Attendees of the Chase Enterprise mixer pose for an image following the presentation.
Picture by Tracey Khan
Dr. Nicole Grimes, CEO and founding father of Carib Biz Network (CBN), stands on the forefront of empowering Caribbean entrepreneurs in New York Metropolis by a collection of impactful occasions and partnerships. Established as a pivotal hub for aspiring and micro-turbine founders, CBN goals to assist, join, and amplify these entrepreneurs, guiding them by the complexities of their enterprise journeys.
Lately, CBN, a small enterprise mixer, collaborated with JP Morgan for the Caribbean American Heritage Month occasion, ‘Chase Home windows of Alternative.’ Talking passionately in regards to the occasion, Dr. Grimes highlighted CBN’s position in curating occasions all year long, each digital and in-person, tailor-made particularly for Caribbean enterprise house owners. These gatherings function essential platforms for studying about monetary alternatives, homeownership, and techniques to leverage capital successfully, finally aiming to bridge the racial wealth hole.
“We’re internet hosting this monetary literacy-focused occasion for small enterprise house owners, that includes marketplaces to focus on Caribbean-owned manufacturers. The response has been extremely optimistic and inspiring, and we’re desirous to proceed. It’s necessary to acknowledge that we will outline success in our lives. We don’t should restrict ourselves to 1 path; we will pursue a number of endeavors and achieve numerous methods. We also needs to take into account our legacy — what we depart behind for our kids, group, and household again residence, not simply by our work however by our service and contributions,” Dr. Grimes added.
Dr. Grimes, a Trinidadian immigrant, brings a novel perspective to her position because the chief of initiatives that uplift Caribbean enterprise house owners. She shared, “Having grown up following the standard path to success, I perceive the significance of making an area the place numerous entrepreneurial abilities can thrive.” Reflecting on her journey from a profitable company profession to founding CBN, she emphasised the group’s optimistic response and the affect of their latest Eyeland Fest occasions throughout Caribbean Heritage Month.
The Eyeland Fest, a collection of seven occasions, celebrated Caribbean tradition and entrepreneurship throughout numerous pursuits and communities. The festivities, from magnificence and wellness showcases to networking alternatives and monetary literacy workshops, underscored the breadth and depth of Caribbean affect in New York Metropolis. The overwhelming success of those occasions is a testomony to the affect of CBN’s initiatives.
Wanting forward, Dr. Grimes expressed optimism for CBN’s continued progress and its position in redefining success throughout the Caribbean group. She concluded, “We have now the company to form our definitions of success and depart a long-lasting affect for future generations.” This reiterates CBN’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurial excellence and group prosperity beneath the visionary management of Dr. Grimes.
Throughout the presentation, Akim Jones, a Senior Enterprise Advisor at Chase, outlined numerous methods for small companies to make the most of enterprise loans successfully and take part in metropolis contract bidding. Moreover, he addressed variety provider packages and highlighted expertise acquisition alternatives.
Kaleb Lewis, proprietor of Infinite Wealth Methods, mentioned the challenges confronted by small enterprise house owners and emphasised the importance of collaboration in overcoming these obstacles and attaining success.
Chase’s Neighborhood Supervisor, Natasha Castillo moderated the mixer, which was held on the financial institution’s Valley Stream, Lengthy Island department.
