needs and offer fair prices, creating entrepreneurial opportunities that many have successfully embraced,” Harris explains. Internal talent development forms the second pillar of their approach.“For staff without formal education or who haven’t completed their education, we say work with us. We invest in you with job experience, training, and sometimes help further their education,” Harris notes, denoting an inclusive hiring model that expands the available talent pool while addressing local employment barriers. The final component is business partnerships with entrepreneurs.“Some people want to be associates who work with us on projects or use our products in their own businesses. We see what they’re doing and provide support where possible,” Harris says. These collaborations create distribution channels while fostering local entrepreneurship. Knowledge sharing completes this community impact model.“When asked to speak to young entrepreneurs or people seeking inspiration, we share our story of overcoming challenges. People find inspiration to 31 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 04 SHAVUOT INTERNATIONAL
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