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SUMMARY:Doing Business with the BES islands Roundtable – Opportunities for Curacao
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES Islands Roundtable –\nOpportunities for Curacao \nDescription of Subject: \nDoing Business with\, in\, and through the BES islands – ins and outs\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU-\nand UN-funding and economic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special\nEnvoy will explain his role and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing\nbusiness in\, with\, and through the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the\nopportunities and how companies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\,\nSt. Eustatius\, and Saba in the Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America.\nA roundtable meeting with the Special Envoy for the BES islands for EU- and UN-funding and\neconomic relations with Latin America. During this session\, the Special Envoy will explain his\nrole and position and discuss with participants the terms of doing business in\, with\, and\nthrough the BES islands. The emphasis will be on identifying the opportunities and how\ncompanies in Curacao can make use of the unique position of Bonaire\, St. Eustatius\, and Saba in\nthe Netherlands\, the EU\, and Latin America. \nBio Edison Rijna – Special Envoy for the BES-islands for EU- and UN- funding and economic\nrelations with Latin America \n \nBorn in Bonaire on July 7 th \, 1967\, Edison Rijna has dedicated his career to serving the people of\nBonaire and the wider Caribbean region. He is a respected figure in the politics and finance\nindustry\, with extensive experience in various roles. \nSince April 18th\, 2023\, Mr. Rijna has taken up the role of Special Envoy for the BES islands for\nEU- and UN funding and economic relations with Latin America. In this capacity\, he is\nresponsible for representing the interests of the BES islands in various international forums\,\npromoting economic relations with Latin America\, and securing funding from the European\nUnion and the United Nations for important initiatives in the region.\nBefore he was appointed Special Envoy\, Mr. Rijna served as the Governor of Bonaire\, a position\nhe was appointed to in 2014. \nMr. Rijna obtained his bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance in 1996\, and subsequently\nworked for several private companies in the banking sector between 2004 and 2011. He also\nserved as the executive director of Bon Recycling B.V.\, a waste recycling company in Bonaire\nthat aimed to create awareness among the people of Bonaire about the importance and\nbenefits of recycling. \nThroughout his career\, Mr. Rijna has demonstrated a commitment to public service and a\npassion for improving the lives of those around him. His extensive experience in the banking\nsector\, coupled with his political and leadership skills\, make him an ideal candidate for the role\nof Special Envoy for the BES islands.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/knowledge-session-doing-business-in-bes-islands/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T133000
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CREATED:20230424T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T032810Z
UID:4141-1684330200-1684332900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:USA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA - Three Practical Examples and Lessons Learned.
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nUSA Export Roundtable: Conducting Business Successfully in the USA – Three Practical Examples\nand Lessons Learned. \nDescription of Subject: \nHow to conduct business successfully in the USA by presenting three practical examples and\nlessons learned. \nBio Mr. Erik Broekhuijsen\, CEO\, VanHollandGroup \n \nFor people who do not know me yet\, I am Erik Broekhuijsen. Since 2008\, I have been helping\nentrepreneurs enter the American market. In my fascinating career\, where I have worked in\nvarious industries\, I have helped several big and small companies to grow. Always from sharp\nsales objectives\, and as a business developer\, the link between marketing\, strategy\, and sales. I\nwill take you through a few practical examples in a structured approach\, both in theory and the\nflexibility of practice. Always with a clear plan of attack and the creativity to respond to the fast-\nmoving American market.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/knowledge-session-roundtable-succesvol-zaken-doen-in-de-usa-drie-praktijkvoorbeelden-en-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T121500
