The JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, reaffirming its longstanding partnership with the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, joined partners, sponsors, students and members of the university community for the launch of the 24th staging of the competition at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM).
The competition, a flagship initiative of the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme, equips UWI students and researchers with the tools, mentorship and practical business training needed to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses. Through intensive boot camps, expert coaching, workshops and post-competition support, participants are challenged to refine their business models, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and develop solutions that create meaningful impact.
“As a foundation, we believe that every individual possesses inherent greatness and that, when people are given the right opportunities, encouragement and support, they can create extraordinary outcomes for themselves, their communities and their country,” said Kim Mair, CEO of the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation. “That belief is at the heart of our support for initiatives such as the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop the confidence, skills and mindset needed to bring their ideas to life.”
JMMB Foundation’s support will help facilitate a series of training and development opportunities throughout the competition. These include the Corporate Social Responsibility Boot Camp, which encourages participants to build businesses that create value, not only for shareholders but also for their communities.
Mair emphasised that the competition is much more than an entrepreneurial contest.
“It is a platform where ideas are tested, confidence is built, innovation is nurtured, and future business leaders are developed,” Mair said. “It provides participants with the opportunity to see possibilities where others see challenges, and to transform creativity into practical solutions that can positively impact Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.”
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Article taken from: The Jamaica Gleaner