Caribbean Business Club Jamaica - Open and Ready for Business during CWC 2007

February 2007 - There are no boundaries to where you talk business but JAMPRO, through its Caribbean Business Club and Jamaica Attraction Investment Programme (JIAP) initiatives is leaving nothing to chance. Avid cricket fans who want to conduct business while in Jamaica for Cricket World Cup 2007, or simply network with key executives, are welcome to do so at one of the two Caribbean Business Club clubhouses. Local business persons, who want to meet with international counterparts and explore trade prospects or exchange business ideas, can do that as well. JAMPRO, through its JIAP programee, has targeted key leads for investment and trade in new and emerging markets like India and Australia, and have invited them to be part of its hosting programme.

Open daily, 7am-12 midnight from March 11-27, the Kingston Clubhouse will utilize over 6,000 sq. ft of optimal space at 20-24 Barbados Avenue in the heart of New Kingston’s financial district. Club Members and specially invited guests will have access to private meeting rooms, a fully equipped media centre, and a relaxing restaurant & lounge. A full calendar of evening activities has also been developed in conjunction with official Caribbean Business Club sponsors JPS, Cable & Wireless, Development Bank of Jamaica, and 3M. Export ready companies that have registered with JAMPRO will also have the opportunity to house displays and interact with potential buyers.

The Montego Bay Clubhouse albeit a smaller space, will be housed at Shop #10 in the exclusive Half Moon Shopping Plaza, Rose Hall. It will be set up as a business lounge and remain open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. from March 3-25.

Caribbean Business Club is the perfect vehicle for entrepreneurs and corporations ready to team up with global and regional partners and tap into the Caribbean’s wealth of business opportunities. Member benefits include business matching, company listing on the Caribbean Business Club website, business hosting and facilitation services, timely access to information and complimentary passes to the Clubhouse and events.

If you’re not already a member, register now at www.caribbeanbusinessclub.com or call 978-3337 ext. 2265 and speak with our Member Service Officer for further details. Membership is free until April 2007.

Background - Caribbean Business Club is the perfect vehicle for entrepreneurs and corporations ready to team up with global and regional partners and tap into the Caribbean’s wealth of business opportunities. Jamaica offers a range of professional and other services that when coupled with its location makes us a very competitive trade & investment partner. Our vibrant manufacturing and agri-business sectors include more than coffee - we supply world markets with a range of quality products including specialty & gourmet niches in North America and Europe.

If Tourism is your business, we need consultants, supply of goods, and training particularly in heritage tourism, sports tourism and eco-tourism, For ICT, look to our near shore facilities to meet your Business Process Outsourcing Needs, contact centres and software development. Or, if you work in the Creative Industries, you already know that our musicians and athletes are world class, and our film locations are simply breathtaking.

Interested in finding out more about doing business in Jamaica? Visit www.investjamaica.com.

For additional information, contact:
Lesley-Ann Thompson
Marketing Specialist, JAMPRO Business Legacy
Tel: 876-978-7755, ext 2255.