at Kerry.pratt@caymanchamber.ky.

Kerry will send you the link to the survey and provide you with all further information you may require.
Salary & Benefits Survey available for purchase

The Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Salary and Benefits Survey is still available for purchase from our offices in Governors Square.

The survey acts as an excellent resource for employers and businesses who want to ensure that the wages and benefits that they offer are of the best standard.

Keeping the morale of your workforce high is of vital importance to any business, so buy a salary survey today to ensure your employees' happiness.

Contact Kerry Pratt at Kerry.pratt@caymanchamber.ky for further information and for survey costs.

Only 2 advertising spots remain on the Chamber Desktop Calendar

There are only 2 advertising spots left for the 2017 Chamber Desktop Calendar.

The calendar serves as an excellent advertisement for businesses as it ensures year-round recognition from calendar owners.

And at a cost of only $3.00 a day the Calendar provides local businesses with an incredibly affordable opportunity.

If you are interested in getting your business acknowledged for the 365 days in 2017, please contact Nicola Burke at membership@caymanchamber.ky for pricing and information.

But be quick, because the remaining spaces will be gone in a flash!
Meet our Member: S & D Enterprise Ltd.

S&D Enterprise Ltd.
are a recent addition to the Chamber Membership, but they are a small business with an energetic and proactive mentality.

The health & beauty retailer stock a wide range of products that are all naturally sourced and made, cruelty-free, and suitable for both adults and children.

Her products are especially chosen to be suitable for those who may be prone to skin irritations, have allergies which prevent them using certain health products, or for those who wish to use vegan products only.

CEO Sheilane Ricot has been a busy member since joining, attending SME Workshops, Member Information Sessions, and our recent Speed Networking event to both advertise and promote her business, as well as meet her peers and form new business relations.

We spoke with Sheilane about the business. 


Two Chamber Members Add New Discounts

Looking for that brilliant breakfast, luscious lunch, or delicious dinner? Then the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce may be able to help.

Chamber members XQ's and Smoothie King have all announced new offers for those who currently hold a Chamber Discount Card.

If you love grabbing a slice, then XQ's could be the place for you. The pizza, bar and grill establishment are offering all Chamber members 10% off their food and drinks!

Or, if a liquid lunch is what you prefer, Smoothie King are offering Chamber members $1 off any smoothie they choose!

The Chamber Discount Programme is an excellent way for local businesses to support their peers and promote themselves.

If you are a Chamber member and would like to advertise an offer to the membership, please contact Nicola at membership@caymanchamber.ky.


Start getting Teed Up for the Chamber Golf Classic 2016

The Chamber of Commerce is starting preparations for its 2016 Chamber Golf Classic.

Tee time will be November 4th this year, and the Chamber is currently seeking sponsors for one of the best events of the year.

There is a wide range of sponsorship opportunities - ranging from platinum name sponsorships, to individual hole advertising.

Sponsored challenges are always great fun too, such as our hole-in-one shootouts, as well as our longest drive and closest to the pin battles.

If you're interested in getting your brand recognised at this brilliant event, or you want to find out more how you and a team can take part, please contact Nicola Burke at membership@caymanchamber.ky.

Chip in today to ensure your place, and don't miss out on this excellent opportunity.
Kimpton Ride Away with Grand Raffle Prize During Speed Networking Event

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce hosted its most recent Speed Networking session last week, Friday 5th August, at the offices in Governors Square.

The event, which gives local business an opportunity to showcase their businesses on a restricted 5-minute performance window, saw employees from the Kimpton Seafire Resort ride in on a specially branded bicycle.

Also present for the event were marketing experts Aguru Limited, health focused Anytime Fitness, design savvy BrandSource Home Gallery, business supply retailer Cayman Business Machines Ltd., thrill-seeking George's Watersports, health & beauty wholesaler S&D Enterprise Ltd., motor minded Tony's Toys, and office furnishers Workplace Environments.


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