Small Business Development Center – (SBDC) Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives & Consumer Affairs
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.
Type of Institution
Statutory Body
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Resource Description
Access Gudelines to register a company or business and checklists for application for fiscal incentives and duty free concessions among other resources.
Main Website
https://www.commerce.gov.lc/departments/view/1#resources
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://www.facebook.com/SEDUSaintLucia/
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
Ministry of Commerce
Contact
Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development,
Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs
4th Floor Heraldine Rock Bldg
Waterfront
Castries
Tel. No.: 1(758)468-4220
sbdcsaintlucia@govt.lc
Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property (ROCIP)
Registration of businesses, incorporations and trademarks
Type of Institution
National Public Institution
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Business Registration , Business Name Serch, E-Services & Tutorials
Resource Description
Access the companies registry, business name search, business name reservation, business startup guide and registration procedures.
Main Website
http://www.rocip.gov.lc/stlucia/default.aspx
Social Media
N/A
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
info@rocip.gov.lc
Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training
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)
Type of Institution
National Government Ministry/Agency
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Resource Description
Access information on upcoming training, workshops, and seminars.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
msdest@govt.lc
Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB) -Youth Enterprise Equity Fund (YEEF)
To provide special funds and blended financing, grants and loans for RE/EE
Type of Institution
Financial Institution
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
N/A
Resource Description
Access loan application forms, finanical calculatirs and current fudning information.
Main Website
Social Media
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Media and Documents
N/A
Contact
mybank@sldb.lc
Saint Lucia Industrial & Small Business Association (SLISBA)
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.
Type of Institution
Civil Society Organization
Type of Resource
Local Development Resource
Resources
Updates and Educational Material
Resource Description
Access information on checking the health of your business, technology trends as well as membership benefits.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://www.slisba.org/updates
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
Email: slisbaslu@gmail.com
Tel. No.: 1(758)452-7616
Address: Cedars Road, Castries
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC)-Business Development Unit
School programmes offered are very close related to entrepreneurship, science, technology, circular economy and agriculture
Type of Institution
Educational Institution
Type of Resource
Local Development Resource
Resources
Agri-Entrepreneurship Progrmame
Resource Description
Access course information on General Agriculture Programs, Climate Smart Crop Production and Registration forms.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
info@salcc.edu.lc, Phone: 758-457-7300
St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture
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.
Type of Institution
Private Institution
Type of Resource
Local Development Resource
Resources
Resource Description
Access guides on Key Performance Indictaors for business, cash flow management, debt management, profitability and other key topics.
Main Website
https://www.stluciachamber.org
Social Media
Media and Documents
http://www.stluciachamber.org/video-newslink
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation
Contact
St Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
Orange Park Commercial Building, 1st Floor Bois D’Orange, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Email: info@stluciachamber.org
Tel. No.: 1(758)452-3165
National Research & Development Foundation (NRDF)
To be the SME financer, business development, research and professional training institute in the OECS.
Type of Institution
Civil Society Organization
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Resource Description
Access information on a range of courses and workshops including business management, customs laws and procedures, digital marketing among others.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
N/A
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
Phone: 758-452-4253
James Belgrave Micro Enterprise Development Fund Inc. (BELfund)
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.
Type of Institution
Financial Institution
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Resource Description
Access loan application forms, loan requirement guidelines and fund information.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
Tel. No.: 1(758)451-6069
Address: Sans Souci, Castries
Head: Mrs. Amanda Da Lima
Invest Saint Lucia
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.
Type of Institution
Statutory Body
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Business Registration Forms and Licencenses
Resource Description
Access information on how to get yor trade license, register your business, and available concessions.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://investstlucia.com/news/
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
info@investstlucia.com, Phone: 758-457-3400, Mr. Octavian Charles
Chief Executive Officer
Invest Saint Lucia
1st Floor Heraldine Building
Waterfront
Castries
Export Saint Lucia
To promote and expand business in export markets around the world and maintain long term sustainability
Type of Institution
Statutory Body
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
Exporter Capacity Enhancement Program
Resource Description
Access information about the EXCELP Program, curriculum and course availability.
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://exportsaintlucia.org/news/
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
N/A
Contact
2nd Floor, Hewanorra House, Pointe Seraphine, Casteries Saint Lucia – 759-468-2145, info@exportsaintlucia.org
SLUDTERA
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’s competitive landscape.
Type of Institution
Business Development Organization/Company
Type of Resource
National Development Resource
Resources
N/A
Resource Description
Business Development and Social Impact Consultancy, Training, Workshops, CSR Programs
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
U.S. Embassy of Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean & the OECS, Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods (CoESL)
Contact
Mrs. Michelle N. Samuel, Founder & CEO, mnsamuel.sludtera@gmail.com, 1(758)724-0079 and 1(758)484-5374
Bureau of Standards (SLBS)
This National Standards Body is a statutory organization tasked with the development and maintenance of the national Quality Infrastructure. Its mission is to strengthen the national quality infrastructure in Saint Lucia in order to contribute to the advancement of the national economy, support sustainable development, promote health and safety of consumers, protect the environment, and facilitate trade.
Type of Institution
Statutory Organisation
Type of Resource
National Standards Body – The Standards Act CAP 13.25 National Metrology Institute – Metrology Act CAP 13.18
Resources
Development and Sale of Standards, Certification, Certificate of Free Sale, Barcode Generation, Label Assessment, Verification of Instruments, Calibration
Resource Description
Preparation & promulgation of standards, Certification (products, processes, services), Metrology (weights & measures), Compulsory Standards Programmes, Complaints Investigation, Inspection & Testing, Label Assessment, Training/ Institutional strengthenin, Testing Research, Technical Assistance (QMS, Food Safety), ISO 9001 Certified , ISO 17020 Accredited (Compliance Department)
Main Website
Social Media
Media and Documents
https://www.slbs.org/category/news/press-releases/
Agency/s, Supporting Partner/s
ISO – International Organization for Standardization, CROSQ – Caricom Regional Organization for Standards & Quality, COPANT – Pan-American Standards Organization, SIM – Interamerican System for Metrology
Contact
Tel: 758 453 0049
Email: info@slbs.org / director@slbs.org
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