PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Simpson Strong Tie www.strongtie.com Simson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions - products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings and communities. Our structural systems research and testing enable us to design code-listed, value engineered solutions for a multitude of applications. importance of developing local talent.“We’re trying to see if we can find more indigenous persons that can get involved in the business and possibly look at the possibility of transitioning management, the management side of the operations to more of our indigenous persons,” he explains. As the British Virgin Islands positions itself for continued tourism growth and infrastructure development, CTL is poised to capitalize on opportunities while maintaining its foundational role as a community anchor.The company’s combination of deep local roots, strong supplier partnerships, and technological modernization creates a platform for sustained growth alongside the territory’s economic expansion. The Virgin Gorda expansion is CTL’s most immediate capital investment, with construction of a new facility planned to begin later this year. The project will significantly expand their presence on the island, incorporating a full lumberyard alongside traditional retail space. Additional warehousing construction addresses current capacity constraints at existing locations, ensuring adequate inventory storage for growing operations. Management development remains a cornerstone of the long-term vision, with Thomas emphasizing the 46 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 08
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