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SUMMARY:Shifting the Payments Landscape - local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nShifting the Payments Landscape – local online payments in the Dutch Caribbean and beyond \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nChanges in the global landscape are creating new opportunities across the Dutch Caribbean\npayments ecosystem. As new payment methods are becoming mainstream\, seizing the\nmomentum requires an understanding of the latest developments related to payments in the\nDC. \nBio Mr. Vincent van Rutten\, Sentoo Managing Director \nI am passionate about revolutionizing the online payments market in the Caribbean. My career\nas a financial expert in the region provided me with valuable insight into the common\nfrustrations expressed by clients regarding the lack of automation in payment processing and\nthe high costs associated with available online payment methods. In 2016\, my business partner\nand I recognized the need for change and set out to create a revolutionary solution that would\nenable even government organizations to implement online payments at affordable rates. Our\nhard work and dedication paid off with the launch of Sentoo\, the first local account-to-account\n(A2A) online payment method in the Caribbean. The banks welcomed our innovative platform\nwith open arms\, with Banco di Caribe becoming our first banking partner and the MCB Group\nand affiliated banks becoming available as of July 1st\, further expanding our regional reach and\nimpact. I am dedicated to continuing our mission of revolutionizing the online payments market\nin the Caribbean and providing accessible\, affordable payment solutions for all. \nAbout Sentoo \nSentoo is the first payment solution provider in the Dutch Caribbean to offer local online\npayments with local bank accounts. We believe people should be able to use their local\nbank account to pay for local products and services online. This drives us to create\nmodern payment solutions that are accessible to everyone. Our platform is built to\neliminate existing hurdles – we help businesses to grow with low transaction fees\, real-\ntime payments\, and user-friendly experiences. Our easy-to-use payment solution helps\nimprove people’s overall payment experience. Sentoo aims to be the industry-leading\npayment method on our island and far beyond – building on our mission to help grow\nour economy.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/shifting-the-payments-landscape-local-online-payments-in-the-dutch-caribbean-and-beyond/
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CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000
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UID:4412-1684321200-1684323900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nThe Role of Technology in Internationalization and Exporting in Priority Services Sectors \nDescription of Subject: \nBio Natallie Rochester\, International Trade & Development Policy Expert\, CEDR Accredited\nMediator \n\nMs. Natallie Rochester is an International Trade and Development Consultant with twenty years\nof experience in international trade and investment\, business sector assessment\, research and\nmarket analysis\, trade-related capacity building\, facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations\,\nproject communications\, trade law\, and policy\, trade negotiations and monitoring and\nevaluation of trade agreement implementation and development aid effectiveness.\nMs. Rochester has supported traders and governments in the interpretation and\nimplementation of trade commitments\, identification of legal and regulatory gaps\, and the\ndevelopment of sector policies\, strategies\, and action plans to strengthen domestic ecosystems\,\nvalue chain linkages\, and import and export business processes while being compliant with\nnational and international trade regimes. She is an expert in facilitating multistakeholder\nconsultations for research\, awareness and consensus building\, and policy formulation.\nMs. Rochester has carried out extensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis and\ntraining experience in a range of trade disciplines and sectors\, including government\nprocurement\, trade in services\, investment\, creative industries\, e-commerce and digital\nreadiness\, intellectual property\, trade agreements\, and political economy. Ms. Rochester has\ndeep knowledge of the Caribbean’s participation in international trading arrangements\nincluding the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA)\nwith the European Union and the United Kingdom\, respectively.\nMs. Rochester holds a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason\nUniversity and\, from Barry University\, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies\, and a Bachelor\nof Science in International Business.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/4412/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T110000
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UID:4410-1684318500-1684321200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Making Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where do I Start?
