Publishers Letter
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ur purpose is to bring to you every year a comprehensive guide to investing and doing business in Grenada. As an independent publication endorsed by the Grenada Industrial development corporation (GIDC) we feel passionate that the content of this publication, affords an insight into all of the aspects required for foreign and local investors to engage in a large scope of projects from cottage industries to full scale developments, in a stunning destination and the framework needed to succeed in your venture. This year’s publication features editorials with both foreign and Grenadian leaders of their industries, showcasing their talent, sharing their successes and vision for the future of Grenada. We want you to KNOW GRENADA, our history, our culture and our potential through the positive experiences of others. This tri-island parliamentary state has grown at a more controlled holistic rate than some of the other Caribbean islands, and to our benefit we have been able to hold on to the charm of the West Indies. We hope that it becomes apparent through these pages that living in Grenada one can not only enjoy a great lifestyle but also a business environment that encourages and supports entrepreneurs to succeed. Incentives are a plenty and one only needs to go to the GIDC with a proposal to benefit from their wealth of experience, guidelines, incentives
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and assistance in helping you turn your business dream into reality. A continuing theme in the editorials spotlight the people behind the business their achievements experiences and ambition, the richness of diversity and the vision of entrepreneurs determined to succeed. The future of Grenada lies in the due diligence of the preservation of what we have and the matrix of traditional industries coupled with the integration of new technologies, ideas and approaches. Grenada remains a land of great potential, with many opportunities for investment be it in existing sectors or new ideas. Where we will be in the future is dependent on those brave business leaders and innovators who assume the risk in pursuit of opportunity and reward. I personally would like to thank the GIDC, our fantastic advertisers and very talented contributors to the magazine, for you are truly the pulse of this great tri island nation; your support, enthusiasm, and integrity have made us what we are today...Grenada’s premier business publication online and in print. Enjoy... Tony McQuilkin Publisher, Businessgrenada.com Please log onto to the online version of the magazine at www.businessgrenada.com.
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