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Fred Perpall to speak at upcoming GB Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:37 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce president John Swain and his 2011-2012 Board of Directors will be officially installed at a gala banquet on Saturday, February 18^th, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Lucayan Resort at 7pm.

Guest speaker for the event is Bahamian born Fred Perpall, Managing Director of the Beck Group of Atlanta, Georgia.

Fred’s career at Beck includes a broad range of projects including higher education, religious, athletic, recreational, sustainability and healthcare in domestic...

Annual Grand Bahama Chamber Of Commerce Installation Banquet, February 18th

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:57:12 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - The Annual Installation Banquet of the Grand Bahama Chamber Of Commerce will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom, Grand Lucayan Resort.

Under the Theme: “Reset, Restart, Restore”, Mr. John Swain, our Chamber’s newly elected president and his new and dynamic Board of Directors will be duly installed during the evening. This event is our premier fundraiser therefore we ask that you render your full support by attending this function...

Grand Bahama Chamber congratulates Jumpstart awardees

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:22:34 EDT

Freeport, Grand Bahama – The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce under its new President, John Swain has chartered a course for 2011-2012 under the theme, ‘Reset, Restart, and Restore’. A very gloomy business outlook with rough seas ahead has been painted for Grand Bahama over the past several years. The GBCC as the premier organization that brings together the business community has taken the helm to guide businesses safely to shore with its various programs and initiatives.

To this end, The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the first 25 Grand Bahamians who recently received their Jumpstart Government Grant. Small Businesses as is frequently stated plays an integral role in boosting our economy. We look forward to 25...

Swain installed as new president of GB Chamber

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:43:44 EDT

The Freeport News: The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has a new president after the annual election of officers and directors were held at Ruby Swiss yesterday.

John Swain, the former first vice president went uncontested and was instated as president, taking the reigns from former president, Peter Turnquest, who served two terms consecutively.

Swain addressed the Chamber for the first time as president yesterday...

(Photos) Grand Bahama Chamber Business Excellence Awards

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:53:07 EDT

The Freeport News: Companies, businesspersons and entrepreneurs were lauded Saturday evening during the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Award ceremony, for their contributions to the development of the island and the economy, particularly during the economic downturn being experienced worldwide.

Award recipients included Raymond Jones, Erika Gates, Brian Botham, Jeremy Cafferata and MSC, Bahamas.

K. Peter Turnquest, GB Chamber of Commerce president congratulated the nominees, finalists and winners who continue to aspire to build a better...