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nMaking Sustainable Trade the Standard: Where Do I Start? \nDescription of Subject: \nThis presentation offered by ITC’s T4SD programme will focus on an introduction to\nsustainability standards\, their relevance\, and introduction to the Standards Map.\nStandards Map is a global public good solution\, which is a neutral repository of\ninformation on over 320 sustainability standards and initiatives. This practical session\nwill provide insights into how this tool can be leveraged to support local businesses in\nCuracao in strategic sectors to promote sustainable international trade. \nBio Mrs Akshata Limaye Advisor\, Sustainability Standards & Value Chains\, ITC \n\nAkshata Limaye is an India-qualified lawyer. She holds a master’s degree in international law\nand economics from the World Trade Institute\, University of Bern\, Switzerland\, where she\nfocused on international trade and investment law and policy.\nAkshata has been working at the International Trade Centre (ITC) as an advisor on sustainability\nstandards and global value chains. She contributes to the development of the Standards Map\nglobal repository of sustainability standards\, codes of conduct\, and audit protocols\n(www.standardsmap.org). She works on research\, projects\, and events for awareness raising\nabout sustainability issues relating to international trade. \nBackground: \nEstablished in 1964\, International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint trade for development agency\nof the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. ITC’s work enables small businesses in\ndeveloping economies to become more competitive and connect to international markets for\ntrade and investment. The Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) programme at ITC is\ndedicated to supporting businesses across the value chain\, to implement inclusive and\nsustainable business practices.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/making-sustainable-trade-the-standard-where-do-i-start/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T101500
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UID:4677-1684316700-1684318500@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Your Export Potential
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nAssessing Your Export Potential \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nThe objective of this workshop is to provide participants with some inside into how to assess\ntheir Export potential. Tools used will be:\n• Export Canvas\n• Hotel Canvas \nBio Mrs. Nelida Cathalina\, Business & Export Coach\, ProfPro \nNelida Cathalina is a Certified Professional Coach with a passion for business and a wealth of\nexperience in export strategies.\nWith over 20 years of experience in international markets\, I have honed my skills as a leader in\ncrafting successful export strategies that drive results.\nMy expertise lies in helping businesses identify opportunities in global markets\, navigate the\ncomplexities of international trade\, and develop strategies to expand their reach and increase\nprofitability.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/assessing-your-export-potential/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230517T094500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20220328T160939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T073122Z
UID:1034-1684314000-1684316700@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Financing for Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nFinancial Solutions for the Caribbean Creative Industry \nDescription of Subject: \nWith boundless creativity\, the Caribbean stands out as one of the most creative regions in the\nworld\, but the creative industries suffer constantly from a lack of funding. C15 Studios is\noffering several financial solutions for the sector and their General Manager\, Lorraine\nO’Connor\, will be sharing those with you at the CEW2023 \nBio Mrs. Lorraine \n \nLorraine O’Connor has spent the past 30 years as a cultural entrepreneur\, producer\, and\npromoter of Trinidad and Tobago culture through music\, film\, and fashion.\nLorraine has produced numerous documentaries and films and worked on many international\nproductions filmed in Trinidad & Tobago. From the trendy music label\, Rituals Music\, which she\nco-founded and managed in the 1990s to the ownership of the historic Rhyners’ music store at\nPiarco International Airport\, to artist management\, production of fashion shows and major\nevents\, Lorraine has extensive experience in film production\, artist and event management.\nLorraine has been involved in the phenomenal success of Calypso music icon\, Calypso Rose and\nworks consistently with the team behind Soca music superstar\, Machel Montano while she co-\nmanages the talented\, Nailah Blackman. \nIn 2016\, Lorraine was the line producer of the feature film\, “Bazodee” which opened in over\n130 cinemas across the USA. In 2017\, she was the local fixer for the famous CNN TV series\nAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown\, Trinidad\, and in 2018\, the local facilitator for the “Amazing\nRace” CBS TV series\, which aired in October 2020. \nIn 2019\, Lorraine was instrumental in presenting Calypso Rose\, Machel Montano\, and Nailah\nBlackman at Coachella\, one of the world’s top international music festivals and the same year\nthe three artists performed on stage at the world-famous Olympia Concert Hall in Paris\, France.\nLorraine is also a director on the board of FilmTT (the company responsible for the\ndevelopment of the film industry in Trinidad and Tobago).\nLorraine is currently General Manager at C15 Studios Ltd\, a Caribbean cash flow solutions\ncompany servicing the Creative sector.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/nes-strategy-creative-industries/
