give them preferred spaces, and help to build smaller local businesses in Trinidad,” notes Paladee. He adds that the company contributes substantially to the nation’s economy by paying taxes and complying with all financial obligations. “We pay everything that is due to the country, because we think it’s very important for Trinidad to have businesses doing their part,” he acknowledges. With a workforce of 1,600 employees spread across its ten stores and warehouse operations, Pennywise is one of the largest employers in the region. Upcoming plans to expand a warehouse and a store will further increase this number. “It is very important to us to have lots of staff. We think it’s important to give customers the best service so that they always have someone that you can ask questions to,” says Paladee. 34 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 01 PENNYWISE COSMETICS
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