THE GEW SAINT LUCIA SOUTHERN PARTNERS MEETING

On Wednesday 6th September, GEW Partners from the south convened at the Windward & Leeward Brewery for the 3rd in a series of partners meetings to plan for a successful celebration of GEW 2017.  In collaboration with Junior Achievement St. Lucia and the St. Lucia Youth business trust, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture will host the 6th GEW Event from November 13th – 19th 2017 under the theme “Cultivating Young Leaders for Entrepreneurial Success.”

Partners were provided updates on the Chamber’s beacon activities and explored how they could get contribute to the week. Attendees also explored issues facing young entrepreneurs as well as small businesses and possible measures to curb & tackle these issues during GEW. One area that stood out was the preparation of our youth for the world of work and entrepreneurship.

Members present indicated a keen interest in working with youth during GEW and hosting activities that would seek to guide them along their journey. Partners were encouraged to submit their ideas early in an effort to engage the wider corporate community and financial institutions in discussions focusing on partnerships and support.

An invitation is extended to all agencies, young aspiring entrepreneurs and institutions from the south with an interest or a role to play in growing Entrepreneurship, to be part of this global celebration by attending partners meetings held at the Windward & Leeward Brewery from 10:00am. All that is required is for you to plan an activity or attend an event during the week of November 13th – 19th 2017 and be part of this global event. The next partners meeting will be held on October 4th, 2017.

 

Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors—introducing them to new possibilities and exciting opportunities