Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama to host investment and trade mission with Hubei, China
By Immerse Bahamas
Oct 20, 2015 - 11:43:30 AM

THE GRAND BAHAMA PORT AUTHORITY – Executives of The Grand Bahama Port Authority meet the Advance Team from Hubei Province. From left: Mr. Graham Torode, President & CEO, The Grand Bahama Development Company; Ms. Ginger Moxey, President & CEO, Immerse Bahamas; Mr. Henry St. George, Vice President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; Mr. Ian Rolle, President, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ms. Sarah St. George, Vice Chairman, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Mr. Xiang Fei, Division Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; and Mrs. Deann Seymour, Chief Financial Officer, The Grand Bahama Port Authority. Photo: Immerse Bahamas

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The stage is set for Grand Bahama Island to host an investment and trade mission of Hubei Province top level executives who are looking for investment and trade opportunities, with specific focus on business match-making opportunities with local Bahamian companies and entrepreneurs.

After an Advance Team visit hosted by Immerse Bahamas in early October 2015, the China Council for Promotion of International Trade [CCPIT) Sub-Council, Hubei have confirmed a trade mission to The Bahamas, as a part of their ‘Entering America’ initiative. Dubbed the ‘Investment & Trade Mission; Hubei China to The Bahamas’ [ITM Hubei China], this initiative is scheduled to take place from 29th November – 2nd December 2015, and will be led by Hubei Province Government Officials.  

With its industrial attributes, Grand Bahama Island was selected as the destination for ‘Match-Making Sessions’ on 30th November 2015, with businesses throughout The Bahamas.

FREEPORT HARBOUR | CONTAINER PORT – CCPIT Hubei Advance Team tours the Freeport Harbour with views of the Freeport Container Port. Pictured from left Mr. Xiang Fei, Division Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; Ms. Ginger Moxey, President & CEO, Immerse Bahamas; Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; and Mr. Rudolph Tener-Knowles, Commercial/Business Development Coordinator, Freeport Harbour Company Limited, Freeport Container Port Limited, The Grand Bahama Airport Company Limited, and Sea Air Business Center. Photo: Immerse Bahamas

The Government of The Bahamas, including the Ministry for Grand Bahama, The Bahamas Investment Authority, Ministry of Financial Services and Trade, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Marine Resources are working closely with partners for this historical initiative for The Bahamas.  Partners of ITM Hubei China include The Grand Bahama Port Authority, The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation, and The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board.

The Delegation will consist of executives from various Hubei enterprises with a mission to seek potential investment opportunities in The Bahamas and to promote bilateral trade, with representation in the areas of Agriculture; Light Industry; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry; High-Tech Industry; Mechanical Equipment; Urban Construction; Engineering Construction and Building Materials [including Property/Real Estate Development and Tourism]; Mineral Resources Exploration; and Automobile Industry.

A GIFT TO THE MINISTER – Ms. Xiaoyan Li presents a gift to the Minister for Grand Bahama from CCPIT Hubei. Pictured from left: The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama and Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council. Photo: Immerse Bahamas

During the Mission, a MOU will be signed to develop relations between CCPIT Hubei and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce to promote economic, trade and technical cooperation.

The ‘Investment & Trade Mission; Hubei China to The Bahamas’ bodes well for trade and expansion opportunities for both Hubei China and The Bahamas, with endless possibilities.

ITM Hubei China is spearheaded by Immerse Bahamas, a Destination and Project Management Company that specializes in projects that benefit the entire community.  

To register contact The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce at 242.352.8329 or info@gbcchamber.org.  For sponsorship and advertising opportunities contact secretariat@hubeichinabahamas.org.
                        

BRADFORD MARINE: A visit to Bradford Marine to view and discuss the yacht repair facility. From left: Ms. Ginger Moxey, President & CEO, Immerse Bahamas; Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; Mr. Dan Romence, General Manager, Bradford Marine; and Mr. Xiang Fei, Division Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council. Photo: Immerse Bahamas

BOARDWALK SEAFOOD: A visit to Boardwalk Seafood in West End, Grand Bahama to discuss seafood trade possibilities and marvel at the quality seafood that The Bahamas offers. From left: Mr. Kirt Neely, Owner, Board Walk Seafood; Mr. Xiang Fei, Division Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; Ms. Xiaoyan Li, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council; Ms. Ginger Moxey, President & CEO, Immerse Bahamas. Photo: Immerse Bahamas

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