LARGE TURNOUT OF BUSINESS LEADERS — FROM SMALL TO BIG
OCHO RIOS, St Ann; March 3, 2025
“A fantastic event.” That’s how president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce (SACOC), Dr Ransford Davidson has described the Chamber’s “meet and greet” and networking event held last Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Dozens of business people attended the event at the Smoke House Plantation restaurant near Priory, St Ann.
(A section of the guests)
Dr Davidson said the attendance and the energy of participants were a signal that “the business community wanted to engage.”
Dr Davidson said the Chamber was deliberate in targeting people from small to large businesses, including single-owner operations. “Remember, small companies are drivers of economic activity and so we were deliberate in inviting restaurants, people in the arts and persons utilizing their various skills to support their products and service.
(Part of the JPS team)
He said nearly 20 businesses signed up on the occasion to become members of the Chamber.
Dr Davidson said the event was part of the longer term strategic plan for boosting businesses and lobbying for support for the communities.
(Just enjoying it)
Companies represented included the financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, loan agencies, small hotels, food and catering related services, event planners, and entertainment services
Frederick Young of St Mary Chamber represented that body. Among past presidents was Leopold Williams, of Sea Crest Hotel; Humphrey Taylor and Vanna Taylor. Secretary of the Chamber Rose Douglas led the admin team.
(MC Alijandra Williams, right, and Frederick Young in the background)
MC was Alijandra Williams.
Jamaica Public Service Co. was the main sponsor. Karen Brown, customer service manager and LeVar Allen area customer service manager led the JPS team.
Among those turning out and sharing business cards and their online contacts and platforms were:
Suzan Powell, Pow Pow Cambio & Card Centre; Randel Stanley, Northern Gas; Jamelle Hyatt, Hyatt Construction & Development; Doreen Pindling-Williams, Sagicor Bank; Kemisha Gordon, Sago Palm Hotel; Donavon Reid, manager of NCB Ocho Rios; Michelle & Everton Phillips, Bay Vista attractions; Nichola Simmonds Gordon, Chancellor Insurance Agency; Shane Warren, JMMB Investments; Vanessa Lawes, BNS; Dr Marva Hewitt, Food Hygiene Bureau; Desmond and Ramona Brown, Branlic Hardware, Nicola White, Sotheby’s (Jamaica) and Deslon Brown, First Regional Co-op Credit UnionLtd..
(Rose Douglas, ajob well done) (………..A bite to eat)
