rewrite, keep the structure: ABOUT JAMAICA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (JBDC)
Established in April 2001, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC). As the premier business development support agency, the organisation is charged with the mandate to facilitate the sustainable creation and development of Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica.
Through our Corporate headquarters; Incubator & Resource Centre (IRC); island wide network of Small Business Development Centres (SBDC); and chain of Things Jamaican™ stores, our clients gain access to a complex range of business, technical, research and marketing services designed to deliver on our mission to drive entrepreneurial success and development of the MSME sector through dynamic and innovative solutions. The JBDC has 14 locations island-wide. 
ABOUT THINGS JAMAICAN™ 
The name Things Jamaican™ has been synonymous over the years with quality Jamaican-made art and craft products. Established in the 1960’s by the then government and the Social Development Commission, the main purpose was to bring structure to the craft industry in Jamaica. Its main functions were to:
1.	Re-organise craft development in Jamaica
2.	Promote the craft sector through research, design and marketing of high-quality Jamaican hand-made products for both the local and tourist markets
3.	Operate as a commercially viable entity.
Today, under the management of the JBDC, Things Jamaican™ has stayed true to promoting craft development in Jamaica and to showcasing and retailing the best and highest quality gift and craft items. Promoting and building “brand Jamaica” is our main aim. In light of the increased competition from foreign made merchandise branded ‘Jamaica’ or ‘Made in Jamaica’, Things Jamaican™ stores retail exclusive authentic locally made products, primarily handmade by artisans using mainly local material.
FAMBILI LEGACY
As the flag bearer for authentic Jamaican Brands, Things Jamaican™ pushes 23 Family-owned businesses under its latest campaign ‘Fambili Legacy’.  The promotion which lasts May – July, features brands that have emerged over family generations to establish a legacy for families and the future of brand Jamaica. Under theme, ‘From Yaad Bonds to Yaad Brands’, the campaign features 23 brands in gift & craft, fashion, food and aromatherapy.
The period is a celebration and honouring of important relationships that makes persons whole & grounded whilst understanding and appreciating their roots.  A happy and cohesive and bonded family makes a healthy community.  Bonded communities lead to greater nation building.   The ‘fambili legacy’ is important in creating a pathway to generational wealth and sustainability and growth for Brand Jamaica.
Over 70% of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica are family-owned.  These businesses contribute significantly to Jamaica’s GDP and are a major source of employment.
These businesses are vehicles for intergenerational wealth, social mobility, and community.
Family is at the centre of some of your favourite ‘yaad’ brands:
 
-	Portland Authentic 
-	Teresa Pastries
-	Pure Chocolate Jamaica
-	Miford Ruby Leather
-	Klutchja Organics
-	Vintage Chic
-	Clonmel Potters  
-	Kabreco Designs 
-	Liberton
-	Chocollor Chocolate
-	Aldred's Woodcraft
-	Napier 
-	Perk Up / Flamstead
-	Home Choice
-	Bartley's All in Wood
-	Lannaman Gems
-	Flavours  of the Past
-	Rock By Nana (RBN)
-	Portland Rasta
-	McIntosh Craft Ja
-	Desilva Hall Designs
-	Wassi  Curls
-	DNA by the Twinz