CONFERENCE THEME:
The Power of Association
Your Network is your Net Worth
Presented by Sterling Business Network (SBN), an International Business & Human Capital development organisation. With headquarters in the United Kingdom, the SBN footprint extends into over 10 countries on 3 continents and is still growing. At SBN we connect people from all industries and professions with the aim of growing and enhancing their businesses locally and internationally. This is done through business networking and the hosting of forums for the exchange and sharing of business ideas, best practices and key information.
The conference provides opportunities to meet international organisations and key business leaders from around the world, creating a business development platform which will facilitate new business creation, identification of new markets and exposure to new business practices.
Benefits – Why Attend?
This conference provides opportunities to meet international organizations from around the world. Collaborate with other like minded business leaders within the context of the proven SBN business platform. From the continent of Africa to Europe and the USA, this conference has been designed to help you connect with your next strategic business partners. The conference would be presented in such a way to draw on the practical experiences of business owners and business advisors. The advisors would highlight practical experiences from Africa, America, Europe and the Caribbean.
Filled with business and social activities, your visit to Grenada will be a memorable one. The conference offers an ideal opportunity to combine business and leisure in one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands.
CONFERENCE FEATURES:
- International Networking Opportunities with corporate and political leaders
- Keynote Addresses from renown International Speakers
- Investment & Business Development Opportunities
- Exclusive CEO Breakfast Networking Summit
- Executive Leadership & Management Coaching Sessions
- SME Empowerment Business Workshops
- Free Medical Check-ups*
- SBN Youth Mentoring Workshops
- End of Year Party and Awards
- Golf Competition, 5k Marathon
- Yacht Cruise, Beach parties, Fun & Relaxation
At the end of the conference participants will be:
- Sensitized to new market opportunities
- Informed of areas for growth and prosperity
- Exposed to business ideas from a panel of international experts
- Presented with solutions for business challenges and problems
- Integrated into a global business network which can act as a fillip to your business
SCHEDULE
SPEAKERS
Morgan Keay
Morgan has worked extensively on national tourism promotion efforts, most significantly in Mongolia and Afghanistan, including serving as a special advisor to Afghanistan’s Minister of Tourism, and convening two tourism investor conferences in Afghanistan that attracted more than a dozen pioneering international operators and investors.
Raymond McMillan
Raymond, a chartered insurance broker has over 30 years experience as an insurance executive. Worked in the Insurance Industry in Trinidad & Tobago as an Insurance Underwriter & Account Executive and in the UK for the Insurance Brokerage Market. A CII trainer and lecturer who pioneered the development of general insurance education in Tobago as the first lecturer in general insurance and the appointed representative of CII London.
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a renowned, charismatic, passionate and influential speaker with a mission to empower the next generation of leaders. Throughout her career, Consuelo has shared her personal knowledge on becoming an effective leader in today’s global marketplace with hundreds of schools, colleges, universities, corporations, and government institutions both in the U.S. and abroad.
Richard Duncan
Richard W. Duncan holds a Bacholar of Science degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of the West Indies, and a Masters of Arts Degree in Public Administration from Carleton University.
Mr. Duncan has attended and made presentations at various seminars and conferences in the areas of Corporate Governance, strategic planning and bank management. He is also a Fellow Certified General Accountant (FCGA)and Fellow Chartered professional Accountant (FCPA) and an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB), and has held various positions in the management of Grenada’s Public Finance, such as Accountant General and Deputy Director of Budget and Fiscal Policy. He is currently the Managing Director of Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited, an is an Accredited Director (Acc. Dir.)
Mr. Duncan currently serves as a director of the Caribbean Credit Card Corporation, Caribbean Financial Services Corporation (CFSC) and Grenada Property Corporation (Grenreal).
Evadney Campbell MBE
Evadney Campbell MBE has been in the media industry since 1987, when she became the first Black Female presenter on BBC Radio Gloucestershire, UK. Evadney spent 17 years presenting and producing an African Caribbean radio magazine programme, ‘Black Echo’, for the BBC. In 1994, she was awarded an MBE for services to the African and Caribbean Communities in Gloucester following her dedication to charity work.
Hon. Mohammed Salisu Bamba
Member of Parliament, Republic of Ghana
Special guest, will provide insight into investment and trade opportunites on the African continent.
Samantha Gooden
A multi-talented Marketing, Branding and Communications Strategist with extensive experience in strategic brand management and advertising/marketing. An exceptional innovator and new business developer with remarkable collaborative and interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills. A dynamic trainer with highly developed client and vendor relations and negotiation skills that fosters “win-win” partnerships. Specialties: Brand Identity Development, Strategic Creative Development, Project Management, Pioneering start up business ventures, Change Agent.
Ayuli Jemide
Ayuli is the Executive Chair of Project and Transaction Resources Limited, (a Pan African project development boutique). He is regarded as Nigeria’s top PPP and Infrastructure lawyer and was awarded “Best Lawyer, Nigeria” at the 2013 World Finance Awards. Chambers Global Guide and IFLR1000 reported respectively that clients say: “Ayuli Jemide has a vibrant and creative mind’’ and “has always proven to be a proficient, outstanding and excellent lawyer”, and “an excellent negotiator”.
With over two decades of transactional experience, Ayuli has advised on various notable transactions in Nigeria, including the establishment of the UPDC Plc $200 million Real Estate Investment Trust; Heineken BV’s purchase of five breweries in Nigeria; the $952 million Design, Build, Operate & Transfer of the second Niger Bridge; the $1.1 billion Finance and Rehabilitation of the Lagos Ibadan Expressway; the $513 million Design, Build and PPP Concession of Lagos State Blue Line; and the $193 million Operation and Maintenance Concession of the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge. He has also served as a Consultant on the World Bank’s Nigeria PPP Project.
