SCOTIA GROUP JAMAICA At Scotiabank, we are excited to once again collaborate with Expo Jamaica, which has provided a gateway for local businesses to showcase their goods and services, connect with key stakeholders and expand their reach. This partnership aligns with our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and business operators - a mission we have championed for over a century. Scotiabank has also crafted programmes such as the Scotiabank Vision Achiever Program, which offers world-class training for business growth, and the Scotiabank Women Initiative, which has extended over $3 billion to female entrepreneurs in under three years. We continue to fuel business success and in 2024, we provided an additional $12.6 billion in loans, a 12% increase from the previous year— demonstrating our unwavering support for Jamaica’s commercial sector. With the best-in-class commercial solutions and our excellent cadre of business bankers, we remain dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals, grow and attain financial success. We look forward to another 135 years of empowering Jamaican enterprises and hope to be with Jamaica for every future! Sponsor’s Message MRS. AUDREY TUGWELL HENRY PRESIDENT AND CEO SCOTIA GROUP JAMAICA Grace Foods is proud to partner with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) in presenting Expo Jamaica, a highly anticipated annual event dedicated to advancing local industries and creating new economic opportunities. This partnership highlights our mutual dedication to promoting innovation, empowering local businesses, and advancing sustainable growth within Jamaica’s vibrant economy. As a proudly Jamaican company, Grace Foods aligns closely with Expo Jamaica’s mission to promote local manufacturing, export, and entrepreneurship. Our initiatives reflect this alignment through continuous investment in local farmers and our six local factories, ensuring the highest quality products that proudly carry the “Made in Jamaica” seal. By working together, we are strengthening Jamaica’s position as a hub for exceptional products and services on the global stage. Over the years, Grace Foods has achieved key milestones alongside Expo Jamaica, from showcasing innovative product lines to expanding export opportunities that open doors for Jamaica’s global competitiveness. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to the development of the local manufacturing sector. As we look towards 2025, Grace Foods remains committed to empowering local industries and driving economic growth. We invite you to visit our Food Court at Expo Jamaica and experience the best of Jamaican cuisine. Taste our delicious products, including our new honey jerk seasoning and line of BBQ sauces. Let’s celebrate the ingenuity, resilience, and excellence that define Brand Jamaica. Sponsor’s Message GRACE FOODS FRANK JAMES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GRACE FOODS
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