{"id":8015,"date":"2023-04-05T14:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T14:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wee-msme-clearinghouse.com\/es\/?p=8015"},"modified":"2023-06-15T19:32:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T19:32:03","slug":"saint-lucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wee-msme-clearinghouse.com\/es\/saint-lucia\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Lucia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div\n            id=\"wpmapblock_0acedb16\"\n            data-settings='{&quot;map_marker&quot;:[{&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;13.8250489&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;-60.975036&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Saint Lucia&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;OECS Region&quot;,&quot;iconType&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;customIconUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;customIconWidth&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;customIconHeight&quot;:&quot;40&quot;}],&quot;map_zoom&quot;:10,&quot;scroll_wheel_zoom&quot;:false,&quot;map_type&quot;:&quot;GM&quot;,&quot;center_index&quot;:0}'\n            class=\"wpmapblockrender\"\n            style=\"\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 300px;\n\t\t\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion gutena-accordion-block gutena-accordion-block-96b689-e5 is-layout-flow wp-block-gutena-accordion-is-layout-flow\" data-single=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Small Business Development Center &#8211; (SBDC) Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives &amp; Consumer Affairs<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), also known as the Small Enterprise Development Unit (SEDU), is a department within the Department of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statutory Body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.gov.lc\/departments\/view\/1#resources\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Business Guides &amp; Forms<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.gov.lc\/resources\/index\/26\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSME Loan Grant Facility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access Gudelines to register a company or business and checklists for application for fiscal incentives and duty free concessions among other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commerce.gov.lc\/departments\/view\/1#resources\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.commerce.gov.lc\/departments\/view\/1#resources<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SEDUSaintLucia\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/resource-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SEDUSaintLucia\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ministry of Commerce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development,<br>Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs<br>4th Floor Heraldine Rock Bldg<br>Waterfront<br>Castries<br>Tel. No.: 1(758)468-4220<br>sbdcsaintlucia@govt.lc<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property (ROCIP)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Registration of businesses, incorporations and trademarks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Public Institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/efiling.rocip.gov.lc\/#\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Business Registration , Business Name Serch, E-Services &amp; Tutorials <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access the companies registry, business name search, business name reservation, business startup guide and registration procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rocip.gov.lc\/stlucia\/default.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.rocip.gov.lc\/stlucia\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">info@rocip.gov.lc<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The core services are: to assist with creating an online portal to share information amongst governmental departments and consultation to enhance businesses (trainings, workshops, educational platforms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Government Ministry\/Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.lc\/innovation\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Innovation Division Services<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access information on upcoming training, workshops, and seminars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.lc\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.education.gov.lc<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryofEducationSlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryofEducationSlu noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">msdest@govt.lc<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) -Youth Enterprise Equity Fund (YEEF)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">To provide special funds and blended financing, grants and loans for RE\/EE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial Institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access loan application forms, finanical calculatirs and current fudning information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sldb.lc\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.sldb.lc<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SLISBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">mybank@sldb.lc<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Saint Lucia Industrial &amp; Small Business Association (SLISBA)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The St. Lucia Industrial and Small Business Association (SLISBA) is the national umbrella body, a not-for-profit entity, which represents the interests of small, medium and micro-sized businesses in St. Lucia. Foremost and within its plan of action is the provision of relevant continuous training, advocacy, marketing and advisory services to its membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Civil Society Organization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slisba.org\/updates\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Updates and Educational Material<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access information on checking the health of your business, technology trends as well as membership benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slisba.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.slisba.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SLISBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slisba.org\/updates\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.slisba.org\/updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.slisba.org\/updates<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: slisbaslu@gmail.com<br>Tel. No.: 1(758)452-7616<br>Address: Cedars Road, Castries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC)-Business Development Unit<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">School programmes offered are very close related to entrepreneurship, science, technology, circular economy and agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational Institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/salcc.edu.lc\/programmes\/agriculture\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Agri-Entrepreneurship Progrmame<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access course information on General Agriculture Programs, Climate Smart Crop Production and Registration forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/salcc.edu.lc\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/salcc.edu.lc<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Sir%20Arthur%20Lewis%20Community%20College\/185788428106965\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">info@salcc.edu.lc, Phone: 758-457-7300<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry &amp; Agriculture<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">To foster business growth and development by providing strong leadership, effective advocacy and relevant services to our membership which they can leverage in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private Institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/stluciachamber.org\/programs\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/stluciachamber.org\/media\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/stluciachamber.org\/membership\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/stluciachamber.org\/programs\/saint-lucia-youth-business-trust\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youth