PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Republic Bank www.republictt.com Founded in 1837, Republic Bank’s 187year history is testimony to growth through innovation as a leader in the Caribbean financial services industry. Operating in 16 territories in the Caribbean as well as Ghana, we offer personalised and competitive banking products and services, including credit and debit cards, leasing, trustee services, mutual fund and investment management, and merchant banking. n Furniture Plus www.furnitureplustt.com Established in 1987, Furniture Plus Ltd. is a family owned and operated chain of 12 furniture stores offering a wide range of Local and Imported Furniture, Appliances, Electronics, Mattresses and Bedding Accessories. We are committed to providing value and quality products to our customers at competitive prices every day. quality issues, they’ll discontinue it. So quality, sell-through, and retailer margin—those are nonnegotiables.” WHAT DRIVES THE OPERATOR Some leaders “fall into” manufacturing. Not this one. “I’ve always loved business,” Travis says. “Sales, manufacturing, capital investment, building plants, meeting customers, product development, pricing, financing—I enjoy the whole system. It’s a passion, not just a job.” Travis Ali, CEO 46 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10
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