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CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T031740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T031907Z
UID:4675-1684249200-1684256400@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Kick off for Business Climate Reform: An actionable plan to reduce red tape and lower the cost of doing business
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nKick off for Business Climate Reform: An actionable plan to reduce red tape and lower the cost of doing business \n  \nSpeakers: \nTamira La Cruz
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/kick-off-for-business-climate-reform-an-actionable-plan-to-reduce-red-tape-and-lower-the-cost-of-doing-business/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T031634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170717Z
UID:4673-1684246500-1684249200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing local talent: Workforce Development for a Thriving Export Economy & Launch of the 2nd Edition Essay Competition
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nNurturing local talent: Workforce Development for a Thriving Export Economy & Launch of the 2nd Edition Essay Competit \n  \nSpeakers: \nGuido Rojer \nUniversity of Curaçao
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/nurturing-local-talent-workforce-development-for-a-thriving-export-economy-launch-of-the-2nd-edition-essay-competition/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T141500
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CREATED:20230513T031513Z
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UID:4671-1684243800-1684246500@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Investment: Exploring Curaçao's Diverse Market Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe Future of Investment: Exploring Curaçao’s Diverse Market Opportunities \n  \nSpeakers: \nJeanette Bonet \nCINEX
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/the-future-of-investment-exploring-curacaos-diverse-market-opportunities/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T031328Z
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UID:4669-1684238400-1684240200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:The future of exports: Trends and innovations shaping the global trade landscape
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe future of exports: Trends and innovations shaping the global trade landscape \n  \nSpeakers: \nTaiana Mora\,  \nMary Derby\,  \nTamira La Cruz
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/the-future-of-exports-trends-and-innovations-shaping-the-global-trade-landscape/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T031124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021853Z
UID:4667-1684236600-1684238400@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Protecting global partnerships: Safeguarding your business in the global markets
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nProtecting global partnerships: Safeguarding your business in the global markets \nDescription of Subject: \nOverlooking compliance with advertising laws and regulations when promoting products and services cannot only lead to the advertisement being banned but can also result in a fine and damages. \nThe presentation will give a general overview of legal considerations when launching an advertising campaign\, such as advertising platforms\, digital marketing & social media\, sweepstakes & promotions\, copyright clearance\, use of celebrities and athletes\, as well as considerations and resources for global advertising. \n  \nBio Mrs. Karyl Bertrand\, Attorney at Law\, Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property \n  \nKaryl D. Bertrand (Master of Laws 1999 University of Curaçao) is an attorney at law\, intellectual property consultant\, and trademark/patent agent and provides lectures and training on various legal subjects for companies\, government institutions\, and the public. \nKaryl founded her firm Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property in December 2013 and services the Dutch Caribbean\, the wider Caribbean\, Latin America\, Europe\, the United States\, and Asia through her broad international network. \nKaryl speaks English\, Dutch\, Spanish\, and Papiamento.\nShe counsels and represents local and foreign corporations and individuals\, including musicians\, artists\, and athletes\, on matters of intellectual property\, advertising and promotion\, health and pharmaceuticals\, contracts\, sports and entertainment\, and regulatory compliance. Karyl served as a legal expert Dutch Caribbean for COSME’s research project on intellectual property as a competitiveness tool for SMEs in the Caribbean OCTs. \nKaryl is a frequent speaker on copyright\, trademarks\, trade names\, and advertising law. \nShe presented on legal aspects of advertising and promotion regarding the Dutch Caribbean islands in seminars in Jamaica and New York City\, USA\, and several webinars with colleagues from the Dominican Republic\, Trinidad & Tobago\, Jamaica\, Mexico\, Germany\, USA\, Argentina\, UK\, South Africa\, the Netherlands\, and Turkey. Her most recent presentation was in St. Maarten in September 2022\, upon invitation of the St. Maarten Bureau for Intellectual Property\, on strategies to combat counterfeiting in the Dutch Caribbean during the Anti-Counterfeiting Seminar organized by the St. Maarten Ministry of Justice. \nKaryl’s memberships include Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)\, International Trademark Association (INTA)\, and Intellectual Property Caribbean Association (IPCA). As such\, she coordinated Policy Dialogues between Jamaica and Curaçao on anti-counterfeiting by bringing together various stakeholders from the public and private sectors in both countries and continues to guide colleagues from other countries in facilitating similar discussions. \nKaryl’s hobbies include music (pianist\, former choir musical director)\, sports\, and reading\, especially on the topic of personal growth. Her extra-curricular achievements include:\n•Former national junior tennis champion of Curaçao\n•Former national junior tennis champion of the Netherlands Antilles\n•Winner Best Composition and Most Outstanding Arrangement winning song “One Caribbean Nation” 2006 Curaçao Calypsoca Festival
