September 6, 2016
CHAMBER VOICE
Enrolment for the 2017 Leadership Cayman Class Now Open


The enrolment for the 2017 Leadership Cayman (LC) programme is now open for prospective class members. 


The Chamber will be hosting three orientation sessions which will provide interested persons with all the information they will need about the course, and will also give them the opportunity to interact and network with LC alumni. 


These sessions will all be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Governors Square on:
Meet our Member: Anytime Fitness



Health & fitness is often at the forefront of our minds, and none are quite as engaging or interactive about being healthy than Anytime Fitness.


Cayman's first 24-hour gym based in Camana Bay offers its members a comprehensive range of classes to sign up for (including Tribe Team Training and MovNat), state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment to master, and friendly & knowledgeable trainers who can motivate you to get you to where you want to be.


Anytime Fitness also offer a corporate discount; something which would be beneficial to the Chamber Membership. They only require a small number of employees from each company, and they'll come by your offices and give you all the information you might need. For further information about corporate rates, contact Alyssa at alyssa.anytimecayman@gmail.com.


Each new member is entitled to two complimentary fitness consultations too!


We spoke to Alyssa ourselves about the gym and what they do. 
 
Chamber of Commerce and Government to host Marketplace 2016


The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Tourism to host Marketplace 2016.
 
The event will bring business from Cayman and the wider Caribbean territories together to celebrate the Caribbean Week of Agriculture.


The two-day event will give businesses the opportunity to meet their Caribbean peers, as well as allowing them to showcase their products and services to a wider audience.


Mentors Needed for 2017 Mentoring Cayman Programme



The Chamber of Commerce is looking for mentors to join the Mentoring Cayman programme for 2017.



The programme sees selected students from our nearby schools partnering up with a professional member of our business community, learning new skills for future development.


The programme is a terrific way for prospective mentors to give back to the community, and gives students the encouragement and education that they will benefit from.


Those interested in becoming a mentor must undergo a police clearance and provide the Chamber of Commerce with a resume which includes information about your education, employment history, and personality & hobbies.


To find out more about the programme please visit our website or contact us at reception@caymanchamber.ky. 
Know Your Pension Law at Our Upcoming Masterclass
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Our "Pensions" masterclass on September 22nd is fast approaching, and this particular masterclass completely sold out last time it was held!


With the changes made to the Pensions Law earlier on this year, it is of vital importance that you stay up to date and fully aware of how these changes may affect you. 


We also have upcoming workshops focussing on Moving into Management (September 20th) and Building Trust Skills (September 28th). 


If you're a Chamber member you receive a discounted rate for all of our paid training courses, making them even more affordable!


If you are interested in signing up for any of these courses, or want to see what else we have running, please visit the Chamber website. 


Member Movements: Aguru Offers and CIMA Surveys


The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) is still looking for responses to their survey measuring the general awareness about their. roles and functions.


The survey is preceding a 12-week radio campaign with Radio Cayman which will educate the Caymanian public, and there some prizes up for grabs so get started today!


Meanwhile, Cayman based marketing company Aguru are putting on an amazing offer for Chamber members. 


They're currently offering the first 10 Chamber Members who contact them a FREE comprehensive website and social media review!


So, if your business needs a helping hand from some marketing and design experts, contact Aguru today. 
Is Online Training Beneficial for You?

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The Chamber of Commerce is still gathering responses for its online training survey.


We work tirelessly to ensure that we support, promote and protect our members, and our Professional Development and Training Centre is one of our many useful tools.


But we want to make sure that we aren't missing anything that will give you even more assistance, so your opinion would be very much appreciated.


For those who have taken part so far, we thank you. For those who haven't and have a few minutes spare, please follow the link below and tell us what you think about online training.
Chamber Renews SME Contract with Ministry of Commerce


The Ministry of Commerce has renewed its contract for the hosting of small business workshops with the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce.


The contract took effect on 18 August 2016 and runs until the end of Government's current fiscal year on 31 December 2017. The Chamber is required to host 18 workshops on areas such as accounting, human resources and marketing, which are deemed relevant business topics for small and micro businesses.


The agreement includes funding for workshop management services including venue booking and audio-visual equipment; advertising; workshop materials and personnel costs. The Ministry chose to renew the contract after receiving positive feedback from attendees.
Chamber CEO to Travel to Europe on Fact Finding Mission


Chamber CEO Wil Pineau, CCE, will be travelling to the Dutch capital later this month as he ventures on a fact finding trip. 
 
In Amsterdam, he will be joining other attendees as they learn more about the development of business incubators in the Netherlands. 


The trip is being funded by COSME, a European Union initiative, which provides small-and-medium enterprises and business support organisations in British, Dutch and French overseas territories with the support they need.


This support can range from investment and financial backing, to having a professional and experienced mentor provide you with business advice. 
Still Time to Participate in the 2016 Economic Crime Survey


There is still time to take part in the Chamber of Commerce's 2016 Economic Crime Survey



This 2016 edition of the survey is 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.



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.



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