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Community : Service Organizations : GB Chamber of Commerce
Transform Your Team: “Getting the Best from your Team in Tough Times.” - Mar 5, 2010 - 10:48:57 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Don’t just survive in tough economic times, come out on top! Maximize your profitability and energize your employees. Please join The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and the Bahamas Employer’s Confederation at our next Chamber Institute Workshop, “Transform Your Team; Getting the Best from your Team in Tough Times.”

On Wednesday, March 10, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Kaylus Horton, a Career Path Coach with the Renaissance Group of Companies, will facilitate this informative and interactive workshop. The step by step process will help organizations of all sizes elevate their teams’ performance levels. Objectives to be covered are: Maintaining your business vision, preparing employees to adapt in various situations...
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Peter Turnquest on the Vision for Grand Bahama - Mar 1, 2010 - 10:31:25 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - The following are remarks made by President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Bahama Business Outlook on February 25th.

So what is the vision for Grand Bahama?  I am advised that such a vision is being finalized and I hope that it will be shared with us in due course, but I have to confess I am curious as to what it will contain and if it will reflect consultation with the indigenous stakeholders to ensure it relevance and credibility.  Forming a vision for an island like ours is not an easy task considering the politics and other extenuating circumstances, but is a worthwhile endeavor to try to bring some focus to our attempts to attract investment which should be lined up with our educational requirements to ensure our citizens benefit...

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GB Chamber of Commerce Grown Folks Party - Feb 26th - Feb 26, 2010 - 5:00:36 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce presents Grown Folks Party Winter Rendezvous at Jokers Wild Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

You are invited to attend the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's members and friends for an evening of fun and dance. Music By: MLD Productions.

Entrance Fee $20.00 and Tickets can be purchased at Chamber of Commerce on the Mall Drive, Seventeen Shop and Gizmos and Gadgets...
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GB Chamber of Commerce holds 2010 Installation Banquet - Feb 15, 2010 - 11:23:58 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce held their Installation Banquet to introduce their new board on Saturday, February 13th at the Our Lucaya resort ballroom.

Persons in attendance enjoyed a performance by Bahamian recording artist, Terneille 'TaDa' Burrows and danced to the Matrix Band.

Enclosed are the names of the new board of directors and photos of the event by Derek Carroll...

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GB Chamber of Commerce to hold annual Installation Banquet - February 13th - Jan 26, 2010 - 5:45:42 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Chamber Of Commerce will hold its annual Installation Banquet on February 13, 2010 at Our Lucaya Resort. Mr. K. Peter Turnquest, our Chamber’s newly elected president and his new Board of Directors will be duly installed during the evening. I am pleased to extend a special invitation to you to join us on this occasion.

Names of new board members are enclosed.

As this is our largest fundraiser for the year, we ask that you give us your full support by att ending the function and by encouraging as many persons as possible to attend.   A Program Booklet is being produce to commemorate the occasion. Attached is a reservation form...
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Peter Turnquest elected as new Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce President - Nov 26, 2009 - 12:48:15 PM
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Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting on November 25th at the Sunrise Resort & Marina, and their elections for the Chamber Officers & Directors for the 2009/2010 Administrative were held at that time.  

Mr. K. Peter Turnquest of Telcom Trading & Consulting Ltd., and
Chairman of the Board of SkyBahamas was elected the G.B. Chamber's new president.

The newly elected executive board is as follows John Swain as 1st Vice President; Esmond Weeks as 2nd Vice President; Chatto Outten as Treasurer; and Leigh Lightbourne-Termath as Secretary...

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GB Chamber of Commerce holds 2nd Annual Excellence Awards - Nov 17, 2009 - 8:40:54 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd Annual Excellence Awards  on Saturday, November 14th with a gala evening at the Regency Theatre.

50 persons in all were nominated this year in six categories: 1) Outstanding Business Person of the Year; 2) Developing Entrepreneur of the Year; 3) Company of the Year; 4) Philanthropic Business Person of the Year; 5) Business Student of the Year; and 6) Lifetime Achievement.

Company of the Year went to BWA and Sawyer's Food Store; Don Roberts won Outstanding Business Person of the Year; and...

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EPA Professional Services Seminar - July 30th & 31st - Jul 29, 2009 - 9:33:02 AM

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Nassau/Freeport, The Bahamas -  Professional Service Providers & The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).  What's in it for you?

Attend a seminar that aims to address Market Access for Caribbean Service Suppliers in Europe under the EPA: Implications for Business Strategies, facilitated by Ramesh Chaitoo, Caribbean Regional Negotiation Machinery (CRNM); and Dr. Noel Watson, Service Trade Unit and Trade Specialist.

Thursday, July 30th at British Colonial Hilton, NASSAU, and Friday, July 31st at Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, FREEPORT. 8:30 to 5:00pm both days...

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Grown Folks Golden Oldies - May 22nd - May 17, 2009 - 10:31:37 AM

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Grand Bahama Island - The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce presents, Grown Folks Golden Oldies on Friday, May 22nd at Jokers Wild.

A Spring Fling in the Merry Month of May!  Music by DJ Pit-a-Pat from ZNS radio.

Tickets at Chamber headquarters on Mall Drive, Gizmos & Gadgets, and Seventeen Shop. $20 in advance (includes 1 drink) or $30 at the door...

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Grand Bahama Chamber next luncheon topic, "Unemployment Benefit Scheme"‏ - Apr 27, 2009 - 3:59:48 AM

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You are invited to attend The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Meeting to be held at the Sunrise Resort and Marina on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 at 12:30pm.
 
