Business View Caribbean - August/September 2018

60 61 CAYMAN ENTERPRISE CITY the event of another global financial crisis, Cayman would be better able to cope with any fallout.” The Cayman Enterprise City team approached the government with their proposal to build that diversi- ty with a Special Economic Zone for knowledge and technology-based businesses who wished to estab- lish a physical presence in the Islands. “We came along in early 2011 with our project, which was designed, primarily, to attract knowledge and tech- nology-based businesses, to attract foreign direct investment, to create some economic diversity, and to introduce the new cutting-edge industries to the Islands’ economy, while creating knowledge transfer and jobs for Caymanians in the new industries.” Worldwide, Kirkconnell notes that the competition for knowledge and technology-based businesses Left to right: (standing) Swan Sandoval Community Coordinator, Kayla Archibold Client Experience Executive, Kaitlyn Elphinstone Marketing Manager, Chris Morgan Global Business Development Manager, Charlie Krikconnell Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Edwards Client Experience Support, Cindy O’Hara Chief Development Officer, Lisa Espinosa Development Coordinator, Maria Phillip Vice Presi- dent of Client Services, Rachelle Peterson Global Business Development Manager, (seated) Sasha Carrig Client Experience Executive, Felicia Bodden Accounts Assistant Trident Properties Cayman Islands Ltd. is a full-ser- vice real estate company located in George Town, Grand Cayman, and the only real estate company dedicated to servicing the clients of Cayman Enter- prise City. A proud member of the Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association (CIREBA), with access to over 1500 listings on the MLS system. Trident Properties is locally owned and operated, of- fering its clients intimate knowledge of the Cayman Islands real estate market. Broker/Owner Kerri Kanuga has been a leading sales agent in the Cayman Islands market for over 15 years. Kerri’s numerous sales awards are a compel- ling demonstration of her knowledge and expertise in Cayman Islands real estate. Kerri is the Cayman Islands’ only Certified Luxury Home specialist, an accomplishment requiring exceptional knowledge, experience, and expertise in the luxury home market. David Gordon joined Trident from one of Cayman’s largest Class A banks, where he previously spent 10 years as a Relationship Manager, assisting clients with acquiring first, second, and investment prop- erties as well as planning and constructing new homes. Passionate about helping people, he brings a unique offering to Trident Properties by leveraging his banking expertise to help potential buyers and renters to not only find the right home, commercial space or land, but to also navigate the various financing options available to them locally. With over a decade of experience in sales, mar- keting, retail and management, Athena Miralda brings strong expertise in residential homes, rental income/investment properties, and devel- opment land to Trident. Known in the industry for her professional and efficient approach, and more importantly, her genuine interest in ensuring that her clients obtain the most value for their prop- erty, Athena uses her long-standing real estate experience and savvy digital marketing and sales skills to successfully bring together property and purchaser. Craig Nixon is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the property development industry. Skilled in event planning, customer service, advertising, entrepre- neurship, and strategic planning, Craig is a strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) focused in Architecture/Real Estate Finance from the University of Miami. So, whether one is buying, selling, renting, or in- vesting in the tax-free jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands, Trident Properties has the expertise and local knowledge to make any real estate transac- tion a rewarding experience, and Trident’s quali- fied professionals help make the dream of owning tropical real estate a dream-come-true. The firm takes pride in taking the stress out of the process and making sure the only surprises are good ones. www.tridentproperties.ky AT A GLANCE CAYMAN ENTERPRISE CITY WHAT: A privately owned development company in a special economic zone WHERE: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands WEBSITE: www.caymanenterprisecity.com