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/protecting-global-partnerships-safeguarding-your-business-in-the-global-markets/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T031012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160428Z
UID:4665-1684234800-1684236600@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:From Islands to Innovation Hubs: Empowering Small Nations Through IT Investments
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nFrom Islands to Innovation Hubs: Empowering Small Nations Through IT Investments \n  \nSpeakers: \nAndrew Solomon \nSimia
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/from-islands-to-innovation-hubs-empowering-small-nations-through-it-investments/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230516T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T030806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160418Z
UID:4663-1684233000-1684234800@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Legal and Compliance Aspects: Navigating International Contracts and Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nThe untapped potential of exporting natural assets \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nTopics to be discussed: \n\nUnderstanding international contracts\nUnderstanding ’proper law’\nContracts for the sale of goods\nContracts for the sale of services\nNegotiating in other business cultures\nResponsible Business Conduct\nMeeting international standards\nProtecting IP rights\nResolving disputes\n\n 
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/legal-and-compliance-aspects-navigating-international-contracts-and-agreements/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230424T192401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160408Z
UID:4116-1684230300-1684233000@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Accessing International Finance: Securing funding and investment for export expansion/ RVO Instruments for Exports - SIB and DHI
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nAccessing International Finance: Securing funding and investment for export expansion/ RVO Instruments for Exports – SIB and DHI  \nTopics to be discussed: \n\nWhat can The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) do for you?\nCustomized country information and Support\nSubsidy: Support International Business (SIB) and demonstratieprojecten\, haalbaarheidsstudies en investeringsvoorbereidingsstudies (DHI subsidy).\n\nBio Mrs. Soelan Daal\, Adviseur Internationaal Ondernemen\, Klant Advies &aInformatie\, RVO \n \nThe Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is a government agency that is part of the Dutch\nMinistry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. We support entrepreneurs\, NGOs\, knowledge\ninstitutes\, policymakers\, and organizations. We improve collaborations and strengthen\npositions through our funding and networks. By sharing our know-how\, we help you move\nforward doing business abroad. Soelan Daal has been working for the Netherlands Enterprise\nAgency (RVO) for more than 6 years. She helps Dutch SMEs start and expand their business\nabroad mainly in the Middle and South America. \n 
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/knowledge-session-rvo-instruments-for-exports-sib-dhi-dei/
LOCATION:Kolab Curaçao\, 6A Langestraat\, Willemstad\, Curaçao
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T094500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230502T223510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T160442Z
UID:4387-1684227600-1684230300@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Training on the use of Trade map/ Market Access Map/ Export Potential Map for exporters
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nTrade Map/Market Access Map training for Curaçaon exporters \nDescription of Subject: \nYou are invited to join a 90-minute introductory webinar that will focus on ITC’s flagship market\nanalysis tools\, namely\, Trade Map\, Market Access Map\, and Export Potential Map. The session\nwill start on time at 08.00 Curaçao time. Two ITC Trainers Katerina BLANCHARD JOKLOVA will\nguide you through those tools' essential features and functionalities while Ms. Arushi\nVAISHNAV will address your questions in the chat box. The session will consist of both\npresentation of essential concepts and a live demonstration of the tools. \nBy the end of the session\, you will be able to start using these market analysis tools to identify\nattractive markets for your products and assess applicable market regulations to adequately\nprepare for your market entry. \nSpeakers: \nKaterina Blanchard Joklova and Arushi Vaishnav
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/trade-map-market-access-map-trainings-for-curacaos-exporters/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T161500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T185233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021901Z
UID:4579-1684164600-1684167300@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Is Our Advertising Campaign Legally Compliant?
