AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Finance: Colombia’s FinMaq raised US$6.5 million, led by Accion, to finance machinery for small businesses. In the Caribbean, the CDB says MSMEs are central to the economy but remain underserved by lenders. Jamaica Investment: Overseas members hold J$40 billion of VM Group’s J$170 billion in deposits. The group is urging the diaspora to consider investments in Jamaican businesses, alongside property and financial assets. Business Support: Curaçao’s economic development ministry will run five workshops for entrepreneurs and SMEs from Nov. 9 to 25, covering sustainability, sales and government contracts. St. Kitts’ SBDC is also seeking nominations for Global Entrepreneurship Week business awards. Local Competitiveness: Barbados’ business development minister warns that weak service and safety standards threaten the island’s ability to compete. In Anguilla, artisan chocolate maker Anguilla Sands & Salts is adding visitor experiences to its locally owned business.
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