Global Entrepreneurship Week Bonaire (GEW Bonaire) proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary by expanding to a month-long series of in-person and virtual events. Events leading up to GEW 2024 is called Road to Global (RTG), then there is GEW events during GEW week and Post Global Events (PGE). GEW will provide even more chances to learn and grow, inspire and empower seasoned entrepreneurs, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Taste the flavor of GEW-B 10 years packed into GEW-B 2024.
“Ten years of GEW-B marks a decade of growth, resilience, and opportunity for Bonaire’s entrepreneurial community,” said Amilea Pieternella, president of GEW-B. “GEW-B extends a special thank you to its sponsors, partner organizations, and volunteers whose invaluable support and resources throughout the years made this 10th-anniversary celebration possible. It’s a celebration of the spirit of entrepreneurship on Bonaire.”
In alignment with this year’s theme, Health, Wealth, and Entrepreneurship, throughout November, GEW-B is offering a diverse lineup of events, including a mix of in-person and virtual masterclasses, a panel discussion, Youth Entrepreneurship Workshops, radio raffles, Business Hall of Fame awards, Lifetime Achievement awards, partner events, radio interviews, bonus events, and much more.
Event highlights
In-person masterclasses at the Bonaire Business Center, from 7-8.35 p.m.
- Andrew Tweeboom – November 18 (happened already)
- Fernando Nava – November 25
- Anthony Nicolaas – November 26
- Chamber of Commerce – November 27 (Chamber of Commerce)
- Roderick Wilson & Malcolm Wilson – November 29
Online masterclasses
- Constantijn House of Orange – November 18, 10-11 a.m. (happened already)
- Ernest Ross – November 18, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m (happened already).
- Blue Zones – Longevity November 19, 11-12 p.m. (happened already)
- Victor Gutierrez – November 21, 7-8:35 p.m. (Business Center Bonaire & live streamed)
- Jeff Hoffman – November 26, 11:45 a.m.-13.15 p.m.
Special events
- Opening Ceremony & Business Hall of Fame – November 18, 6:15-8:45 p.m. at Divi Flamingo Hotel, free event and open to our community (happened already)
- Closing Gala & Lifetime Achievement Award – November 29, 6:45-10 p.m. at Plaza Hotel, featuring a tribute to two exceptional local entrepreneurs (still to come)
- Kids’ Discovery Challenge & Teen-Preneur Hall of Fame – November 28, celebrating young entrepreneurs in Bonaire (still to come)
GEW-B invites the community of Bonaire, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs to join in the month-long celebration, participate in the events and invite others to experience the vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship.
For a complete event schedule, registration details, and updates, please visit the GEW-B Website and follow us on social media: https://GEW-Bonaire.com, https://www.facebook.com/GEW-Bonaire.