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Volume 2, Issue 4 December 20, 2019 DYBT celebrates GEW 2019 life, drive expand From November 18-22 2019 the Dominica Youth Business Trust hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

GEW is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators & job creators, who launch startups that bring ideas to economic human welfare.
growth and GEW is an initiative of the Global Entrepreneurship Network support- ed by the Kauffman Foundation and promoted by the Youth Business (YBI) network of International which the DYBT is a member.

GEW is observed in over 170 countries across the globe.

This year theme was “Building Resilience ……Local is the New Focal” Trainees of the 1st Community Outreach Entrepreneurial Devel- opment Training.

Thirty-six (36) persons (28 female and 7male) com- pleted the training and received their certificate.
initiated by training was The Mr. Edward Registe, the Labour Party Candidate for the Grandbay Constituency.

The winners of the Business Plan Innovation Awards (BPIA) was awarded their prizes .

Thirteen (13) participants of the EDP submitted their business plans.

Twelve (12) participated in the first elevator pitch and eight (8) entrepreneurs were selected second round.
to pitch the in DYBT’s Determined Male 2019 The the mentorship The 4 members of the newly launch Business Advisory Committee received their credential.

business advisory committee is an extension of programme.

The members of this advisory share their professional expertise, diverse knowledge, connection to local, national and international resources, colleges and peers and other forms of needed assistance.
This is a free service open to all clients of DYBT’s clients and is funded by the IOM Development Fund The Trust embarked on numerous media and promotional campaign, highlighting the work of the Trust and its entrepreneurs.

The DYBT held its 15th Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday 20th November.

Twenty-two entrepreneurs, (12 males and 10 females), who participated in, the 13th Development received completion.
Entrepreneurship certificate Program their (22) (EDP) of potential The participants of the 21st and 22nd Small Business Assistance Facility (SBAF) also received their certificates.

Thirty-seven (37) exist- ing entrepreneurs, (26 females and 11 males) pursued these training.

As part of our effort to strengthen support given to entrepreneurs , for the first time a SBAF trainee was awarded a small grant of $3000.00.

funded by International Organiza- tion for Migration Development Fund(IOM).
Five entrepreneurs ( Farrah Rocque- Carriere , Nora St. Rose , Damian L e w i s , M i l e s E s p r i t a n d St. John Durand ) received $2,500.00 each grant funds, sponsored by the IOM.

The overall winner of the BPIA Julie Robin received $7500 grant funds sponsored by Rotary Club of Dominica and Campbell’s Business Machines and Supplies Ltd. under the name The Campbe ll’ s/ Ro t ary Club o f Dominica/ Karol G. Phillip Memorial Award for Innovation in Business.
A major event held during the week housed at Borough Square Portsmouth was an expo under the theme “Locally Crafted – Resilience at its Best”.

This event presents the opportunity for DYBT entrepreneurs to display their goods and services, distribute samples and connect with possible clients, mentors and business support.
IOM, The in Determined Female DYBT’s Entrepreneur Ms. Karmasha Syl- vester of “A Taste of Eden ” and D Y B T D e t e r m i n e d Entrepreneur “365 Group Inc” Tridel Edwin and Elias Dupuis were recognized for their perseverance.

It was held in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce, Enterprise and Small Business Development, Dominica Arts and Craft Association M a l e and Industry and Commerce.
Dominica Association of BPIA Winner with Cedric Phillip Entrepreneurs interact with public BPIA Grant Winner EDP Graduate SBAF Grant Winner SBAF Graduate “Locally Crafted— Resilience at its best” The International Organization for Migration was established in 1951 and is the leading inter- governmental field of migration, committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
organization the in is not In Dominica, the history of IOM has been connect- ed so far with the provision of support to people displaced by 2 major natural disasters – Tropical Storm Erica, and Hurricane Maria.

However, IOM’s work response, and since Dominica is now, as of 2017, a Member State of IOM, the organization is establishing a permanent mission, and shifting focus towards our core function of “building migration management capacities” where it is most needed.
limited to emergency The IOM Development Fund is an internal funding mechanism, which serves as a unique global resource for eligible Member States to develop capacities in migration management.

IOM has In 2019 collaboration with the DYBT and will run for a duration of 2 years consist of three components: launched a project in 1.

Improve and expand the existing capacity of DYBT’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme 2.

Set up of a Recruitment Agency 3.


Set up the DYTB’s “Entrepreneurial Support Centre” – The Centre DYBT StrongTips Learn from your Mistakes!

Every mistake has at least six different sizes: 1.

The size of the mistake itself, which is usually small.

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The size of the consequences if the mistake is not found and corrected, which can be huge.

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The size of the time and cost it will take to fix the mistake.

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The size of the causes of the mistake.

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The size of the effort to prevent the mistake from happening again.

size of 6.

The ensuring the mistake doesn't happen again.

the benefits from 42 Kennedy Avenue Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica Phone: 1767 2663768/2664159 Whatsapp 1767 6178840 E-mail: dybt@dominica.gov.dm Website: www.dybt.gov.dm PLEASE MEET…………………………….
Name Ms. Kamarsha Sylvester Business name Taste of Edens Type of business Agro-Processing Location Paix Bouche Year established 2015 Kamarsha Sylvester Dybt training attended Small Business Assistance Facility (SBAF) 2016 accomplishments in business As a farmer, there are many road block, Coca Cola started off in business by selling only 12 bottles so who am I to give up in the process.

My products are now placed in all supermarkets on the north and a few in the city.
Advice to young entrepreneurs Always be persistent as well as maintain consistency in your products, and being professional every time, you never know whose looking from afar.

‘Have an interest in supporting an Entrepreneur?’ ‘Get in contact with the DYBT!’ DYBT Conducts its 23rd Small Business Assistance Facility Training Trainees also had the opportunity to interact with Mr. George Challenger of the National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD).

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Challenger provided information and apprised participants of numerous services offered by NDFD as well as requirements necessary to obtain debt financing.

a wealth of training this short but highly effective its Small Business (SBAF) The Dominica Youth Business Trust completed installment of it 23rd Assistance Facility programme.

The three-half day training ran from 10th – 12th December 2019 at the Public Service Union Conference Room.
The primary focus of programme entrepreneurs currently in business with tools and techniques to enable business growth.

A total (13 females/11 males) participated in the three- day event.

The training comprised of impactful sessions ranging from setting up a small business, marketing and promotion and record keeping among others.
young strengthen twenty-four (24) entrepreneurs to is of 23rd SBAF Trainees Throughout the training, entrepreneurs were encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the newly established Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee is seen a s an extension of the SBAF training; providing vital support in the areas of marketing, business strategy, bookkeeping and legal support.

Ms. Dafrica Thomas Similar to other years, seasoned entrepreneurs in the name of Burton Jno.
Baptiste and Dafrica Thomas shared experiences from their own entrepreneurial journey and interfaced with our participants.

Ms. Thomas highlighted critical tips and tricks for local entrepreneur as well as the importance of joining a relevant association.

Mr. Jno Baptiste underscored the importance of giving in business back commitments are met.

and ensuring The Trust continues with its IOM funded grant for particpants of the SBAF Training.
In order to be eligible for consideration, entrepreneurs must have a Business Plan as well up to date Financial Records.

The documents will be assessed by a small in-house committee.

The winner will receive $3,000.00 to go towards their business.