Managing Conflict

It has certainly been weeks since I've posted to my blog. I think it is timely to do it now while I'm preparing my  Speech #5 from the Toastmasters Competent Communications Manual. Here goes... 

International meeting begins Wednesday LAC Flavors

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 5:16 pm 

Mérida, Yucatán, 7 October 2014.- 

From Wednesday until October 10, the capital of Yucatan will host the international event LAC Flavors, which will bring together more than 400 local companies as well as Mexico, Latin America and North America, Asia and Europe in addition to the food industry, with the expectation of holding two thousand business meetings. 

This afternoon, at a press conference held at the premises of the Ministry of Economic Development (Sefoe), details of the sixth edition of this world-class event, promoted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) were exposed, and federal governments state, plus ProMéxico. 

10 Companies Get Assistance to Grow Export Sales

Ten local companies and entities are to benefit from interventions through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max II programme to grow export sales and penetrate new markets.

The three-year project is designed to improve the productivity and competitiveness of companies, which are already exporting or are export-ready, through capacity building and market penetration support.

I Rise

Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may tread me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Evicting Fear

One of the greatest, if not the greatest hindrance to a person stepping out of his or her comfort zone and entering the unknown is FEAR. But fear is just an acronym for False Expectations Appearing Real. Though it is human nature to fear what you do not know, you should make a conscious decision to fear nothing. The only thing you should fear is fear itself, so I encourage you, run from it!

Heneka Watkis-Porter to Launch First Book

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May, 2014

15 HINTS TO ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS
Lessons From A Caribbean Business Woman
by Heneka Watkis-Porter (Foreword by Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica)

Known for her passion, charm, and entrepreneurial spirit, Heneka Watkis-Porter has redefined the way in which others perceive her. One who is unwilling to be boxed in and defined by others, she is a go-getter without limits.  A successful entrepreneur herself, she is now determined to help others identify their real purpose in life through entrepreneurship. Her reputation has seen her company landing a Bold One of Manufacturing Award by National Bakery as well as a nomination in the Best New Food Item in the Jamaica Observer Food Awards.

Jamaican ‘Patwa Apparel’ Speaks Out!

 

The following interview is gleaned from the Sweet Jamaica blog:

http://www.sweetjamaica.co.uk/

Heneka is a bona-fide Jamaican success story, starting her business empire in 2007 with a clothing line where she cleverly fused her love for Jamaican Patois with fashion.  Aware of the constraints and hurdles faced in tough economic times, Heneka strived forward where many would have drawn back and has since diversified to credit literature, broadcasting and manufacturing to her portfolio. I admire Heneka’s strong business and personal ethics, as although Heneka is modest, her integrity and awareness of self and others is clear in the brilliant and inspirational way she explains her company philosophy.