Caribbean Export and Business Support Organizations

Supporting BSO Projects and Programme Activities

award those who have contributed to the SME sector and raise the consciousness of the public about the importance of small businesses to the economic and social landscape of Barbados. With the theme “Re-engerising SMEs, Repositioning for Growth”, the SBA held a series of events that reflected a combination of entertainment, education, business development and the opportunity to reward businesses and other contributors to the development of the SME sector.   Caribbean Export supported the Association by providing funding for the SME Forum and supported the SME Seminar & Expo. The SBA is Barbados’ non-profit representative body for micro, small and medium enterprises. The Association seeks to expand business opportunities for its members, provide education & development services and lobby to ensure an enabling environment for the growth and sustainability of the SME sector. The SBA also explores business financing possibilities for its members. Trinidad and Tobago Services Week In 2013, the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) celebrated its sixth annual National Services Week. Under the theme “Services Export” Dream it, Do it!”, the week of activities seeks to highlight the value of the services sector, and raise awareness for the support of its development. Caribbean Export provided financial support for the hosting of activities during the National Services Week, as a part of the Agency’s support to national Coalitions and by extension, the regional services sector. The TTCSI is a national umbrella body that brings together all services sector organisations and associations. It is an alliance of professional services associations and organisations. The Coalition functions as a focal point to lobby, channel and address trade-in-services issues and services development issues, which are critical for the sector to thrive in the competitive global environment.

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