September 2015 Issue Business View Caribbean

Business View Caribbean - September 2015 23 sector,” she declares. “It’s very easy to get funding to buy a car or a house, but to buy a machine is still a challenge. For us, this is a critical ingredient.” She also wants to explore the development of the creative industries and how those small businesses can use their intellectual property as collateral for loans. Davis declares his future aspirations for the JBDC, as well: “We want to be seen as the lead entity in the transformation of our entrepreneurial landscape. And we’re seeing the emergence of a new type of entrepre- neur based on the work that we’re doing. We are see- ing a maturing of the sector which is very encouraging for us and we would want to be seen and recognized as the lead institution that has led to this transforma- tion.” Considering all the work that the JBDC has done, and continues to do, in providing necessary services to Ja- maica’s Micro, Small, and Medium-sized businesses, it is likely that Davis’ desire for recognition will be eas- ily met. PREFERRED VENDORS Country House Products - www.houseofnaturejm.com