Category: BHA News
2009 Trade Show and Energy Conference
Business executives yesterday said they were hoping to match last year’s total of 70 exhibitors at the two-day trade show attached to the upcoming 2009 Energy Conference, with some 25 companies already confirmed.
Frank Comito, the Bahamas Hotel Association’s (BHA) executive vice-president, at a press conference to unveil the November 13-14 trade show, emphasised that it was not just designed as a platform for firms in the renewable energy/energy efficient industry, with manufacturers, marketing and public relations firms, food and beverage suppliers, IT firms, financial services providers and tourism-related companies among the 25 already signed-up.
Pointing out that 10,000 persons attended last year’s trade show, Mr Comito said: “We hope we can reach the amount last year of having 70 booth exhibitors. It’s a great opportunity for companies to showcase their latest product and services, and build strategic alliances with local and international companies.”
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BHA Executive Says Renewable Energy Initiatives Needed
The Bahamas needs “to move faster” on renewable energy initiatives and programmes designed to reduce electricity costs, business leaders said yesterday, arguing that import duty exemptions to facilitate efficiency in the sector were not having the desired effect because complementary equipment was still being heavily taxed.
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Bahamas Business Expo And Energy Conference
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and the Bahamas Hotel Association are bringing together buyers and sellers of goods and services to promote New Business Opportunities and reinforce existing relationships in their annual Bahamas Business Expo & Energy Efficiency Conference.
The event takes place at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, Independence Ballroom, Nassau, The Bahamas on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th.
New US Ambassador Pushes Sustainable Energy
New United States Ambassador to the Bahamas, Nicole Avant, would like to see greater use of sustainable energy in her new host country.
In her first meeting with the media, Ms Avant revealed that alternative and sustainable forms of producing energy is a particular interest of hers.
“I believe we must lay the groundwork to protect the environment in order to ensure future economic prosperity,” said the 41-year-old at her Cable Beach home, Liberty Overlook.
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Second Annual Student Development Conference
Johnson & Wales University, The Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Queen’s College, The Bahamas Hotel Association & Associated Industry and Education Partners present the Second Annual Student Development Conference under the theme: “There is a Place For You… Here!”
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sheraton Nassau Cable Beach Resort
Nassau, Bahamas