The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues to build the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management through a series of practical, skills-based training workshops.
These workshops, held under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, are designed to strengthen MSME operations and help entrepreneurs prepare successful applications for grant funding.
The first 2 sessions, namely the Grant Proposal Writing and Effective Record-Keeping for MSMEs have already been completed, equipping participants with valuable tools to manage and grow their businesses. The series continues throughout November and December with additional in-person and hybrid sessions focused on financial management, continuity planning, marketing, and more.
Training Schedule and Registration: Grenada MSME Workshops
Business Contingency & Continuity Planning – Hybrid
- Dates/Time: 17–20 November 2025
- 9 am – 12 pm (17–18 November, Online)
- 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm (19 November, In Person)
- 9 am – 12 pm (20 November, Online)
Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St George’s
Register by 14 November 2025
Registration: https://bit.ly/4qXmnHa
You will learn to:
- Prepare for disruptions with an effective continuity plan
- Identify business risks and critical operations
- Develop recovery strategies and assign roles
- Strengthen resilience to maintain service delivery
Banking and Insurance Information Session – In Person
- Date/Time: 21 November 2025 | 9 am – 12 pm
- Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St George’s
- Register by 18 November 2025
- Registration: https://bit.ly/3WOIzFE
You will learn to:
- Explore available banking and insurance facilities
- Understand financial tools and services for MSMEs
- Strengthen business stability and risk management
Business Plan Development – Hybrid
- Dates/Time: 1–5 December 2025 | 9 am – 12 pm
- Format: 1–2 December (Online); 3–5 December (In Person)
- Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St George’s
- Register by 28 November 2025
- Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
- Develop a professional business plan
- Articulate your vision, goals, and market strategy
- Prepare realistic financial projections
- Strengthen your grant proposal application
Food Safety Compliance for Food Processors – In Person
- Dates/Time: 8–10 December 2025 | 9 am – 12 pm
- Venue: Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC), Frequente, St George’s
- Register by 5 December 2025
- Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
- Understand food safety principles and best practices
- Identify critical control points in processing
- Maintain hygiene and quality standards for compliance
Introduction to Sales & Marketing – Online
- Dates/Time: 15–16 December 2025 | 9 am – 12 pm
- Register by: 12 December 2025
- Registration: TBA
You will learn to:
- Understand the basics of sales and marketing
- Identify your target customers and reach them effectively
- Apply low-cost strategies to boost visibility and sales
Empowering Grenada’s Blue Economy
These interactive sessions are helping MSMEs to enhance business planning, proposal writing, financial literacy, and operational management, making them more resilient and competitive within the Blue Economy.
By participating in these workshops, MSMEs gain the knowledge and confidence to apply for funding under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, which provides between US$5,000 and $25,000 to support business expansion, equipment upgrades, innovation, and sustainability efforts.
Application deadline for grant funding is Friday, 21 November 2025, at 11:59 pm.
Contact and Registration Information:
- Learn more about the Window 1 Call for Proposals: https://bit.ly/3WfsZm1
- Visit UBEC Online: https://oecs.int/en/unleashing-the-blue-economy
- For more information: [email protected]
- Send applications to: [email protected]
- UBEC Business Development Services Consultant (Grenada) [email protected]
The OECS Commission and the UBEC Project urge all MSMEs in Grenada’s Blue Economy to take advantage of these remaining training opportunities. Strengthening business skills and understanding the grant process are essential steps toward securing funding and driving innovation, sustainability, and growth across the sector.
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