Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
Kingston, Jamaica – November 16, 2024 – The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), in collaboration with its agencies, will host a series of events to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), November 17-22. The week’s activities aim to drive innovation, support business growth, and provide essential resources for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Jamaica.
“Global Entrepreneurship Week offers a unique opportunity to showcase the resilience, creativity, and innovation of Jamaican entrepreneurs,” stated Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
“By equipping our MSMEs with the tools and resources they need to succeed, we are building stronger businesses that are able to compete regionally and internationally and are contributing to Jamaica’s economic growth and job creation.”
GEW will include the following activities:
According to Latoya Richards Franklin, Chief Technical Director at MIIC, the suite of activities is a comprehensive undertaking by the Ministry, its agencies and departments.
“This year’s series of activities reflects our commitment to creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports innovation and growth. By collaborating with our agencies, we aim to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, providing them with the business resources, markets and opportunities to succeed locally and internationally,” stated Mrs. Richards Franklin.
MIIC encourages all MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs to participate in these events to gain valuable insights, network with peers, and access resources to enable them to increase their productivity and profitability and global competitiveness. For more information on event details and participation, visit the Ministry’s social media platforms.
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