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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (TTMA) Dr. Rolph Balgobin
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
President The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is grateful for the opportunity to once again be included in the Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business magazine. Manufacturing plays a significant role in employment and the generation and protection of foreign exchange and foreign exchange reserves. The sector has proved resilient in dealing with rapid economic change, and is expected to play a key role in the development of a diversified economy for Trinidad and Tobago. As the voice of manufacturers in Trinidad and Tobago, the TTMA is committed to strong advocacy on issues that have an impact on the sector or burden particular manufacturers, helping at the micro and macro levels to make a diversified economy a reality. The TTMA will continue its pursuit of new business opportunities, increased involvement in expanding markets and regulatory efficiency in the manufacturing sector. We are developing new initiatives to encourage collaboration, investment, innovation and productivity, in keeping with our vision of long-term sustainable growth and development. The Association places high priority on the promotion of growth and international competitiveness of the manufacturing sector by facilitating new market entrance and innovation in existing markets. Our annual Trade and Investment Convention is invaluable to members and investors alike, serving as a critical platform that facilitates the creation and fostering of business linkages nationally and regionally. We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders as we explore new markets to expand the manufacturing industry. TTMA Building, 42 Tenth Avenue, Barataria, Trinidad and Tobago • P.O. Box 971, Port of Spain • Tel: (868) 675-TTMA (8862) • Fax: (868) 675-9000 • Email: service@ttma.com or info@ttma.com • Website: www.ttma.com
TRINIDAD HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION Andrew Welch President The Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association is honoured to be part of Who’s Who in Trinidad & Tobago Business. The THRTA has been an integral stakeholder of the tourism industry in Trinidad and Tobago for the past 50 years. Our association acts as the main private sector representational body for the industry, performing a pivotal role between the policy makers, policy implementers and the private sector. The Association Membership comprises hotels, restaurants and companies that provide goods and services to the industry. Our mission has always been to provide benefits and services to our members by creating a business environment conducive to tourism development, through influencing government policies and legislation which stimulate investment, profitability and a competitive rate of return. THRTA is made up of a number of committees that work towards accomplishing the goals and objectives of the association. They include Advocacy, Marketing, Membership and Revenue Generation. We continue to work towards creating an enabling environment for tourism, encouraging investment in the sector, creating additional demand, strengthening the building of the visitor experience and fostering the coordination of the efforts amongst all stakeholders. We hope to bring about more awareness and recognition that tourism has the potential to be a major pillar in the move towards the diversification of the economy of Trinidad and Tobago; an industry that can generate employment and foreign exchange earnings.
British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Tracey Hoford ESG Business Suites, Fitt Court, 9-11 Fitt Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 352-0923 Email: t.hoford@britishcaribbean.com Website: www.britishcaribbean.com The Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce Richie Sookhai — President Vishnu Charran — Vice President 17-18 Biljah Road, IDC Industrial Estate, Charlieville, c/o Metal-X Engineering Limited, Chaguanas, Trinidad Tel: (868) 671-2242 (CCIC)/779-8804 Fax: (868) 671-2242 Email: gccic@chaguanaschamber.org Website: www.chaguanaschamber.org Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce Liaquat Ali — President Ramchand Rajbal Maraj — Vice President Campden Road, Couva, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 636-5017/223-6670 Email: couva.chamber@gmail.com Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce David J. Edwards — President Mrs. Nalini Maharaj — Vice President 163 Eastern Main Road, Tacarigua, Trinidad Tel: (868) 645-5639 Email: info@tunapunachamber.org Website: www.gtcic.org Penal/Debe Chamber of Commerce Shiva Roopnarine — President Rampersad Sieuraj — Vice President 18 Penal Rock Road, Penal, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 647-0452 Email: penaldebechamber@gmail.com Point Fortin South Western Chamber of Industry and Commerce M6 Furlong Street, Mahaica, Point Fortin, Trinidad Website: http://www.pfswcic.org Sangre Grande Business Association Kenneth Boodhu — President Garvin Lezama — Secretary c/o OJOE’S Building, 193 B Eastern Main Road, Sangre Grande, Trinidad Tel/Fax: (868) 668-5932 Email: kenboodhu@hotmail.com
Corner Airways Road and Hilltop Lane, Chaguaramas P.O. Box 243, Port of Spain, Trinidad • Tel: (868) 634-1174/5 • Fax: (868) 634-1174 • Email: info@tnthotels.com • Website: www.tnthotels.com
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