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On April 15th, 2026, Don Williams, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), along with Dr. Leo Rolle, Chief Executive Officer, paid a courtesy call to the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB). The Chamber delegation was received by Niekia Horton, CEO and Executive Director. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organizations to engage in meaningful dialogue on areas of mutual interest, particularly as it relates to strengthen

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) hosted its first quarterly exclusive Members Mix and Mingle for 2026 on Thursday, April 16th. Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending, delivered an engaging and insightful presentation to BCCEC members on the need to move beyond traditional lending models. He addressed a central issue for businesses today: gaining access to capital. Traditional lending remains slow, rigid, and often inflexible, which can im

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, April 24, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has lost one of its staunchest advocates. Peter Goudie, head of the BCCEC’s Labor and Human Resources Division, passed away on Wednesday. Goudie, at the time of his passing, was the longest serving board member of the BCCEC, with an extensive track record of service to the organization, the wider civic community, and The Bahamas. Born on May 22, 19

The BCCEC Monthly Brief is here with the essential updates and local insights every Bahamian entrepreneur needs to scale. Blog Post: How to Get Your Entrepreneur’s Mindset into Full Swing Starting a business is about more than just a great idea and a solid financial plan; it’s about the person behind the wheel. We’ve all felt that initial burst of "great gusto" when a new project begins, only to find it replaced by imposter syndrome or the "fear of failure" a few weeks later

Many of the world’s most successful companies started as small projects on the side. But knowing exactly when to bridge the gap between a "side hustle" and a legitimate, full-time business is one of the most challenging decisions an entrepreneur will face. If you’ve been balancing a 9-to-5 with a passion project, you might be wondering if it’s finally time to take the leap. According to a featured guide on Business Blogs Hub , there are clear indicators that your side venture

Starting a business is about more than just a great idea and a solid financial plan; it’s about the person behind the wheel. We’ve all felt that initial burst of "great gusto" when a new project begins, only to find it replaced by imposter syndrome or the "fear of failure" a few weeks later. The difference between a stalled startup and a thriving business often comes down to one thing: mindset. According to a recent feature on Business Blogs Hub , your outlook impacts everyth