The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committe met with the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr Michael Darville, Thursday for a discussion on economic development in Grand Bahama. During the meeting, the GBCC executives expressed its members' views on a range of matters affecting the business community, including Value Added Tax (VAT), government business [...]
There is strength in numbers - this was the crux of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's (GBCC) message to business owners and prospective entrepreneurs in East Grand Bahama during a meeting in High Rock last Thursday. GBCC leaders met with the eastern district's business community to discuss the advantages of having an amplified and [...]
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada and Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau recently partnered to host Sense & Cents of Business Planning for small and medium enterprises seeking advice on growing their business both nationally and abroad. The half-day workshop was held at The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce and [...]
Chairman of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee (HCARC) Dr Marcus Bethel suggested the government would make a determination on the Hawksbill Creek Agreement's expiring tax concessions within the next three months. Dr Bethel made the claim while fielding questions from local business owners at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's (GBCC) monthly meeting on [...]
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) executive board recently assembled in West Grand Bahama to meet with business owners in Eight Mile Rock regarding their involvement in the GBCC. The meeting, which was held on Thursday evening at Mount Zion Baptist Church, served to inform entrepreneurs in the western district of the GBCC's objectives [...]
Many first-time business owners think about cash flow only when their cash reserves are low. Small business owners, however, know that, for them, “cash is king.” Related: The 5 Worst Cash-Flow Mistakes Small-Business Owners Make For many businesses, getting paid isn’t the problem – it’s when. Lumpy cash flow is a stressful experience for business owners [...]
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) in conjunction with the Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau (IGBSBB) and RBC Royal Bank will host a Sense and Cents of Business Planning Seminar on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Mick Holding, GBCC 1st vice president during a press briefing on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 noted that ‘Time [...]
Mr. Kevin D. Seymour, our Chamber’s returning president and his newly elected Board of Directors will be duly installed during the evening. This year, we have opted for an informal evening setting of music, dancing and wholesome entertainment ….No speeches!! […]
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president, Kevin Seymour, lists 10 issues that he insists must be addressed by the government in 2016 as they continue to present economic challenges to this developing nation. Seymour, returning president for the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) shared with The Freeport News his views on the implementation of [...]
Memories Grand Bahama Beach and Casino partnered with Dolly Madison in their second ‘ Local’ campaign, and on Monday, December 7 four winners were presented with certificates entitling them to a one night all-inclusive stay at the resort. James Rolle, General Manager at Dolly Madison confirmed that when shoppers spent $50 or more at the [...]
