Young entrepreneurs develop skills at WEL retreat

Participants listen keenly to a presentation at the retreat

Twenty-five young Dominican entrepreneurs are well on their way to success halfway through the 3rd annual “Emerging Entrepreneur and Business Mentor Retreat” at Jungle Bay Resort and Spa.

Waitukubuli Entrepreneurs Lévé (WEL), with support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives and the financial service consulting firm of Henley & Partners, are hosting this residential retreat, from November 24 to 30.

The retreat aims to provide emerging Dominican entrepreneurs with leadership and business skills, motivational support from established successful entrepreneurs and networking opportunities.

Participant Dafrica Thomas, owner of the small business, Nature’s Caress, stated that the retreat has gone beyond her expectation. “It exceeded my expectations providing me with the everyday, practical skills I need to create and sustain a successful business,” she said.

WEL in collaboration with its many partner organizations, Dominica Youth Business Trust, Invest Dominica Authority and US Peace Corps, say the emerging entrepreneurs will be honored at a graduation ceremony to be held at 2pm on Friday November 30th 2012 at Jungle Bay.

The keynote speaker at that function will be Allen Chastanet from St. Luca who recently served as that island’s Tourism Minister.  Chastanet is described as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.

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14 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    November 28, 2012

    I support the point about the dressing. The way one dresses has a lot to do with the occassion or function, and I honestly believe a business training presenter should dress business like.

  2. Theresalwayssomethin
    November 28, 2012

    There is always something to criticise isn’t there. Here is a fantastic activity and yet again, criticism and negativity!

    Congratulations to WEL, DYBT,Invest Dominica and Peace Corp. Looks like it was a fantastic event. Keep up the great work.

    • Anonymous
      November 28, 2012

      There is nothing wrong with criticism once it is constructive

  3. yril Volney
    November 28, 2012

    Wonderful initiative. Congratulations Mr Sam Raphael of Jungle Bay, for hosting, and carrying this opportunity.

  4. PJames
    November 28, 2012

    Very proud of these young folks! Remain positive and continue to work hard.

  5. Anonymous
    November 28, 2012

    Don’t you think that the presenter in the picture should dress appropriately as she is making a presentation to business entrepreneurs? What message is she sending to these young minds when is dressed that way?

    • My2Sense
      November 28, 2012

      Does her attire take away from the content or impact of her presentation? Maybe that depends on the topics she’s presenting on or the line of business she’s in. Or maybe it depends on the individual audience member.

      I personally believe that regardless of what she’s wearing, her message can be received well. We tend to dwell on or take up issue with the wrong things.

    • SMH
      November 28, 2012

      I agree totally… Also check out the first line. I don’t mean to be negative here but it reads “Twenty-five young Dominican entrepreneurs are well on their way to success halfway through the 3rd annual “Emerging Entrepreneur and Business Mentor Retreat”
      Seriously?? Halfway through they already on their way to success?

    • common cent$
      November 28, 2012

      Where is the like button???

    • Stuppes
      November 28, 2012

      It was at a retreat hence the more casual look and a good speaker will be able to captivate her audience’s focused and rapt attention regardless of how she is dressed… get over yourself.

      Dominicans will never see any progress cause they are just too petty and ignorant… who cares about her dressing?

      The importance is what is being said…. Stuppes!

      • Anonymous
        November 28, 2012

        Don’t you care about how someone dresses? If it was a black woman that was dressed that way while she was making a business presentation to young people you would have cried her down.

    • wel participant
      November 29, 2012

      I am actually on the retreat right now and the woman that was presenting is a yoga teacher her attire fitted her vibes. It was really stress relieving

  6. George
    November 28, 2012

    This sounds like a great opportunity for these young people!

  7. Wheninrome
    November 27, 2012

    I’m very proud of DA for allowing entrepreneurs in Dominica to realize success through this venture. I’m currently undergoing similar training here in Canada and there’s nothing more rewarding for me at this time. :)

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