BEDC Corner with Delight Morris |
This month we feature Delight Morris, Deputy Chair of the BEDC Board.
"What excites you about entrepreneurship? I see entrepreneurs as magical way-makers. They conjure up business solutions to problems we may not even yet realize are ACTUAL problems."
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Upcoming Webinars & Events
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Intro to Business Cooperatives |
Join us for Introduction to Business Cooperatives. A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled for-profit enterprise.
WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES:
* Co-op foundational skills & knowledge
* Purpose of a co-op & value to community
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Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator Alumni Event | Have you been in business for 3 years or longer? Do you have at least one other employee and at least $100k in annual sales? If so, join us at Goslings Wine Cellars on Dec 8th at 5:30 to learn about the Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator and how we can help your business grow. | | | |
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Financial Statements, Planning & Costing Using Quickbooks | Participants will learn the basics of reviewing and understanding financial statements in this eight-week course facilitated by Colina Outerbridge, the Business Data and Policy Analyst at BEDC. Designed for those who already know what business they want to start but need help understanding how to manage cash flow and how to get started with QuickBooks. | | | |
This Month at BEDC / The Highlights | |
Global Entrepreneurship Week Was a Hit! | |
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On Thursday, November 3rd, attendees joined us for a day-packed lineup of talent, including Arianna Rose & Soleil Laurent, Founders of the Equality Education, Brandon Pankey, Founder of APEX, and Songe LaRon, Co-Founder of Squire. InspireCon is an event series where ideas are born, cultivated, and released to effect change. | | |
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Festival of Entrepreneurship | On Friday, November 4th, entrepreneurs joined us as we celebrated the resilience of Bermuda’s small business owners and entrepreneurs. Celebrating resilience was a gathering of like-minded entrepreneurs and community leaders focused on the continual growth and support of Bermuda’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. | | |
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2022 BEDC Business Awards | On November 12th, attendees joined us as we celebrated Bermuda's entrepreneurs' achievements, growth & resilience. This event featured local businesses that were nominated by the public in recognition of their success within the last year and featured Lamone Woods, Managing Partner of Crimson Multimedia and Channel 82, as the event keynote speaker. | | |
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2022 Rocket Pitch Competition | 12 finalists of the 15th annual Rocket Pitch competition, developed and organized by the BEDC, pitched their businesses before a panel of judges on Tuesday, November 15th in the hopes of winning a share of $42k in cash and services. | | |
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Youth Entrepreneurs Social | Attendees, 14-25 years of age, joined us as we brought together Bermuda’s Youngest CEOs for an evening of networking, inspiration and encouragement, featuring Chelsea Warren as the event's keynote speaker. This event aimed to bring together Bermuda’s youth entrepreneurs, budding CEOs, and youth interested in entrepreneurship. | | |
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Next Man Up: Men in Entrepreneurship | On November 17th, Next Man Up was a space for Men in Entrepreneurship & Men in Business to come together, learn and grow as small business owners. Our panel covered work-life balance, the journey into business, entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and more! | | |
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Women's Entrepreneurship Weekend Retreat | From November 18th - 20th, we welcomed over 100 women to our Weekend Retreat! They joined us for a weekend of inspiration, empowerment, inclusion and elevation in celebration of women in entrepreneurship. Featuring Sirena Thomas-Moore, Ingrid Pollini & Shi-Vaughn Lee as the event keynote speakers! | | |
Happening in the Community | |
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After 2 long years, W.O.M.B [Women who Own and Manage Businesses] hosted their fourth market for female businesses, last night, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 6.00 pm to 9:00 pm at Bermuda Athletic Association Gymnasium. The aim was to highlight those enterprising entrepreneurs launching, relaunching, and growing their businesses in a post-pandemic world. | | | |
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St. George's Christmas Window Display Competition |
The Annual Christmas Window/Storefront decorating contest is “with us again” and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is happy to invite you to participate in this event. All entries must be completed by Friday 9, December 2022.
For more information and to participate, click below!
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October 2022 Advisory Client Meetings & Industry Type | |
39
Number of New Advisory Clients
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21
Number of Existing Advisory Clients
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Top Advisory Client Industry Types | |
14
Wholesale and retail trade and repair service activities
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5 Things to Know Before Launching a Freelance Writing Career | Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Seven years ago, I closed down my brick-and-mortar business to begin a career as a freelance writer. Like me, millions of people are also moving into the freelancing space. A CNBC report says 4.5 million workers quit their jobs in the U.S. | | | | |
How Your Brand Can Thrive Online With Diversified Content | Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Keeping your audience entertained in the golden age of multi-platform media has become critical to online success. To accomplish this, you must learn to switch up your branded content and experiment on new and different platforms. Why should you change up your branded content? | | | | |
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