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SWI WORKSHOP MONTEGO BAY - Going For Growth: Planning The Future Part 2

Scotiabank Women Initiative continues its programme of equipping women for leadership and business success with workshop hosted in Montego Bay

_{Scotiabank Women Initiative sponsors the  JMEA Women In Manufacturing Award}

The  2024 Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Women in Manufacturing Award, sponsored by the Scotiabank Women Initiative, was presented to Sandra McLeish, Managing Director of Sankhard Co. Ltd.

_{SWI WORKSHOP - Going For Growth: Envisioning The Future}

The Scotiabank Women Initiative continued its provision of bespoke specialized education, designed to build the financial confidence and expertise of business owners through a workshop 

_{SWI WORKSHOP - Going for Growth – Envisioning the Future.}

Remarks by Nadine Heywood,
Senior Vice President, Credit Solutions & Programme Lead, Scotiabank  Women Initiative.

 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
 - Jamaica Stock Exchange, Multifunction Room

_{Island Grill opens its 17^th location.}

We are proud to continue supporting business development and growth with Island Grill, a popular restaurant chain is a woman-owned and woman-led business operating in Jamaica. 

The Scotiabank Women Initiative hosted an e-commerce seminar to educate women on the opportunities that exist for business expansion.

Watch highlights from this seminar.

_{Highlights from the Scotiabank Women Initiative  Corporate Governance Workshop held in July, 2022.}

Topic: It's time to optimize your board and leadership skills.

 _{Women business owners urged by tech leaders to “upskill fast” as Scotiabank Women Initiative (SWI) education pillar commences} 

The Scotiabank Women Initiative hosted an inaugural seminar centred on the topic, “Breaking the Barriers to Women Entrepreneurs to Drive Business Success using Digital Technology.” 

_{Business leaders reminded of the importance of “Good Governance” as Scotiabank Women Initiative (SWI) launches advisory pillar}

Julie Thompson-James reminds business leaders that solid corporate governance practices help to make good companies great and positions such entities to attract capital and boost business.