The Government in Collaboration with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launches BIGEE Programme to Help Entrepreneurs
Feature | April 9, 2020
For Jamaican who desire to start their own business, a lack of capital is often the biggest hindrance. And because money is the lifeblood of any business, it is a essential component of business startup and development.. As such the government is launching the Boosting Innovation, Growth, and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Programme to provide support and funding for entrepreneurs who are starting out. If you're interested in learning more, press play.
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