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Undoubtedly, the BCoEC team has much to celebrate. In March 2015, BCoEC transitioned from an inhouse training programme to a virtual platform that reaches 800 entrepreneurs per year. In September 2015, BCoEC and the Arthur Guinness Project combined to create a collateralfree, low-interest loan fund, which has been hugely beneficial for recipients. BCoEC also welcomed its first cohort from the British Virgin Islands in 2016, powered by KPMG. BCoEC’s impact figures are also e xceptional. “On average, the entrepreneurs that participate in the programme have created three new jobs, supported three existing jobs and experience an average revenue growth of 158%. Those stats are met with great praise in the industry, and we couldn’t be prouder,” says Lisa. 6