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nIs Our Advertising Campaign Legally Compliant? \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nOverlooking compliance with advertising laws and regulations when promoting products and services cannot only lead to the advertisement being banned but can also result in a fine and damages. \nThe presentation will give a general overview of legal considerations when launching an advertising campaign\, such as advertising platforms\, digital marketing & social media\, sweepstakes & promotions\, copyright clearance\, use of celebrities and athletes\, as well as considerations and resources for global advertising. \n  \nBio Mrs. Karyl Bertrand\, Attorney at Law\, Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property \n  \nKaryl D. Bertrand (Master of Laws 1999 University of Curaçao) is an attorney at law\, intellectual property consultant\, and trademark/patent agent and provides lectures and training on various legal subjects for companies\, government institutions\, and the public. \nKaryl founded her firm Bertrand Legal & Intellectual Property in December 2013 and services the Dutch Caribbean\, the wider Caribbean\, Latin America\, Europe\, the United States\, and Asia through her broad international network. \nKaryl speaks English\, Dutch\, Spanish\, and Papiamento.\nShe counsels and represents local and foreign corporations and individuals\, including musicians\, artists\, and athletes\, on matters of intellectual property\, advertising and promotion\, health and pharmaceuticals\, contracts\, sports and entertainment\, and regulatory compliance. Karyl served as a legal expert Dutch Caribbean for COSME’s research project on intellectual property as a competitiveness tool for SMEs in the Caribbean OCTs. \nKaryl is a frequent speaker on copyright\, trademarks\, trade names\, and advertising law. \nShe presented on legal aspects of advertising and promotion regarding the Dutch Caribbean islands in seminars in Jamaica and New York City\, USA\, and several webinars with colleagues from the Dominican Republic\, Trinidad & Tobago\, Jamaica\, Mexico\, Germany\, USA\, Argentina\, UK\, South Africa\, the Netherlands\, and Turkey. Her most recent presentation was in St. Maarten in September 2022\, upon invitation of the St. Maarten Bureau for Intellectual Property\, on strategies to combat counterfeiting in the Dutch Caribbean during the Anti-Counterfeiting Seminar organized by the St. Maarten Ministry of Justice. \nKaryl’s memberships include Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)\, International Trademark Association (INTA)\, and Intellectual Property Caribbean Association (IPCA). As such\, she coordinated Policy Dialogues between Jamaica and Curaçao on anti-counterfeiting by bringing together various stakeholders from the public and private sectors in both countries and continues to guide colleagues from other countries in facilitating similar discussions. \nKaryl’s hobbies include music (pianist\, former choir musical director)\, sports\, and reading\, especially on the topic of personal growth. Her extra-curricular achievements include:\n•Former national junior tennis champion of Curaçao\n•Former national junior tennis champion of the Netherlands Antilles\n•Winner Best Composition and Most Outstanding Arrangement winning song “One Caribbean Nation” 2006 Curaçao Calypsoca Festival
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/is-our-advertising-campaign-legally-compliant/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T185042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170337Z
UID:4576-1684161900-1684164600@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:2024 FATF evaluation Curaçao - The economic importance\, business opportunities  and threats
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \n2024 FATF evaluation Curaçao – The economic importance\, business opportunities and threats \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nCayman Island has been on the FATF “Grey List” for over a year now. Being on a grey list does\nhave real-world impacts on businesses in those jurisdictions. During the presentation Benno will\nexplain more about the FATF\, the technical compliance with the 40+ Recommendations and the\nfocus on effectiveness\, the FATF evaluation process\, the National Risk Assessment process\, the\nobservation period\, the progress report timelines\, and how the assessors and plenary meet and\ndecide which countries get put on the grey list. Benno will emphasize the importance of certain\nrecommendations and how to prepare as a country for this fourth worldwide evaluation round.\nBenno will conclude with some observations as the Fifth Round commences in 2024\, and the\ncoming years will be challenging again as the assessment process will require information\, data\,\nand statistics over the past years. \nBio Mr. Benno van Leeuwen\, Fraud & Compliance expert\, Forensic Services Caribbean &\nCompliance Services Caribbean \nMr. Benno van Leeuwen held a position at the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles and\nlater as a Financial Analyst for The Unusual Transactions Reporting Centre (now known as FIU\nCuraçao) and he was the director of the FIU from 2004-2005. Mr. B. van Leeuwen followed\nmultiple courses in the field of the fight against money laundering and financial terrorism\,\nlocally as well as abroad. He has been involved in organizing several training seminars and has\ngiven lectures for financial institutions and compliance officers in the Dutch Caribbean\, the\nCaribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)\, and Egmont; of which organization he was also a\nboard member.