BCCEC Newsletter: September 2025
- BCCEC
- Sep 22
- 3 min read
Your monthly brief is here! Get all the essential updates, insights, and opportunities from the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC).
News report on Bahamian Entrepreneur Tristen Hanna Forges "Millions in Deals" at IATF 2025
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) recently returned from the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria, and the results are already promising.
Tristen Hanna, CEO of Safe Point Specialists and the youngest BCCEC member, shared that his company will eventually do millions of dollars in deals from the business connections he made. He described the experience as "futuristic" and was impressed by the quality of goods made in Africa.
This strategic trip, which included over 20 Bahamian enterprises, was part of the government's ongoing Africa engagement strategy.
News report on BCCEC, JAMPRO working on strengthening trade ties, trade diversification next week
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), along with the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), are hosting business-to-business (B2B) meetings next week to strengthen trade ties and trade diversification between the two countries, CEO of the BCCEC Dr. Leo Rolle said yesterday.
Rolle, who made the comments during an appearance on the radio show “Morning Blend Business” on Guardian Radio 96.9 FM, said these kinds of trade meetings have been paying dividends, especially given that the BCCEC has had many trade missions over the past year.
Highlights from the BCCEC Courtesy meeting with the High Commissioner of Namibia - August 14, 2025
A spirit of cooperation filled the air during a recent courtesy meeting with Her Excellency Margaret Mensah Williams, High Commissioner of Namibia to The Bahamas, as she made her official farewell visit to Nassau. The meeting, which brought together key leaders from the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and The Family Island Chamber of Commerce, served as a platform to discuss strengthening diplomatic and business relations between the two nations.
Her Excellency highlighted Namibia's political stability and its rich economic potential. The country, which recently celebrated 35 years of independence, is a hub of opportunity.
Spotlight on the Bahamas Trade Portal
Dive into our Trade Section for a comprehensive look at recent news, exciting trade events, and opportunities, including:
Virtual Trade Exchange (September 28, 2025): Join us for an exclusive live webinar to connect directly with Chinese vendors in the Beauty and Textile Industry! This is a fantastic opportunity to forge new partnerships and discover new products without leaving your desk.
Event Details:
Date: September 28th
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Register here: https://wkf.ms/3VWFG4Y
For more information, email us at: trade@bahamas.gov.bs
In-cosmetics Latin America, Brazil (September 23 - 24, 2025): World´s Leading Trade Fair for Personal Care Ingredients. In-cosmetics is organized every year and brings together 800 exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing, and regulatory solutions with up to 10,000 cosmetic manufacturers worldwide. Besides the main global event, which is organized every year in Europe, the trade show also takes place every year in Asia (Bangkok and Seoul) and South America (São Paolo).
Bahamas Chamber to Lead Delegation to Algeria for Intra-African Trade ( September 4-10, 2025): The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is set to lead a 30-member delegation to Algeria for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) from September 4–10, 2025. The mission marks another strategic step in expanding trade opportunities for Bahamian businesses within Africa, not only in exports but also in imports.
Digital Transformation Corner
Explore our Digital Transformation Corner, packed with expert insights and practical advice to guide your business through the rapidly evolving world of technology:
The Power of Storytelling in Brand Communication: Every metric can be tracked. Every click can be measured. But with all the concrete, irrefutable “proof” available at your fingertips, it can be easy to forget that buying decisions (the only metric that really matters in business) are driven by something deeper than logic. They’re driven by belief.
If your customers don’t believe in your brand, your product, and your message, they simply won’t buy into it. So, how does a brand like yours build belief? That’s simple.
Belief is built through story. Growth-focused business leaders often view storytelling as a trendy soft skill or a nice-to-have. However, brand storytelling is a strategic lever that, when applied correctly, can differentiate your brand, compel buying decisions, and increase customer lifetime value.
Notices & Events
This month's notices are here! See what our members are offering, including cash flow solutions from Simplified Lending Bahamas and a chance to test-drive the BYD 2026 Electric Vehicles from Easy Car Sales. Plus, turn your Scotiabank Business Account into an online store in just 48 hours with Sebastian Alliance Group's website package.
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