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Masters of Industry Lunch and Learn with Omar Hadeed

 

Omar Hadeed has over 15 years of experience in the Retail Industry. He is the founder and CEO of First Retail Inc. which partners with a range of international brands including Aeropostale, Aldo, Sketchers, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, L’Occitane, Psycho Bunny, Parfois, Cole Haan, Levi’s and most recently launched, Miniso.

He is also the Director of Sports and Games Limited and Quick Service Holdings which is the parent company to international franchises Domino’s, Wendy’s and Pita Pit. He is the partner of Food Hall, the first grocerant introduced to Trinidad and Tobago.

TRUE STORIES

 

The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce is celebrating T&T’s men and women, individuals and companies that have shaped and continue to shape our country’s business sector. Through our Champions of Business True Stories series, we give you an exclusive peek into their challenges and successes. We’re bringing you insights and advice that will inspire and guide you on your own business journey. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best! You will also be able to hear from our sponsors about why they continue to support this initiative by the T&T Chamber and the impact it has made on the development and growth of this country’s business sector.

Starting October 3, the Champions of Business True Stories series will be aired on CNC3 on Tuesdays at 8 pm with repeats on Thursdays at 11:30 am.

Tuesday October 3 | re-run Thursday October 5

Innovation

This is a re-branded category formerly termed Business Technology It recognizes individuals or companies which create a culture of improvement or innovation, using technology (artificial intelligence, social media, virtual reality, blockchain). It celebrates innovative solutions that have impacted and transformed the country’s economy or added new and innovative solutions or services to new and existing markets.

This Award category is being sponsored by:.

 

Entrepreneurship

At the T&T Chamber we understand the power of resilience and determination for entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship award celebrates those who didn’t give up in the face of adversity. These stories will inspire and motivate you to keep pushing towards your goals. These inspiring individuals have shown that with the right mindset, passion, and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams of owning and running a successful business. Let’s inspire each other to chase our entrepreneurial goals.

This Award category is sponsored by:

Tuesday October 10 | re-run Thursday October 12

SME

Small businesses may be small in size, but they make a big impact! They contribute to the local economy, create jobs, and provide unique products and services that add value to our communities. At the T&T Chamber, we support SMEs!

This is a new category introduced this year. the SME Award is broken down into two sub-categories:

   I. Small Business Award
   II. Medium Sized Business Award

We explore their strategies, challenges, successes, and impact in the business sector.

This category is sponsored by:


Tuesday October 17 | re-run Thursday October 19

 

Internationally Known…. T&T Owned

The T&T Chamber is proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of the company that has made significant contributions locally, regionally, and internationally and placed our country’s business sector on the map. Their achievements have not gone unnoticed, and they truly embody the spirit of excellence that drives the T&T Chamber. We can’t wait to see what they achieve next!

 

The Internationally Known…T&T Owned category is proudly sponsored by:

Breakthrough Exporter

Even the smallest of businesses can dream big and become a global player. Hear from the businesses that are breaking down barriers and paving the way in the global marketplace. The T&T Chamber Champions of Business Breakthrough Exporter Award celebrates the success of these businesses.

EXIMBANK of Trinidad and Tobago Limited has been an avid supporter and sponsor of the T&T Chamber’s Champions of Business.

This category is sponsored by:

 


Tuesday October 24 | re-run Thursday October 26

Business Hall of Fame

The T&T Chamber congratulates this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees! We’re thrilled to recognize these outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to Trinidad and Tobago’s business sector. As we honor their achievements and celebrate their successes, let’s also take this opportunity to reflect on the impact of the business community on our economy and our society as a whole. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to driving growth and innovation in our country.

 

Green Agenda

This segment will also feature the Green Agenda Award. This Award recognizes a company that made protecting the planet a priority. It starts with one small step. We all have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment. At the T&T Chamber we recognize the efforts of companies who have taken up this initiative and integrated it as a part of their company’s mandate.

These awards and episode have been made possible through kind support of The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited.

 

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