This month's topic will be the "Unemployment Benefit Scheme" to be presented by top executives of the National Insurance Board.

For additional information and applicable reservation form please see the attached...

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Hon. Byran Woodside to speak at next GB Chamber Business Luncheon - Mar 23, 2009 - 10:26:20 AM

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce invites you to their next Business Luncheon to be held at Sunrise Resort and Marina on Wednesday, March 25th at 12:30pm.

Guest speaker will be the Hon. Byran Woodside, MP Minister of State for Lands & Local Government. He will be addressing Chamber Members and Guests on the upcoming Commonwealth Local Government Forum scheduled for May 2009.

Please RSVP as not to miss this important meeting...

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Emera, President and CEO address to the Grand Bahama Business Community - Feb 25, 2009 - 6:03:49 PM

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Enclosed are remarks made by Emera, President and CEO, Chris Huskilson at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on February 25th.

"I’m pleased to be able to introduce our Company, Emera to you, and thank you for this warm welcome.  It has meant a lot for me, and others with Emera, to be greeted warmly to this business community.

 

And we are excited to be here. When people ask me why we invested in Grand Bahama Power I am delighted to give the answer.

 

We see great potential in Grand Bahama, it has great potential for, and to position itself with strength in the Carribean..."

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Christopher Huskilson President and CEO, Emera Inc., to address Grand Bahama Business Community‏ - Feb 25, 2009 - 9:49:24 AM

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On Wednesday, the 25th of February Christopher Huskilson,President and CEO, Emera Inc., will address the business community at the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch meeting at the Sunrise Resort & Marina.

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Huskilson as our guest this month,” noted Greg Moss, GB Chamber President. “He and his company have joined one of Grand Bahama’s most important industries and we are very interested in his company’s plans here and in the rest of The Bahamas.”

Mr. Huskilson will speak to Chamber members about Emera’s experience in the energy industry and their investment in Grand Bahama Power Company. He will also specifically address renewable and alternative energy possibilities for the Island...

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Chamber's SMESU Director Represents The Bahamas at CAIC Meetings in St. Kitts & Nevis!‏ - Feb 20, 2009 - 3:31:14 PM
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Hank Ferguson, Director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s recently established Small and Medium Enterprises Support Unit recently represented that non-profit organization at the 93rd Board of Directors Meeting & Joint Regional Chambers and Manufacturers Meeting of the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC) in St. Kitts and Nevis from February 5th - 8th, 2009.

Representatives from Chambers from throughout the English speaking Caribbean, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe and St. Maarten were in attendance. The meeting focused on issues related to the Global Financial Crisis and the impact on the Caribbean region...
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GB Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet & Installation - Feb 3, 2009 - 12:36:12 PM

Grand Bahama Island - On Saturday, February 7th, the Annual Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Installation of Officers and Directors will take place at the Westin & Sheraton, Our Lucaya Resort.

Cocktails at 7pm, Dinner at 8pm. Dancing to Matrix Band.

Enclosed is ticket information and the list of new Officers and Directors.

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GB Chamber of Commerce Elect New Board for 2008-09 - Nov 26, 2008 - 5:17:13 PM

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting and election of officers & directors on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Westin At Our Lucaya Resort.  The slate of officers, as presented by the Nomination Committee were elected unopposed by the membership.  Presiding over the election was outgoing treasurer K. Peter Turnquest.

The board of directors for the 2008 – 2009 administrative year are Gregory Moss, President, Greg Langstaff, 1st vice president, Linda Turnquest, 2nd vice president, John Swain, treasurer, Rochelle Knowles, secretary, 1st year directors Jenny Barr, Charles Pratt, Minna Outten-Winters, Ta’Shar Cuccurrullo, Philip Franks, Cleveland Duncombe and returning to serve the second year of a two year term are directors Joyann McIntosh, Denise Adderley, Leigh Termath and Esmond Weekes. The Board of Directors consists of 15 members who must be members of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce...
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The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting - Nov 25, 2008 - 5:06:37 PM

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Please note that The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday November 26th, 2008 in the Great Harbour Cay Room, Westin at Our Lucaya, 12:30pm.
 
Please see the attached Nomination Report and enclosed Reservation Form.

Click [Read more...] for further information...

Community : Service Organizations : GB Chamber of Commerce
GB Chamber of Commerce Mix and Mingle - November 14th - Nov 14, 2008 - 1:39:07 PM


You can combine business and pleasure! Come to our Mix and Mingle at Churchill's Restaurant at Our Lucaya on Friday, November 14th starting at 6pm.

Meet the Chamber President, Gregory Moss and tell him what you would like to see the Chamber involved in. Meet the board of directors and find out what their roles are within the Chamber and what projects they are working on.

Do you like to unwind and still talk business? Do you want to promote your business after hours?  Donation of $20 includes two drinks and appetizers.

GB Chamber AGM is Wednesday, November 26th, 12:30pm at The Westin...

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GB Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards - Oct 21, 2008 - 12:24:35 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas -  The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce  held their Business Excellence Recognition Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Regency Theatre followed by Awards Presentations and it was deemed a successfull first year for this new annual event.

Sir Albert Miller and Harold "Sonny" Waugh were both Lifetime Achievement awardees.

Cleveland Duncombe took Businessperson of the Year award, while Kelly's and Regional Air took Business of the Year.

Click [Read more...] to view all the final results and photos by Derek Carroll...

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