\nSince 2005 he is part of the Compliance Caribbean team and as currently the managing partner\nof that organization\, he is very active in providing compliance services to many (financial)\ninstitutions in the Caribbean region\, including outsourced compliance officer\, training sessions\,\nsetting up compliance frameworks\, auditing compliance\, etc. As a Certified Anti-Money\nLaundering Specialist\, he participated in several task groups whose purpose was to effectively \nincrease the fight against money laundering in the Dutch Caribbean and is organizing many\ntraining sessions. Mr. Benno van Leeuwen is currently also the president of the Association of\nCertified Fraud Examiners in the Dutch Caribbean.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/the-impact-of-cfatf-audit-for-curacao/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T144500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230502T215645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T025239Z
UID:4367-1684159200-1684161900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Bridging Financial Borders: Empowering Curacao Exporters to receive regional and international payments locally
DESCRIPTION:Title of Presentation: \nBridging Financial Borders: Empowering Curacao Exporters to receive regional and international payments locally \nDescription of Subject: \nThe significance of receiving payments from your clients.\nThrough e-commerce businesses can significantly improve their operations by applying more\neffective sales methods that help with better customer reach and an expanded client base\, and\nthrough the acceptance of multiple payment methods which lead to a faster buying process. \nNext to an intro of CX Pay and its solutions\, I will address some other topics\, which will include\,\nbut not limited to: \n\nTypes of Payment methods and options to receive payments\nLet your clients decide how they can/should pay you!\nCompleting the customer Journey\n\nMarketing/sales\nIncreased revenue\nWake up and start reconciling\n\n\n\nBio Mr. David Levy Maduro\, Managing Director\, CX PAY B.V. \n \nDavid has worked in different industries\, including Telecom\, ICT\, Sales & Marketing\, Food &\nBeverage\, and now eCommerce. He is one of the founding partners of CX Pay who since 2016\nhas been providing payment gateway and e-commerce solutions to merchants in partnership\nwith several acquiring banks across the LAC region. CX Pay has activated over 600 merchants\nacross 30 markets and has processed over 1.4 million transactions for over USD 240 million.\nDavid is the Treasurer of the Curacao FinTech Association of which CX Pay is a founding\nmember. David is known for his passion and knowledge of e-commerce and e-payments and\nhas formed part of or contributed to many discussions\, groups\, and roadmaps to enable\neCommerce on the island.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/innovative-payment-solution-by-cx-pay/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T203846Z
UID:4574-1684157400-1684159200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Lessons Learned: Success Stories and Best Practices from Curacao's Export Champions
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nLessons Learned: Success Stories and Best Practices from Curacao’s Export Champions \n  \nSpeakers: \nHerbert Luis (SOFTEX)\nRoy Knippenborg (Chobolobo)\nEsmeralda Levens-Wijngaarde (BearingPoint) \nPiet van Heijningen (Mijnmaatschappij Curaçao)
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/lessons-learned-success-stories-and-best-practices-from-curacaos-export-champions/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T025001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021907Z
UID:4649-1684150200-1684152000@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Developing the IT Service Sector into becoming the 4th Economic Pillar for Curaçao
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nDeveloping the IT Service Sector into becoming the 4th Economic Pillar for Curaçao \n  \nSpeakers: \nDanilo Zabala \nBlue Nap Americas \n  \nBio Danilo Zabala \nDanilo Zabala is the Chief Operating Officer of Dataplanet N.V.\, doing-business-as\, Blue NAP Americas\, where he oversees the overall operation and strategy of the company.  He became COO in June of 2019. \nPrior to that\, Mr. Zabala served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Blue NAP Americas when he joined the company in May of 2014.  During that time\, he was responsible for all commercial activities within Blue NAP Americas. \nMr. Zabala has over 25 years’ experience in international telecommunications and IT industries.  His last position prior to joining Blue NAP Americas was Chief Commercial Officer at UTS\, the incumbent telecommunications provider in Curacao\, where he led all commercial activities for the entire UTS group of companies.  Previously he was Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at CelPlan Technologies in the United States\, a leading Wireless Engineering company providing advanced telecommunications services to AT&T\, Sprint\, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA. Earlier\, Mr. Zabala held the position of Business Development Director at Agilent Technologies in their Wireless Test & Measurement division. At Agilent he was responsible for the commercialization of the entire wireless portfolio in addition to developing an Indirect Sales Channel for the Latin America region.   \nHe has obtained his Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering & Business Management from Florida Institute of Technologies in the United States.
