NASSAU, Bahamas — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest announced Tuesday that seven companies that have gone through the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) have been recommended to access a total $1.5 million to begin or expand their businesses, the Nassau Guardian reported December 20.
Turnquest, who made the announcement at the SBDC’s Christmas party, said he is confident that those small business owners will be successful in receiving the funding they have asked for.
“We are well on our way to creating those millionaires,” said Turnquest.
Those businesses chosen included Drive Green Rentals, owned by University of The Bahamas student Benjamin Davis, who is seeking $200,000; Cee-Marr Telecommunications, owned by Charles Richardson, who is seeking $150,000; Exuma Christian Academy, owned by Keniqua Bethel, who is seeking $250,000; Ride Bahamas (Grand Bahama), owned by John McPhee, who is seeking $95,000; Shiver Premium Ice Cream, owned by Elvis Percentie and Melissa Darville, who are seeking, $200,000; The Vue A/V, owned by Juan Bethel, who is seeking $243,000; and Island Bike, owned by DiMaggio and Terenique Darville, who are seeking $400,000. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/12/20/seven-small-business-recommended-for-1-5-mil-in-funding/