Dr Janice Wight
Dr. Janice Wight has over 31 years experience in the Finance, Management and Administration Sector. She has also worked considerable in the insurance industry and is currently Vice President of Freedom Equity Group. Dr. Janice Wight has worked with the Bank of Nova Scotia Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Maritime Life Caribbean Ltd, Asst. Manager Colonial Bank ,Former CEO Celebrity Mortgage Services and is currently the CEO Celebrity Enterprises International. She is passionate about developing future business leaders.
Romeo Effs
Romeo Effs is a serial entrepreneur, former corporate senior executive, High Performance Coach, Author and international Speaker. He became a senior executive at the age of 25 and started his first business at age 16. He has worked at a Senior Executive level through out the world in multi-national companies in numerous industries.
Aaron Moses
Aaron Moses is an expert on the Credit Union movement in the region; a Credit Union member since 1980, he is the current President of the Caribbean Confederate of Credit Unions, and a past president of the Grenada Cooperative League Ltd as well as a past President of the Grenada Public Service Cooperative Credit Union. His is also a current Director on the World Council of Credit Unions.
Aaron has held senior management positions in both the public and private sectors and served as the president of the Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Deputy President of the Senate of Grenada.
A graduate of the University of the West Indies and the University of Missouri, he holds an MSc in Telecommunications Regulation and an MBA.
Okite Obakponovwe
Okite is a Nigerian born British national currently working in the USA for a global multinational Oil & Gas Energy company as a Materials & Corrosion Engineer and Technical Authority. Prior to his USA assignment, Okite worked in Scotland for several years as a Materials & Corrosion Engineer in the UK North Sea Oil & Gas sector. Okite is a Chartered Engineer and professional member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and has Bachelors and PhD degrees in Materials Science & Engineering from Imperial College London. Through professional networking and ‘the power of association’, Okite has presented numerous lectures in the area of Oilfield Materials, Corrosion & Integrity Management, including associated career and professional development opportunities.
ABOUT GRENADA
The Ultimate Business & Leisure Getaway
EVENT TICKETS
STANDARD
$50 USD
(Admission into all conference activities. Delegates would need to arrange travel & accommodation. Not applicable to invite only events.)
PREMIUM
$150 USD
(Admission into all conference activities, Admission to Yacht Cruise & CEO Business Networking. Delegates would need to arrange travel & accommodation. Not applicable to invite only events.)
THE VIP:
$300 USD
(Access to ALL event activities including CEO Breakfast, Executive Leadership Coaching Sessions, Welcome Reception, Golfing, Yacht Cruise, Sponsored dinner, Access to VIPs).
THE EXECUTIVE:
$2,000 USD
(5* Luxury Beach front Hotel for 3 Nights, local transfers, access to ALL event activities including CEO Breakfast, Executive Leadership Coaching Sessions, Welcome Reception, Golfing, Yacht Cruise, Sponsored dinner, Access to VIPs).
Register your participation at “International Business Conference” today!
Contact us:
+44 800 292 2075
info@sbnibc.com
REGISTRATION:
Sponsors
Local Partners
La Heliconia
Holiday apartments and treatment spa with on-site bar and restaurant located on the beautiful island of Grenada in the West Indies.
Tel: 1 473 449 7689
Address: Point Salines, Maurice Bishop High Way, St Georges Grenada
Key Contact: Debbie Munro – Bishop
Modern Photo Studio
Modern Photo Studoe is a Grenadian based photo company. We specialize in video and photo production.
www.photogrenada.com
Tel: +1 473 440 1779
Address: Church Street, St Georges , Grenada
Key Contact: Haffiz Peters
Andy’s Soup Bar
One of the best soup Kitchens in Grenada; Andy’s Soup Bar is a local hang out spot where you get to experience the very best of Grenada.
www.facebook.com/andyssoup.bar
Tel: +1 473 418 7951
Address: The Valley, St Georges, Grenada
Key Contact: Ingrid Alexis
Coldwell Bankers
As an industry pioneer for more than a century through up and down markets, it has trail blazed new paths in real estate.
www.cb-grenada.com
Email: victoria@cb-grenada.com
Tel: +1 (473) 415 3666 | +1 (473) 415 3626
Address: Grand Anse Shopping Centre
Key Contact: Victoria Williams
SPONSORSHIP
DIRECT SALES & CUSTOMER ACQUISITION
BRAND & PRODUCT AWARENESS
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Provide direct support to the growth and development of businesses in the Caribbean & globally.
- Your participation as a sponsor and/or exhibitor will ensure your access to individuals with buying power – the delegates, affiliated organisations and, of course, their clients, friends and family.
- Acknowledgment of sponsors, partners and exhibitors on event materials, on the website and displayed at all events and marketing/advertising campaigns.
- Promotion and activation of business-centric focused products/services via various competitions, advertising and publicity avenues.
- Achieve sign-ups and sales of targeted products and/or services.
- Gain valuable insight on your customer/user experience for product upgrade and improved service delivery.
- Generate positive media coverage for your brand by demonstrating commitment to the development of businesses.
- An opportunity for you to get involved in the global agenda of tackling unemployment and creating new job and employment opportunities.
- Receive naming rights to some activities and micro-events planned during the course of the conference A marketing & publicity avenue as your brand will be visible across local and international media outlets.
- An avenue to achieve some objectives of your marketing/advertising campaign as your brand will be constantly exposed to the same media outlets you would advertise on.
- Affiliate your brand with a trusted and positive international organisation creating more opportunities for international or Diaspora exposure.