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The U.W.I Mona Guild Vice - President of Properties and Special Initiatives Presents
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P A C RE
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MEET THE TEAM! Sevaughn McIntosh Guild Vice-President of Properties and Special Initiatives
Jaime Martin Entrepreneurship Competition Director
Marvin Richards Deputy Entrepreneurship Competition Director
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Shanakay Patrick
e ven e Le t t e hol Nic
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Ruj ay B lac kwo od
Shawano- Blade McLean
Delano G ardner
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THE LAUNCH
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Our Entrepreneurial Hub Competition began with our launch on September 26. We invited Mr. Carlinton Burrell, Dr. Sharon Smith and Ms. Sophia Clarke to speak and encourage the prospective entrepreneurs on the journey they were going to embark on.
ELEVATOR PITCH The elevator pitch took place in the Guild Conference Room and the businesses were selected by our four (4) capable judges, who were as follows: - Sevaughn McIntosh (VicePresident of Properties & Special Initiatives) - Jaime Martin (Deputy VP of PSI & E-Hub Competition Director) - Marvin Richards (Deputy EHub Competition Director) - Rujay Blackwood (E-Hub Competition Committee Member) Over 20 businesses were represented and the best eight(8)were chosen.
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THE SELECTED EIGHT 1
Name: Shaundrice Foster Major: Marketing Psychology (Minor) Business: GWEED Cosmetics About: Develops innovative and eco- friendly hair and skin products made from Name: Kristopher Gayle Guineahenweed. Major: MBBS Business: KRZ Mats About: Provides quality exercise mats at an affordable price.
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Name: Ricardo Williams Major: Law Business: Ikrave About: Creates different syrup and alcohol mixes for parties and social events.
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Name: Sherryahna Jones Major: Civil Engineering Business: Toetally Toes About: Offers nail polishing, acrylic application and other nail care and grooming services (pedicures).
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Name: Shari-Kay Edwards Major: Entertainment and Cultural Enterprise Management Business: Radiant Beauty Artistry About: Helping clients to look and feel their best through makeup, facials and waxing
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Name: Michael Small Major: Sports Kinetics Business: The House of Massage About: A mobile massage business that caters to campus students and student athletes
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Name: Peta-Gay Watson Major: Banking and Finance and Economics Business: Gud Cosmetics About: A Jamaican owned cosmetics business that offers vegan and cruelty- free beauty alternatives.
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Name: Dwayne Walker Major: Geography Business: MPQ (Mobile Printing Quisk) About: A reprographics delivery service which operates within the tertiary space.
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SPARKING INNOVATION
BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
Our first workshop took place on October 3 with the selected entrepreneurs/businesses. The workshop’s topic was entitled Sparking innovation, which was instructed by Mr. Carlinton Burrell from the Ministry of Agriculture, Scientific Research Council. The Entrepreneurs were extremely engaged and several questions were asked and answered, which indeed sparked innovation amongst the entrepreneurs.
Business Model Canvas was the topic of this workshop, held on October 10, which was instructed by Mr. Colin Bennett from the Mona Entrepreneurial Commercialization Centre (MECC). Mr. Bennett’s knowledge and expertise in the subject area was often called upon by our very engaged and knowledge seeking entrepreneurs. Mr. Bennett most certainly relayed a great deal of knowledge within the two (2) hour session, for which we and our entrepreneurs were very grateful.
MARKETING
Our third workshop took place on October 24 in the Guild Executive Room and was instructed by Mr. Duane McIntosh, entitled Business Marketing. The entrepreneurs were able to ask questions and get feedback on their businesses and how to better market them as well as some of the steps that can be taken to do so. The knowledge imparted to the entrepreneurs was priceless and well received. The entrepreneurs were very much so engaged with Mr. McIntosh even after the lengthy training session.
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FINANCE
Our Business Financing workshop was hosted at the Jamaica National Marketing Building and instructed by Ms. ShanaKaye Wright and her team, on November 7. Not only did the entrepreneurs enjoy a new environment, but a refreshing training session on how to manage their businesses’ finances. Ms. Wright was able to teach our young entrepreneurs very important skills which are integral to any successful business. The entrepreneurs were able to implement the information given in this training session directly to their own business, which led them one step closer to being even more successful and reaching their maximum potential.
LEGALITY OF BUSINESS
Our final workshop was entitled Legality of Business which was instructed by Jamaica Intellectual Property Office’s (JIPO) very own Dr. Marcus Goffe and Mr. Herman Dawson, on November 21. This workshop was the ‘icing on the cake’ and what sealed the entrepreneurs’ business plans. Dr. Goffe and Mr. Dawson, gave the entrepreneurs real life situations with regards to businesses and their legality and how a business might be affected if not done legally and according to regulations. They gave instructions on how to research and ensure their businesses aren’t infringing on another business’ trade mark(s)as well as not inadvertently stealing another’s intellectual property. The entrepreneurs were able to research and revise if necessary their business plans to ensure it was legal, therefore concretizing their plans to move forward. Dr. Goffe and Mr. Dawson were greatly appreciated.
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TOP FIVE SELECTION On the 30th of November, the entrepreneurs were required to present a business pitch for the Top Five (5) Selection. After listening to the amazing pitches and tallying all the points. The Five (5) entrepreneurs moving to the The finals were chosen.
Which entrepreneur will be victorious? Follow @uwimonaguild_studenthub and stay tuned on
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
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