Bahamian business leaders focus on resilience and economic planning

Small business leaders and stakeholders in the Bahamas are focusing on economic resilience and disaster preparedness through various regional initiatives.

In Grand Bahama, the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Invest Grand Bahama Small Business Bureau hosted the ‘Built to Bounce Back’ workshop. The event provided micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with training in risk identification, crisis communication, and recovery financing. The workshop aimed to help business owners develop practical continuity plans to navigate future storms or economic disruptions.

In Abaco, the 20th Annual Abaco Business Outlook is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at the Abaco Beach Resort. Under the theme ‘Strengthening Foundations for Long-Term Prosperity,’ the conference will address infrastructure needs, investment prospects, and economic resilience. The event will feature a keynote address from Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting and aims to connect business owners with policy updates and emerging economic trends.