JCI-IOBA, CYEA JCI-IOBA, CYEA May 16May 16thth, 2015, 2015

Steven Damiana

JCI-IOBA, CYEA, May 16th, 2015

““What can Curacao Chamber-What can Curacao Chamber-currently offer- and in the near currently offer- and in the near

future?” future?”

Curacao Chamber of Commerce- Economic Research

- Business Information Center- Registry

A Case to ExportChamber Communication ChannelsContact Points

TopicsTopics

Sections:

- Board - Economic Research- Business Information Center &

International Business Activities- Registry

Introduction to the ChamberIntroduction to the Chamber

Board(4 small, 5 medium/ large – elected)

Economic Analysis (including impact studies)

Advice on Social, Economic, Fiscal, Business and Monetary Issues (including national dialogue)

Project Development (including Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, export credit insurance, tax reform, export business support to EU, USA)

Curacao ChamberCuracao Chamber

Registry DataRegistry Data 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Total registered entities

30,512 38,381 38,394

38,462

38,054

38,338

Domestically active legal entities and companies

16,642 20,870 21,691

22,546

22,852

23,794

Internationally operating legal entities and companies

13,870 17,511 16,703

15,916

15,202

14,544

Information, education and advice;

Training (new) entrepreneurs;

Promoting International Commerce ;

Attracting Investment to Curacao.

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Business InformationBusiness Information

Registering your company;

Obtaining excerpt of your company;

Obtaining a copy of an excerpt or bylaws of other companies.

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Registry Registry

The Chamber houses the following organizations:

Trade Point Curaçao (UNCTAD/World Trade Point Federation)

VBC, CHATA, FNP, SLS, others

Curaçao Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & IndustryChamber of Commerce & Industry

International promotion services ◦Collective participation in trade fairs

abroad◦Trade Missions (outbound & inbound)◦Organization of trade fairs locally◦Assistance to foreign investors◦Assistance to local companies in their

export efforts

Curaçao Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & Chamber of Commerce &

IndustryIndustry

Inter Institutional Agreements◦Netherlands Foreign Trade Agency◦Dutch Chambers of Commerce and

Private Sector organizations◦MOU with CIESP ( Brazil)◦Member of the Holland House Colombia

( Bilateral Chamber of Commerce)

Curaçao Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & Chamber of Commerce &

IndustryIndustry

A Case to ExportA Case to ExportReasons to Export?You have a huge global market;You don’t need to compete with each

other;You can work together complementing

each other to achieve synergy;CoC is willing to support you in your

quest to increase overseas sales.

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A Case to ExportA Case to Export

Get international exposure on:www.CuracaoBusinessPoint.com

To be launched on July 2nd, 2015 !!

Get up-to-date information on Facebook/EmpresaChiki ; Facebook/CuracaoChamber;LinkedIn-Curacao Chamber page 16

A Case to ExportA Case to Exportwww.CuracaoBusinessPoint.com

for both local service providers and exporters of goods;

Your business profile and hyperlink to your up and running website will be promoted and advertised.

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A Case to ExportA Case to Export

To join we need you to:Submit your Business Profile Form; Read the Curaçao Business Code of

Conduct (CBCC);Sign the CBCC Agreement Form.

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A Case to Export:A Case to Export: Code of Conduct AgreementCode of Conduct Agreement1. Establish trust in

the marketplace2. Advertise

honestly3. Be credible4. Be transparent5. Protect privacy6. Embody integrity

7. Honor promises8. Be responsive9. Stimulate

development10. Respect for

individual11. Accountability

CoCCoC Support Support Our Trade & Investment Promotion,

Business Information Center assists you in starting a new business;

Through the CoC’s network we assist in getting first contacts overseas, in- & outbound trade missions;

Offer information on i.a. business opportunities, tax, e-zones.

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CoCCoC Support Support Our Research staff can assist you in

determining your potential overseas market(s) based on international trade data;

Offers you a second opinion on your Website Content, your Unique Selling Proposition (USP), and advice on your Export activities.

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Food for ThoughtFood for Thought

Winning USPs: 7 StepsWinning USPs: 7 Steps Interactive Marketing IncInteractive Marketing Inc

Creating your USP:Step 1: Your Biggest BenefitStep 2: Be Unique (Different)Step 3: Solve a "Pain Point" or

"Performance Gap“Step 4: Be Specific and Offer Proof

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Winning USPs: 7 StepsWinning USPs: 7 Steps Interactive Marketing IncInteractive Marketing Inc

Creating your USP:Step 5: Condense Into One Clear and

Concise SentenceStep 6: Integrate Your USP into ALL

Marketing MaterialsStep 7: Deliver On Your USP's Promise

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Chamber Chamber CommunicationCommunication

Every 2 months with a new topic, interesting and relevant for Small and Medium Businesses in Curacao.

Distributed at: Curacao Chamber of Commerce, Antraco, Aqualectra, Ban Bario Bèk, Banco di Caribe, Girobank, MCB, RBTT, UoC, UTS, Xerox, Digicel, KLM, Delifrance, different supermarkets and other locations.

Curacao Business Curacao Business MagazineMagazineMagazine in EnglishDigital version in:

◦English◦Dutch

www.curacao-chamber.cw Kámara di Komèrsio i Industria KòrsouKaya Junior Salas 1

Registry DepartmentTel: 461-1455E-mail: registry@curacao-chamber.cw

Information DepartmentTel: 461-3918E-mail: businessinfo@curacao-chamber.cw

ContactContact

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‘Empresa Chikí’‘CuracaoChamber’

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