{"id":10567,"date":"2023-06-15T18:21:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wee-msme-clearinghouse.com\/es\/?page_id=10567"},"modified":"2025-03-31T15:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:14:11","slug":"antigua","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wee-msme-clearinghouse.com\/es\/antigua\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua y Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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WEE Formalization Toolkit<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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WHO IS THIS TOOLKIT FOR?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Being an entrepreneur is empowering and can provide a <\/b>sense of independence.<\/b><\/p>

This business formalization toolkit is a roadmap for women-led <\/b>and women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises <\/b>(MSMEs) in the Eastern Caribbean. It is designed to empower <\/b>women to make informed decisions for themselves and their <\/b>businesses.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Catalogue of Market- Ready women led MSMES in the Eastern Caribbean.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This Catalogue of Market- Ready women led MSMES in the Eastern Caribbean serves as a strategic resource\u2014a curated directory showcasing dynamic women-led businesses across various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, technology, and the creative sectors.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Antigua &
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Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office (ABIPCO)<\/h6>\n
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The Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Companies Office falls under the Ministry of Legal Affairs which originally formed part of the High Court was established as a separate Department with the responsibility for the day to day administration of the following subjects:1. Companies; 2. Business Names;3.Trademarks; 4. Industrial Designs;  5. Geographic Indications; 6. Other types of Intellectual Property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ministry of Legal Affairs website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General: (268)462-3146
General Commerce Section: (268) 562-5437
General Intellectual Property Section: (268) 562-6719 Registrar: (268) 562-5440 Deputy Registrar (268) 562 8468 Fax: (268) 562-5438
Email: abipco@ab.gov.ag<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA)<\/h6>\n
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The ABIA is Antigua & Barbuda\u2019s official domestic and international business development agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 Factory Road, St John\u2019s, Antigua, W.I. P.O. Box 80, Sagicor Financial Center, P.O. Box 80, Sagicor Financial Center - Phone: +1 (268) 481-1000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce & Industry<\/h6>\n
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The lead advocacy organization providing quality representation and development services to the Private Sector throughout Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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chamcom@candw.ag<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center (GARDC)<\/h6>\n
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To develop skills of men and women between the ages of 16 \u2013 30 years, to be able to establish and operate viable farms or other agricultural and rural based enterprises, at a universally acceptable standard of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access the Training Application form and course application form for available programs including: Business Enterprise\/Entrepreneurship, Customer Service in the 21st Century and Climate Smart Agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.gardc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June Jackson - Executive Director @268-463-4121 jjackson@gardc.org
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Startup Huddle Antigua + Barbuda<\/h6>\n
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Startup Huddle is a program from The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. It is based on the notion that the best way for entrepreneurs to discover solutions to the challenges they face is through purposeful engagement with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nonprofit organization part of a larger group with chapters around the world<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apply to Present at Startup Huddle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access the application form to present your busines or idea at your local Startup Huddle Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startuphuddleantiguabarbuda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Entrepreneurship Network Caribbean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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startuphuddleantiguabarbuda@gmail.com | Phone: +1 268-775-5757<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards (ABBS)<\/h6>\n
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The Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards (ABBS) is the agency authorized by law (The Standards Act) to establish and maintain the national quality infrastructure (NQI \u2013 standards, testing, metrology \u2013 measurement services, certification and accreditation) in Antigua and Barbuda. The services provided under the ambit of the NQI are aimed at ensuring and protecting the health and safety of the consumer and the environment, and promoting fair trading practices, in the production, import and export of goods and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/abbs\/gov.ag\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Parham Road
P.O. Box 1550
St John\u2019s, Antigua WI
Tel:  462-2424 (Local)\/+1 268 562-4011 (Int'l)
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Directorate of Gender Affairs<\/h6>\n
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Through the Directorate of Gender Affairs' Women's Economic Empowerment, and Women in Leadership portfolios, we can connect existing and aspiring entrepreneurs with training opportunities spearhead by the DoGA, or by our reginal and international partners including CARICOM and UN Women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

genderaffairs.gov.ag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old Parham Rd, St. John's, Antigua. gender@ab.gov.ag<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Prime Ministers Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP)<\/h6>\n
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The Prime Minister\u2019s Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) is for the creation of new business entities which generate revenues, employment and innovation, and is essential for the development of a vibrant micro and small business sector. The overall objective of the EDP is to provide an avenue for Antiguan and Barbudan ownership of a greater stake in the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MSME Support Programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financing & Training Applications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access the Prime Ministers Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) Online Application Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

antiguabarbudaedp.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Antigua and Barbuda EDP Brochure - PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Antigua Barbuda Investment Authority
Sagicor Building, Factory Road,
St. John\u2019s, Antigua.
+1 (268) 481-1001
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