BusinessGrenada.com Issue: 5 2010 - 2011 | Page 26

G.I.D.C. Development Corporation Policy Advice industrial Facilities Investment promotion investment facilitation Investment Incentives Business development The Grenada Industrial Training Trade Information start to operate a business in Grenada Assist investors to obtain permits and licenses, resolve difficulties encountered during the investment process and after the business is established Initiate, advocate and support measures that will enhance the investment climate and remove impediments in the business operating environment The Corporation provides services in eight (8) core areas as depicted below: GIDC CORE SERVICES The Corporation maintains a user friendly website, publishes a number of printed brochures with the latest trade and investment information, publicizes information on investment projects, attends trade shows and exhibitions and organizes seminars and he Grenada Industrial Development Corporation is a statutory Corporation established by the Government of Grenada in 1985 to stimulate, facilitate and encourage the establishment and development of industry in Grenada. The Corporation aims at attracting foreign direct investment and encouraging domestic investment in priority industries sector, particularly: Tourism & Hospitality Services Agri-business Health and Education Services Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Energy Development Mandate Provides investors with expert advice, information, investment incentives and industrial facilities to T workshops to promote investment opportunities, its services and facilities. The Corporation also provides an array of services to encourage the establishment and development of small and medium enterprises: Entrepreneurial and business skills training Assistance to develop business ideas; prepare and implement business plans; set up record keeping and other productivity systems; cost and price products; prepare marketing support material; access grant funding and technical assistance Documentation services to include photocopying, typing, faxing, scanning, Internet Access Market and Product Research Detailed information can be obtained on the Corporation website at www: grenadaworld.com 26 www.businessgrenada.com