Under the theme, “Grand Bahama οΎ– 50 Years & Growing”, the event is slated to be held in Freeport in the Camelot Room, Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Casino at the Royal Oasis.
“This marks our sixth year in Grand Bahama,” says Joan Albury, President, The Counsellors Ltd., event organisers. “We’re proud of this achievement because it signifies our continued commitment to the Grand Bahama community.”
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the city of Freeport, the March 3rd seminar will review Freeport’s past and preview its future. Attendees will hear from an array of notable speakers derived from the tourism, financial, communications, industrial, transportation and labour sectors.
Speakers include: Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism; Leon Williams, Senior Vice President of Operations & Chief Operating Officer, Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited; Captain Randy Robb, Port Director, Grand Bahama Airport Company; Dr. Doswell Coakley, Director,
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce; Economist, Zhivargo Laing; Dr. Baltron Bethel, C.M.G., Deputy Chairman & Managing Director Hotel Corporation of The Bahamas; Paul Major, Managing Director, Bahamasair; Don Major, Assistant General Manager, BAIC; Attorney Rawson McDonald; and Lanelle Cole, District Manager, Northern Bahamas, HG Christie Ltd. Real Estate.
“We’re always proud of the cadre of speakers our seminars attract,” adds Mrs. Albury. “They are always very knowledgeable and well respected as authorities within their fields.”
Along with Grand Bahamian residents, organisers are inviting businesspersons from throughout The Bahamas to attend the March seminar. “We’ve deliberately scheduled the speakers within a reasonable time frame,” Albury explains. “The seminar begins promptly at 9a.m. and concludes at 3p.m., allowing out of town guests to be able to travel and attend, all within a working day.”
Sponsors for the Freeport edition are the Grand Bahama Port Authority; Freeport Oil Company Holdings Ltd; British American Insurance; BaTelCo; and American Bridge Bahamas Ltd.
The ‘Business Outlook’ seminars began 13 years ago in New Providence, with this year’s Nassau edition drawing hundreds in January under the theme “Looking Out For Global Opportunities”. Following next month’s edition in Freeport, the seminar moves to Abaco in September, marking the second year on that island.
Persons wishing to register for the upcoming ‘Business Outlook’ seminars in Freeport and Abaco can contact The Counsellors Ltd. for details, or register online at www.bahamasbusinessoutlook.com.
