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Call for Expressions of Interest
The BIDC is seeking technical consultants to support product development in various sectors as part of “Create”, a new product development and product extension initiative under its Special Technical Assistance Programme (STAP).
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Events

  • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - LEATHER SANDALS & BALLERINA FLATS FABRICATION
    Jan
    11
    Location
    Eastlanders Manufacturing Barbados Ltd., Tudor Street, Corner of Reeds Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael
    country
    Barbados
    Summary

    The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) will be hosting a ten (10) week Skills Development Workshop entitled “Leather Sandals & Ballerina Flats Fabrication   – Gain Skills to Start Your Business”.  This workshop is for anyone who is interested in developing

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Media & Resources

  • Alerts & Notifications
    BIDC CERTIFICATION SERVICES
    With effect from Monday, 14th September, 2020, the Certification Unit at the BIDC will resume instant certification of Trade Documents. Social distancing protocols will continue to be in effect and you are therefore advised to inform the Receptionist if you wish to wait for your documents to be processed. Please note that in our efforts to maintain safety protocols, there is a maximum of three individuals permitted to wait in the BIDC lobby.
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    CEO'S FAREWELL MESSAGE
    Effective December 31, 2020, I will be retiring as Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC). During the 35 years that I have served in Barbados’ national investment and trade promotion organisations, I have seen our island’s fortunes tested by crises and uncertainties but always the grit, and tenacity of Barbados’ businesses have won the day! You have been a part of that journey which has taken us from seasons of uncertainty to better times and I do...
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A Bajan Christmas Market
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A Bajan Christmas Market
Strap in for an intense 10-week Leather Sandals & Ballerina Flats Fabrication Workshop starting January 18, 2021.
Opportunities
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP - LEATHER SANDALS & BALLERINA FLATS FABRICATION
Take a sneak peek at the journey of Artist Made with this case study
Case Studies
From Idea to Enterprise - Artist Made
About the Bidc
The BIDC is a solutions-oriented organization working to build bold, innovative, dynamic and creative enterprises.

An agency of the Barbados Government, our mandate is to contribute to the diversification and growth of the economy through new investment, increased exports and employment creation by fostering the development of competitive business enterprises.

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