Barbados Manufacturers' Exhibition (BMEX)

UK Delegation To Do Business At BMEX 2011

BMEX — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:05:00 +0000

It has been said that “Britain is open for business”; and when you take a look at the delegation that is coming to Barbados from the UK for BMEX 2011, it is clear that the British High Commission here in Barbados is putting this into action. Approximately 16 participants representing ten different companies have already begun to land on the island in anticipation of what BMEX 2011 has to offer.

BEAT|one - The Search Winners to perform Saturday June 11 at BMEX 2011

BMEX — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:42:00 +0000

LEANNE VANESSA HUMPHREY, Winner of BEAT|one - The Search also known as, “Vanessa Lee”, is an aspiring Barbadian performing artist whose ultimate goal is to become an internationally known actress and recording artist.

SPONSORS BACK BMEX 2011

BMEX — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Increased exposure, Increased opportunities and an ever- increasing emphasis on Bajan manufacturing. That sums up the objectives of BMEX 2011 which comes off June 10^th to 13^th at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

UPBEAT NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT AT BMEX 2011

BMEX — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Pulsating up-BEAT music…. That will be the nightly vibe during the entertainment segments of BMEX 2011 as BEAT Barbados hosts a cast of dynamic seasoned and up-and-coming local entertainers. This is sure to leave the crowd asking for more.

Welder By Choice - Greaves Works

BMEX — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:59:00 +0000

Who could ever have believed, that the words “you will never amount to anything” would become the inspiration and driving force behind the success of Greaves Works. Growing up, the odds appeared stacked up again Bradley Greaves. A second generation welder, (his father and two uncles were welders) Bradley never received any formal training in his career of choice. However, as he puts it, hard work and a determination to succeed has been the building blocks for his now thriving business.

Antique Skill - Fabulous New Look

BMEX — Tue, 31 May 2011 06:08:00 +0000

Let us introduce you to Ava’s Crochet World, a company putting a hot, new spin on the art of crocheting. But first a look back -- at age 12, Ava Gayle, the company’s Managing Director, anxiously looked forward to her summer holidays; not only to get away from school, but she could not wait to get to Pelican Village’s summer programme. There, she would learn to master the skill of crocheting while finding an outlet for her creative side.

YES - Building Lives, Creating the Future

BMEX — Tue, 31 May 2011 02:23:00 +0000

We often say that the youth today, are our future tomorrow. And while a number of organizations aim to assist our nation’s young people, the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme stands head and shoulders above (all) in developing our young leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

From Teacher to Cou-Cou Connoisseur

BMEX — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:39:00 +0000

What does a Biology teacher and a Cou-Cou Connoisseur have in common – a passion for science and precision coupled with a love for nutrition. Whatever the formula, the result is Instant Bajan Cou-Cou, guaranteed to have consistent flavor and texture each and every time. So now, Cou-Cou lovers with little time but healthy appetites can in a few minutes have their favourite meal minus the labour and preparation time.

BMEX: A Celebration Of Barbadian Manufacturing

BMEX — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:34:00 +0000

While the benefits and successes of BMEX are many, the single over-arching goal of this national event is to celebrate the innovation, the creativity and the best that Barbadian manufacturers have to offer.

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHEME - RECEIVING A POSITIVE RESPONSE

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:28:23 +0000

YES! YES! YES! That will be the response from patrons at BMEX 2010 when they experience the variety, quality and creativity on display from the members of the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES). Companies like Nine One Designs demonstrate that right here at home we have young businesses which are focused, have great vision and are determined to succeed.

HAVE A HEART & GIVE SOME HOPE

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:26:46 +0000

BMEX 2010 provides a world of opportunities for everyone who attends. The exhibition is a melting pot of culture, creativity and local innovation, with something for everyone one. It is a true Bajan celebration.

INTERNATIONAL INTEREST IN LOCAL PRODUCTS

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:24:44 +0000

BMEX is designed to provide maximum exposure for local brands and local manufacturers not only at a national level but further afield. As a result, the BMEX Buyers programme has been a key component of the exhibition since 2005.

Earth Mother Botanicals Ltd. Ten Year Anniversary with BMEX

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:22:37 +0000

Earth Mother Botanicals Ltd. will be celebrating ten years in business at BMEX 2010. They launched their original product line at BMEX 2000 and their booth won First Prize in the Best Booth Competition that year.

Antonio “Posh Punk” Cumberbatch

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:16:43 +0000

The mission of every designer is to launch an international career and make a huge impact on the world of fashion. Our very own Antonio “Posh Punk” Cumberbatch is well on his way to realising that dream.

BIDC BACKING SMALL BUSINESSES

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:29:48 +0000

The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) is the island’s industrial development agency with special responsibility for promoting and facilitating local enterprise and export capacity. Its Small Business Centre focuses on the efficiency, innovation, expansion and global competitiveness within the local small business sector with a view to helping develop sustainable businesses.

DESIGNERS CHALLENGE FOR BMEX

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:20:24 +0000

Would you dare to accept the challenge to join an event as a fashion designer without knowing what style of outfit you will have to create or what materials you will have to work with? Come to BMEX 2010 and see these brave fashion designers who, with creative and open minds, have accepted the BMEX 2010 Designer’s Challenge!

BMEX A Launch Pad for new Products

BMEX — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:01:00 +0000

The rich experience that BMEX offers patrons is the opportunity to interact with well established international brands while at the same time keeping pace with what new developments and new businesses are breaking onto the local market.

BMEX 2010 Fashion Pavilion

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:59:47 +0000

The nightly shows in the Fashion Pavilion have become a prominent feature at BMEX and so this celebration of local creativity that informs and inspires design continues in high fashion and ready-to-wear street styling at BMEX 2010.

ON THE GROUNDS OF BMEX 2010

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:14:41 +0000

The halls of the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre will undoubtedly be a hive of activity May 21st to 24th as the Barbados Manufacturers Association (BMA) hosts its flagship Exhibition BMEX 2010. The excitement, however, starts long before you enter the pavilions on the inside as the exhibits on the Grounds deliver their own stimulation and inspiration to the BMEX experience.

Set Back or Stepping Stones – McBride Caribbean Ltd

BMEX — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:50:51 +0000

Sometimes in life, set-backs can be the launch pad for phenomenal success. One company which has demonstrated this is McBride Caribbean Ltd. After the fire in 2007 which forced them to undergo a challenging two-year climb back to operation, this company has literally risen from the ashes stronger and even more dynamic.