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31 to the Dominican Republic; and for the last two years we have participated in Cuba’s premier trade show,” Trotman says.“We’re also involved in shows in the UK and the US.These shows are used to take our clients to display their products,promoting them to theworld.” Whilemanyof BIDC’s projects are specific to its individual clients, the agency also produces general interest events.“One of the projects we have execut- ed for the last two years, and are already advancing plans to host again this year, is a major conference on innovation,”Trotman reports.“We believe that if the sectors we serve are going to grow, theymust innovate to have maximum impact. So, in hosting the Innovate Barbados Conference,we brought in speakers,some from the region and some interna- tionally,and brought together clients,students,and persons in the business community to educate them and to bring awareness to thewhole topicof inno- vationwhenmaking business decisions and taking a company to the next level.So,we’re looking forward to Innovate Barbados 2018,which is set for November 7th and 8th.” Trotman admits that the business environment in Barbados has been verychallenging over the last few years,and,as a result,manyof BIDC’s clients are look- ing for opportunities in newareas.“We hope to help our clients bybringing together persons whomaybe able to assist and stimulate newbusiness decisions.” she says.In addition,the agency is expanding its hori- zons in order to secure additional financial aid for itself as well as some of the businesses it assists. “One of the areas we’re looking to grow,and become