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April 2012

BELTRAIDE collaborates with Micro Enterprises from the Tourism Industry at the National Agriculture Trade Show (NATS 2012) April 26th, 2012 –


The Belize Trade & Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) hosted a capacity building workshop entitled “Current & Effective Marketing Strategies” for small Bed & Breakfasts, Guest houses, & Lodges on March 21st 2012 at The Lodge at Chaa Creek located in Cayo District. The main objectives of the workshop were:

Final Draft- National Policy and Strategy for Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs)


PRESS RELEASE

The Belize Trade & Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) would like to extend a sincere thank you to the stakeholders, who attended the Final National Symposium, in which Dr. Michael Seepersaud presented the final draft of the MSME Policy and Strategy for Belize.

The Final National MSME Symposium was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Belize Biltmore Hotel.  The definitional framework, polices, strategies and the MSME Development Act was presented. The aim of the symposium was to validate the MSME Policy and Strategy recommended by the Consultant. Participants from the private and public sector shared their views, perceptions and feedback, through their participation, in the Final National Symposium.

The MSME Policy addresses the following strategic issues; definitions of enterprises (Micro, Small, Medium); legislative policy; increasing the flow of capital; market access and competiveness; education and training; and institutional framework and support services.

The next step is to present the MSME Development Act to the Government of Belize for approval. BELTRAIDE will follow in the implementation of the MSME policy and strategy.

For more information, please contact:

Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE)

14 Orchid Garden St., City of Belmopan, Cayo District, Belize

Tel: 501-822-3737

Fax: 501-822-0595

Email: beltraide@belizeinvest.org.bz

nilda@belizeinvest.org.bz

Web Address: www.belizeinvest.org.bz

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 26th, 2012

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Notice: Under Section 4(1) of the Standards (Preparation and Declaration) Regulations- Belize Bureau of Standards


NOTICE

Notice is hereby given under Section 4(1) of the Standards (Preparation and Declaration) Regulations, 1997 that the Belize Bureau of Standards proposes to recommend to the Standards Advisory Council that the following draft specifications be declared voluntary Belize National Standards or otherwise. Continue reading “Notice: Under Section 4(1) of the Standards (Preparation and Declaration) Regulations- Belize Bureau of Standards”

Village Arts & Craft Expo 2012


 The Village Arts & Craft Expo 2012 is a major initiative to showcase small producers of arts and crafts by our village communities.

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is seeking participants for the village Arts & Craft Expo 2012. The Expo will draw all small producers to one location where they can exhibit their products to a variety of buyers and open a new and direct way of marketing to various channels. They will be accepting 10 – 13 participants from each district.

The show will be held at the Princess Hotel & Casino on May 12th 2012 from 9am to 4pm.Application deadline is May 5th 2012.

For Further information please click here   or contact Mr Cilve Myers at 227-2465 or clive@travelbelize.org

To view the Village Arts & Craft Exp 2012 Application From Please click  here

Tourism Foundation Grant applications


Tourism Foundation in the UK

External grants programme is now open and inviting applications.

 Eligibility Criteria: Criteria for projects – projects must meet all criteria below:

1. Relevance to UK outbound tour operators : The Travel Foundation will only consider funding applications for projects focusing on one or more of  the following countries:

• Wider Mediterranean – including Turkey, Cyprus, North Africa, Canaries & Balearics

• Caribbean – including Mexico Continue reading “Tourism Foundation Grant applications”

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