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/developing-the-it-service-sector-into-becoming-the-4th-economic-pillar-for-curacao/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T184613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T021957Z
UID:4572-1684146600-1684150200@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability for international markets and real life examples
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nSustainability for international markets and real life examples \n  \nDescription of Subject: \nBecoming sustainable for international markets \nIncreasingly local businesses\, especially those that operate in an international environment are faced with actions about sustainability and climate. It’s either their suppliers\, customers\, or brand owners that expect them to be more sustainable. For example\, according to Booking.com\, in 2023 more than 70% of global travelers plan to take a holiday that is ‘sustainable’. Investors are also increasingly looking for sustainable companies in which to invest. What do they mean?  What are some of the ways to be sustainable?  How are local businesses adapting? Can sustainability be exported? Members of BPM Business Platform for Sustainability will explain in a panel what actions their companies have taken to comply with international expectations and trends. \nSpeakers: \nTamira La Cruz\, president BPM Business Platform for Sustainability\, owner MarkStra Caribbean \nSharella Riedel\, member BPM Business Platform for Sustainability\, owner Made in Curaçao. \n 
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/how-to-foster-sustainability-while-keeping-profitability/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T183503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T024542Z
UID:4566-1684144800-1684146600@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Defining & Embracing Sustainability in and for international markets (Business Platform for Sustainability)
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nDefining & Embracing Sustainability in and for international markets (Business Platform for Sustainability) \n  \nSpeakers: \nTamira La Cruz \nPresident BPM Business Platform for Sustainability
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/embracing-sustainability-in-global-trade-business-platform-for-sustainability/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T024400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T165241Z
UID:4643-1684143900-1684144800@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming the challenges of small island country logistics
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Title: \nOvercoming the challenges of small island country logistics \n  \nSpeakers: \nSamuel Nicholas \nCPost
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/overcoming-the-challenges-of-small-island-country-logistics/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T094500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230508T183147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T030046Z
UID:4562-1684142100-1684143900@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the NES - What Does It Take
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Title: \nImplementing the NES – What Does It Take
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/nes-implementation/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230515T091500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230513T023947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T165100Z
UID:4638-1684140300-1684142100@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Curaçao’s Export Evolution in the Past Decade
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Title: \nCuraçao’s Export Evolution in the Past Decade.\n \n  \nSpeakers: \nShekinah Dare \nInê Silva Correia
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/curacaos-export-evolution-in-the-past-decade/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230515T084500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230424T190119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T023801Z
UID:4097-1684139400-1684140300@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:Opening Curaçao Export Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Topic Presentation: \nState of Curaçao Exports (Tourism\, Financial Services\, Ports\, etc. )
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/opening-curacao-export-week-2023/
LOCATION:Central Bank Curaçao & St Maarten\, Simón Bolívar Plein 1\, Willemstad\, Curaçao
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20260427T175438
CREATED:20230425T233626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T224559Z
UID:4306-1684108800-1684367999@curacaoexport.org
SUMMARY:OECS Trade Expo Matchmaking
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholder\, \nThe OECS in collaboration with the Curacao Ministry of Economic Development is inviting you to participate in the OECS Virtual Trade Exposition taking place from May 15-17\, 2023. This is an opportunity for Curacao businesses to participate in the Matchmaking section of this virtual platform. \nThe OECS is an International Inter-governmental Organization dedicated to regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean. It is an eleven-member group comprising the full Member States of Antigua and Barbuda\, Commonwealth of Dominica\, Grenada\, Montserrat\, Saint Kitts and Nevis\, Saint Lucia\, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. \nThese members are part of the Economic Union and receive the full benefits of the Economic Union like the free movement of people and goods\, with the British Virgin Islands\, Anguilla\, Martinique\, and Guadeloupe as associate members. \nThe OECS is therefore excited to host this virtual trade exposition which provides an opportunity to explore the products and services available from the islands of the Eastern Caribbean from wherever you are located globally. By logging on to the virtual showcase\, you will be able to review the available products and services and interact with producers and service providers of your choice to discuss possible opportunities for partnership and sourcing. \nIncluded here is a brochure providing an overview of the event: OECS Trade Expo 2023.pdf \nIn case you are interested in registering to participate in the virtual trade exposition and schedule meetings with your companies of interest\, please click the following exclusive link for buyers: www.oecstradeexpo.com/buyers \nPlease feel free to contact Mrs. Hyde Constantine-Felix – info@soscreativo.com with any questions which you may have. \nThe companies of the Eastern Caribbean look forward to networking with companies from Curacao and to hopefully expand each other’s market!
URL:https://curacaoexport.org/event/oecs-trade-expo-matchmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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