WEE Formalization Toolkit
WHO IS THIS TOOLKIT FOR?
Being an entrepreneur is empowering and can provide a sense of independence.
This business formalization toolkit is a roadmap for women-led and women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Eastern Caribbean. It is designed to empower women to make informed decisions for themselves and their businesses.
Other National Resources
Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC)
The Grenada Investment Development Corporation is an Economic Development Corporation with responsibility to promote and facilitate foreign and local investment in Grenada; to deliver assistance, services, and incentives to investors; to develop and advocate investment policies to encourage new, existing, and emerging businesses.
Type of Institution
Statutory Body
Type of Resource
MSME Support Programme
Resources
Resource Description
Access the Business Startup Guide and Checlist, Entrepreneur Quiz, Guide to Attracting Customers and Good Good Customer Service among other resources.
Main Website
https://businessdevelopmentcentre.gd/what-we-do/
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://businessdevelopmentcentre.gd/news/
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Grenada Investment Development Corporation
Frequenté Industrial Park
St. George, Grenada, West Indies
Phone: +1 (473) 444-1033-35
Fax: +1 (473) 444-4828
E-mail: info@gidc.gd
The Grenada National Organization of Women (GNOW)
The Grenada National Organisation of Women Inc. (GNOW) is the umbrella non-governmental organisation (NGO) for the women of Grenada. It is a vibrant national women’s organisation addressing the needs of all segments of the female population of Grenada and attracting national and international support for gender equality, gender equity, women’s empowerment and involvement in development including economic, social and political dimensions.
Type of Institution
Civil Society Organization
Type of Resource
Mentorship
Resources
N/A
Resource Description
N/A
Main Website
N/A
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
473-440-6257 gnowgendergren@gmail.com
The Grenada National Training Agency
The NTA provides Caribbean Vocational Qualification and National Vocational Qualification certification to candidates from Approved Training Centres, on the job training programmes, community based training programmes and the Assessment of Prior Learning Programme who have demonstrated all of the required competencies.
Type of Institution
National Public Institution
Type of Resource
Training
Resources
Resource Description
Access registration forms, guides to portfolio developmeny for assessment of prior learning and information on available certifications.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
Grenada National Training Agency
Belmont Rd, St. George,
Grenada, W.I. info@nta.gov.gd 1 473 435-9093
New Life Organization (NEWLO)
NEWLO aims to provide quality vocational and life skills training for disadvantaged young men and women and people of all ages, religions and creeds, facilitating growth and sustainable development of the individual in relation to the family, the community and the nation.
Type of Institution
National Public Institution
Type of Resource
Training
Resources
Resource Description
Access information on avialble skills training programs, curriculum and registration forms.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
New Life Organization Palmiste St. John , 444-9955 , newlosecretary@hotmail.com
Grenada Development Bank
Established in 1965, the Grenada Development Bank’s primary purpose is to assist in the economic development of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique by providing financial and technical assistance in the areas of Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, Manufacturing, Transportation, Housing, Small Business Development and Human Resource Development.
Type of Institution
National Public Institution
Type of Resource
Financing
Resources
Small Business Development Fund
Resource Description
Access information and requirments for the small business development fund. The funds for the Small Business loans could be utilized for all aspects of business including working capital. Financing may be used for startup activities or expansion of existing operations.
Main Website
https://grenadadevelopmentbank.com/index.html
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
Address: Melville Street, St. George’s Email: gdbbank@spiceisle.com
Website
Telephone: 440-2382
Whatsapp- 405-3242
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Grenada Bureau of Standards
The National Quality Infrastructure of Grenada, providing services in the areas of standards development, metrology, testing, inspection & certification.
Type of Institution
Statutory Body
Type of Resource
N/A
Resources
N/A
Resource Description
N/A
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Grenada Bureau of Standards
Queen's Park, St. George's, Grenada, West Indies
P.O. Box 2036
Phone: +1 (473) 440-5886/6783
Fax: +1 (473) 440-5554
E-mail: gdbs@gdbs.gd
Produce Chemist Lab
Type of Institution
National Government Ministry/Agency
Type of Resource
MSME Support Program and Training
Resources
Product Testing, Research and Product Development, Technical assistance and Vocational and Technical Training based on National Training Agency NVQ and CVQ Competency Standards
Resource Description
N/A
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
Ministry Departments, IICA, GNTA, Bureau 0f Standards, GIDC and SAEP
Contact
Produce Chemist LABORATORY
Tanteen, St. George's, Grenada
Telephone: 1(473)440-3273
Email: producechemistlab@moa.gov.gd
Eastern Caribbean Countries
