Introducing Cohort 7- A New Generation The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean (BCoEC) has long anticipated the introduction of its virtual training. It took more than a year of preparation and hard work to launch Branson Centre Caribbean online on March 3, 2015. In the evolution of its training model, one very special group led the way for a new generation of Branson Centre Official Entrepreneurs. In the last quarter of 2014, Cohort 7 was the first group to experience BCoEC’s new hybrid model – a combination of virtual training and coaching with in-person networking and community building. After 12 weeks of intensive weekly webinars and coaching sessions, 24 out of 48 entrepreneurs made it into the Centre’s Official Entrepreneur programme. Their enthusiasm and spirit of engagement have not disappointed. Even from behind their screens and inboxes, they have managed to create a sense of community and camaraderie that is so crucial to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Top Row (standing) L-R : Raphael Satchell, Bliss Desserts Ayanna Dixon, ASD Clothing Mark Scott, Academic Journies Marcus Sewell, Technology Innovators Kevin Scott, Kimochii Villa Amitabh Sharma, Synapse Communications Glenton Daley, Daley’s Mini Mart Mervin Kerr, Island Integrators
Middle Row L-R: Tonisha Farquharson, Ganzi Clothing Jo-hanna Taylor, Envi Designs Andrea Wilson–Green, With Ease Magazine Marc Laird, Strictly Events Jamaica Limited Janielle Todd, The A+ Generation Adriel McKay, Concept Promotions
Front Row (seated) L-R: Veneita Tarrant, WOW Moments Tena Marie Bernard, TMarie Designz Dianne Plummer, True Shade Cosmetics Jovan Evans, AquaFlow Products & Services Sara Stanford, Bliss Bridal Boutique Wendy Jumpp, Wendy Jumpp Company Limited Nicolette Bennett, Earth Essence Ja
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Marsha-Rae McBean, Little Oasis Treasures
Neil Chambers,
Charlene Chevannes-Chambers, NC3 Events
20/20 Vision Productions
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