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Entrepreneurial Development Fund Enabling Entrepreneurial Dev.

and Economic Activity at every Level of the Economy We are Focused on 3 Strategic Priorities FINANCING SUPPORT JOB CREATION Provide low-cost financing to new and existing businesses.

Provide ongoing training and support as needed.

Stimulate job creation and economic activity at every level of the economy.

Enabling Entrepreneurship Dev.
and Economic Activity at every Level of the Economy We are making progress… > 1.5 Million Dollars in loans > 400 Trained in Business Fundamentals To provide New Business Opportunities To Create Economic Activity at 3 levels Pause to recognize 3 outstanding local entrepreneurs with international acclaim Two made it to Finals of Caribbean version of Shark Tank JMV Realty Beach Limerz Project Jaguar Local Entrepreneurs with International Acclaim Still Opportunities are everywhere  B & B Accommodation  Agriculture and Agri- Processing  Construction  Value Added Services  Community Based Businesses Community Based Businesses…Pilot Project For The New Year • Green Energy Fund • Landscaping • Vector Control • Grants and Loans Even more opportunities for recently displaced workers Small loans No security Money must be used for business Commitment to repay paramount Citizens in diaspora invited to invest Opportunities are everywhere 1.
Think Creatively 2.

Think Joint Ventures 3.

Think about Investment at 3 levels Bold requests for new and existing entrepreneurs 1.

Be Intentional 2.
Develop a vision of the future and act in the moment And you can continue to count on support from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda • Low Cost Financing • Training and Know How Building • Concessions, Waivers and Incentives Summary We are making Progress New Opportunities ahead Be intentional in investing/Act in the moment Ideation Identify project of interest Next Steps Preparation Prepare Plan Summary Execution Contact Secretariat to move project forward Let us keep moving forward Intentionality + Opportunity + Support + Collaboration = Results Thank You