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2 3 B Editor-in-Chief Al Krulick Associate Editor Lorie Steiner Director of Advertising Lauren Blackwell Research Directors Paul Payne Rohan Stewart Brendan McElroy Creative Director Dana Long Vice President of Business Development Erin O’Donoghue Vice President of Production Aimy McGrew Vice President of Publishing Andre Bare eld CGO Alexander Wynne-Jones COO Brian Andersen Executive Publisher / CEO Marcus VandenBrink USA Canada Caribbean Oceania Email for all inquiries: info@businessviewmagazine.com WWW.BUSINESSVIEWCARIBBEAN.COM 12559 New Brittany Blvd Fort Myers, 33907 239.220.5554 CONTACT US Corner View Business Viewers!!! If you never properly knew the definition of what a Business Viewer was, well, it’s sim- ple. It’s a very important person, of a superior executive intellect, that happens to have the best taste possible in choosing their pre- ferred source for corporate Business to Busi- ness executive news and information. And, by the looks of it, that makes you, by default, A Business Viewer! Congratulations!!! Moving right along, as we come into an- other edition of the Caribbean’s top choice in business magazines (I really could go on bragging all day…it’s fun…and easy!!! LOL…), I’m reminded by looking around the region, that some of us are not having the best of economic times; as countries, as companies, as divisions, as executives, as employees, and also where it’s most impactful, as fami- lies! I’ve been speaking with a few differ- ent government administrations of a few different countries, and they’re dealing with adversity as every other person or entity must –one day at a time. In discussing this with them, and speaking with some of the affected companies, I’ve learned a lot about those signals that could allow one to sur- mise if this is an administration, or company, that is capable of finding its way through the tunnel and back out into the sunshine where it’s warm and beautiful, or if it’s just a matter of time until doomsday. Based upon that data, I’d like to share my findings. Words cause attitudes, and attitudes generate body and facial expressions. Even over the phone, someone can tell which facial expressions you’re making, based on the words and tone of the words you’re speaking. A couple of years ago, I spoke with a company in Barbados that was encoun- tering grave financial woes (I’ve resisted revealing the name of the company for professional reasons – I’m usually not that professional, so this was a challenge), and while speaking with him, through his words and voice tone, I was able to easily detect the lack of optimism and hope. I knew that he was telling me, in so many words,“I don’t think we’ll be around for very much longer!” When I got off the phone, I marked a date on my calendar to look him up again in just eight months. I called him, perhaps a month or two later than eight months, and learned that they had just shut the doors the month previous. I was not at all shocked. This was a company with more than 150 employees, and also a reputable institution. Now, on the other hand, I just spoke with the minister of an economically challenged country (again, for professional reasons, I’ll resist providing the name of the country - it’s hard work being so professional), and I couldn’t believe how enthusiastic and en- ergized that government official was about the immediate future. Through research, I noticed that things couldn’t possibly look as good as they were being portrayed. How- ever, what I realized was that this person understood that words and attitudes can be infectious to those who hear and see them. This generates confidence, and confidence generates productivity, productivity gener- ates revenues, and steady revenues generate profits. This is how you run a country, a company, a division, or a family. Speak with encouraging optimism, and let that opti- mism permeate throughout the halls, walls, and yards over which you hold domain. It’s easier said than done, but those who will prevail will remember this one tip when all else fails. Until next time, plan, build, and continue to prosper. Andre Barefield APRIL / MAY 2017 Contents 66 80 34 2 CORNER VIEW 4 OPENING LINES 16 TOP 10 BEST PRACTICES IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 22 THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PETROLEUM, INVESTMENT, TRADE, AND COMMERCE Making business happen in Belize 32 COUNTRY FOODS The number one egg provider 38 FT WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES Bringing comfort to where technology and service meet 44 GRACEKENNEDY BELIZE LIMITED Supplying Belize 54 KARL H MENZIES COMPANY Beverages and coatings BEST OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM 66 GREEN TURTLE CLUB RESORT AND MARINA Buy everybody a round! 76 LADERA RESORT St. Lucia’s romantic paradise getaway SPOTLIGHT ON EXCEPTIONAL CARIBBEAN BUSINESSES 84 ACE ENGINEERING LTD. Building Dominica 90 INTERCARIBBEAN AIRWAYS Flying in the heart of the Caribbean 104 MILTON CATO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Healthcare is in good hands 56 74