Business Trust<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access guides on Key Performance Indictaors for business, cash flow management, debt management, profitability and other key topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stluciachamber.org\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.stluciachamber.org<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SLCOCIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stluciachamber.org\/video-newslink\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>http:\/\/www.stluciachamber.org\/video-newslink<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry &amp; Agriculture<br>Orange Park Commercial Building, 1st Floor Bois D\u2019Orange, Gros Islet, St Lucia<br>Email: info@stluciachamber.org<br>Tel. No.: 1(758)452-3165<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">National Research &amp; Development Foundation (NRDF)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">To be the SME financer, business development, research and professional training institute in the OECS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Civil Society Organization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nrdf.org.lc\/courses\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Courses and Workshops<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access information on a range of courses and workshops including business management, customs laws and procedures, digital marketing among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nrdf.org.lc\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/nrdf.org.lc<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nrdfsaintlucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 758-452-4253<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">James Belgrave Micro Enterprise Development Fund Inc. (BELfund)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">BELfund provides loan funding, training, business support and other support services to the poor and deprived micro entrepreneurs who are desirous of establishing their own micro businesses to assist themselves and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial Institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.belfundstlucia.com\/resources.html\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Forms and Guides<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfundstlucia.com\/belfund-training-programme.html\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access loan application forms, loan requirement guidelines and fund information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.belfundstlucia.com\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>http:\/\/www.belfundstlucia.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/belfundstlucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tel. No.: 1(758)451-6069<br>Address: Sans Souci, Castries<br>Head: Mrs. Amanda Da Lima<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Invest Saint Lucia<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Invest Saint Lucia (ISL) is the investment promotion agency of the Government of Saint Lucia. Mandate to promote investment opportunities; facilitate investor access to incentives and concessions as prescribed under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statutory Body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investstlucia.com\/why-invest-in-saint-lucia\/doing-business-in-saint-lucia\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investstlucia.com\/why-invest-in-saint-lucia\/doing-business-in-saint-lucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Business Registration Forms and Licencenses <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access information on how to get yor trade license, register your business, and available concessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investstlucia.com\/why-invest-in-saint-lucia\/doing-business-in-saint-lucia\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Doing Business in St. Lucia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/investstlucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/investstlucia.com\/news\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/investstlucia.com\/news\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">info@investstlucia.com, Phone: 758-457-3400, Mr. Octavian Charles<br>Chief Executive Officer<br>Invest Saint Lucia<br>1st Floor Heraldine Building<br>Waterfront<br>Castries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Export Saint Lucia<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">To promote and expand business in export markets around the world and maintain long term sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statutory Body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/excelp-exporter-capacity-enhancement-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Exporter Capacity Enhancement Program <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#fb1dad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/enhancing-capacity-of-stakeholders-in-the-agriculture-sector-to-supply-quality-products-in-new-markets\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enhancing The Capacity Of Stakeholders In The Agriculture Sector To Supply Quality Products In New Markets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access information about the EXCELP Program, curriculum and course availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintLuciaTradeExportPromotionagency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/news\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/exportsaintlucia.org\/news\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2nd Floor, Hewanorra House, Pointe Seraphine, Casteries Saint Lucia &#8211; 759-468-2145, info@exportsaintlucia.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">SLUDTERA<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">SLUDTERA Inc. is a business development and social impact consulting firm specializing in fostering sustainable businesses while making a positive community impact. Our core focus areas include business community social impact, business education, and skills training. At SLUDTERA Inc., we are committed to empowering startups, SMEs, and individuals by providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to thrive in today&#8217;s competitive landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Institution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Development Organization\/Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Resource<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Development Resource<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resource Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Development and Social Impact Consultancy, Training, Workshops, CSR Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f8329f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sludtera.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/investantiguabarbuda.org\/start-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sludtera.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SLUDTERA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color:#0693e3;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><a class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-vivid-purple-color\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/sludtera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DominicaChamberDAIC\/ noopener\" style=\"color:#9b51e0;width:48px\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 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21h5.245l-7.131-10.378Zm-2.128 2.474-.697-.997-5.543-7.93H8l4.474 6.4.697.996 5.815 8.318h-2.387l-4.745-6.787Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media and Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sludtera.org\/blog\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/sludtera.org\/blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agency\/s, Supporting Partner\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Embassy of Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean &amp; the OECS, Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods (CoESL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mrs. Michelle N. Samuel, Founder &amp; CEO, mnsamuel.sludtera@gmail.com, 1(758)724-0079 and 1(758)484-5374<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200\">Bureau of Standards (SLBS)<\/h6>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">This National Standards Body is a statutory organization tasked with the development and maintenance of the national Quality Infrastructure. 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