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Bootleg Chocolates are premium, Bahamian-inspired chocolates. Bootleg’s co- owners, Daphne and Amanda, can trace their Bahamian ancestry back to the 1600’s.

Daphne studied at Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy in Canada and has been a Chocolatier for 15 years. Amanda comes from an advertising background and introduced herself to the science of chocolate at UC, Davis. They have adapted (or “bootlegged”) the flavors of the islands to please the modern palate.

As for the name “Bootleg Chocolates”, this represents fond memories of Granny’s tales, growing up in The Bahamas, of bootleggers and rum runners that darted in and out of the region during the days of Prohibition.

The dual spirits of good taste and adventure are the heart and soul of Bootleg Chocolates.

Learn More: https://bootlegchocolates.com

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BVTI): Nassau, Freeport, and Abaco. BTVI is a semi-autonomous institution certified by City and Guilds.

Programmes are structured on the semester system with a four-week job internship/practicum period at the end for certificate/diploma and associate degree programmes.

There are approximately 1,700 students at the Nassau campus, 300 in Grand Bahama and 100 in Abaco.

Learn More>>https://bit.ly/3Z8KCXp

BBSQ National Town Hall Meeting: POSTPONED ‼️

The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) would like to advise you that the National Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday September 18th, 2024 at 5: 30 PM at Trinity Anglican Church Nassau Bahamas, has been postponed until further notice.

Once a new date has been confirmed we will notify all of you.

Join the Bahamas-China Friendship Association’s Trade Mission to the Canton Fair & Yiwu Commodities Market, October 11th – 27th, 2024.

Unlock new business opportunities and discover the latest trends in global trade at two of China’s largest markets. Connect with top suppliers, explore innovative products, and expand your network. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your business!

For more information, follow this link>>https://bit.ly/4gomJ4r

The 6th Edition of the HUB Cámara Santo Domingo, will take place from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, at the El Embajador Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

HUB Cámara Santo Domingo is the largest multi-sectoral exhibition platform showcasing export products in the Dominican Republic and in recent years has become a leading event with significant international scope. HUB Cámara brings together Dominican and international companies under a B2B format designed for the exhibition of Agricultural, Agro-industrial, Construction, Manufacturing and Industry, Beauty, IT products and services.

Click here for more information about the benefits package for international buyers>>https://bit.ly/3XoGzot

Barbara Outten, owner of Bake Bahamas, started baking at the age of 13 and always knew that her recipe for success, would involve the baked goods she began to sell on holidays (from her residence), while working as a banker in Grand Bahama.

In 2002, Barbara opened a storefront location in Grand Bahama under the name, Barbs Bakery and expanded product offerings to include elaborate wedding cakes, specialty birthday cakes, cookies and other baked treats. The storefront remained open for several years until the economic downturn hit Grand Bahama and Barbara made the decision to close the storefront and return to a home-based business model.

In 2012, the company relaunched with new branding and a new name, Bake Bahamas. The name, Bake Bahamas, is indicative of the business going beyond the boundaries of Grand Bahama.

Since the rebranding, Bake Bahamas has worked with a US Food and Drug Administration Accepted Laboratory to determine specific nutritional label content for export items, namely flavored rum cakes, which now sells wholesale to major local retailers.

Learn More>>https://www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs/buy/company/bake-bahamas/

International Business Conference (IBC), 15 - 17 October, Guyana

With an international reach and local understanding the International Business Conference (IBC) offers a leading private sector led investment platform where participants will be provided with access to an unrivalled network and unique information, market intelligence and exposure to business opportunities. With high standards and integrity IBC is built on a belief that a responsible and profitable private sector has a crucial role to play in the regions development and prosperity. All ships rise together.

Learn More>>https://www.guyanabusinessconference.com/about

Unlocking Potential: AfriCaribbean Trade Opportunities

Despite a shared history and cultural ties, bilateral trade relations between Africa and the Caribbean remain vastly underexploited, with each region currently trading less than 1% of their exports with the other.

Recognizing the significant potential for growth, Afreximbank and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched an initiative on “Strengthening AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment”.

Register here to attend the September 2nd workshop: https://intracen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpdeqprTwvGtax3oCexYrPjpKOowM0Is1A #/registration

The BCCEC meets with the Chinese Embassy (Bahamas): Very meaningful discussions with Mr. Ingraham, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) as well as his team. Looking forward to more cooperation on trade, tourism, agriculture and other fields.

Very meaningful discussions with Mr. Ingraham, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation（BCCEC）as well as his team. Looking forward to more cooperation on trade, tourism, agriculture and other fields.

The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) is proud to be the National Coordinating Authority for the Joint SDG Fund Project in The Bahamas. BDB collaborates with four United Nations (UN) agencies: UN Women, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Its goal is to identify and support businesses with potential for future growth and international funding opportunities. This initiative is the first successful application from The Bahamas to the Fund and serves as a pilot for the region.

Learn More>>https://www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs/sdg-concessional-loan-fund/

BBSQ National Town Hall Meeting

Gain insight into the “Made in The Bahamas” certification program. This event will be held on Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30 pm at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on New Providence.

The meeting is scheduled for two (2) hours and is free and open to the public.

Learn More>>https://bit.ly/46VhapE