Investment conference kicks off today

Jamaica’s primary investment promotions agency, Jampro is rolling out the red carpet to local and international investors at its two-day virtual investment conference titled ‘Explore: Do Business Jamaica’, which kicks off today.

The conference, which continues until tomorrow, is seen by Jampro as integral to the drive to speed up the country’s economic recovery.

The conference, which aims to promote Jamaica’s growing sectors, investment opportunities and Jamaica’s positive business environment, will be multifaceted, featuring live dialogue and pre-recorded videos as well as print content covering business projects, opportunities and new developments.

The event will foster business and stakeholder relationships and will shed light on Jamaica’s COVID-19 economic recovery efforts and participants can look forward to a special ‘Jamaica Experience’ segment.

The conference is being staged with support from NCB Foundation for Competitiveness and Growth Project and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

Vice-president of marketing at Jampro Gabriel Heron discloses that the conference will entail over 30 sessions, discussions, panel discussions, success stories and investor pitches. “We are aiming to allow investors, potential participants and attendees to have an immersive and engaging virtual experience,” he promised.

Heron stated that the conference will focus on activities and potential opportunities within a wide range of sectors such as agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, logistics, tourism, cannabis, manufacturing and the creative industries, which will be a key area of focus for the conference.

Source: Jamaica Observer