Business Barbados - 2023 Edition

WHO WE ARE In 2020 we rebranded as “BIBA, the Association for Global Business” to signal that we embrace all companies in Barbados both domestic and international, that service global markets, and to align with Prime Minister Mottley’s expressed goal to cement Barbados as a global business hub. Our current membership comprises over 140 companies from Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Europe, and Barbados in banking and wealth management, insurance, fintech, manufacturing, logistics, legal, accounting, tax, and corporate service providers, and many more. OUR VISION “To work, as a trusted strategic partner of members and stakeholders, for the advancement and sustainability of global business conducted in and from Barbados”. WHY JOIN BIBA We are the voice for the development of global business in Barbados. Membership benefits include: • Ability to offer input into laws, regulations, and policy decisions affecting global business • Access to valuable sources of information and analysis of developments in the global business sector • Attractive medical plan available to all members in good financial standing • Evidence of substantive involvement in the business community in Barbados • Listing in the online BIBA members’ directory • Being kept informed of local and selected international fora on current topics of relevance to the global business sector • Networking opportunities with local and global contacts • Ability to post free vacancy advertisements • Ability to post press releases of business or corporate developments on BIBA’s website at preferential rates • Discounted rates on advertisements of items or services on offer • Access to group Health Insurance • Opportunities to attend local and selected international fora on current topics of relevance to the global business sector at preferential rates. • Opportunity to vote and also become a member of the Board of Directors • Opportunity to sit on BIBA working committees. OUR GOALS • To be the industry voice to the Barbados government and community. • To provide a forum for exchanges of information and ideas among members. • To ensure our members’ professional and personal interests are adequately served. • To be the catalyst for creating and maintaining private and public sector unity in the effort to develop Barbados. • To liaise with and facilitate the work of the relevant government ministries, statutory bodies, and other organizations involved in the development and regulation of global business in Barbados. • To be a major point of contact for helpful advice and orientation of new investors to the island. GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK Every October BIBA hosts its flagship Global Business Week (GBW) to focus national attention on the nature, importance, and contribution of the global business sector. Our Business Conference hosts a mix of local, regional, and global speakers and facilitators – all business leaders with strategic knowledge and experience operating in global markets. The week also includes targeted outreach activities to secondary and tertiary level students to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to secure a career in the sector as our highly skilled local workforce remains a comparative advantage for Barbados. Global Business Week 2023 – 22-27 October BIBA also hosts the Barbados Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) Conference each March and throughout the year we stage Business Luncheons with specially invited speakers, regular Networking Mingle evenings and charity events. BECOME A BIBA MEMBER Information, subscription fees and membership forms are available on our website. Or contact us using the details below. We look forward to welcoming you into the BIBA family. 19 Pine Road, Belleville, St. Michael, BB11114, Barbados Telephone: (246) 537-2422 Email: biba@biba.bb Website: www.biba.bb BIBA, the Association for Global Business BUSINESS BARBADOS 2023 64

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