11 businesses and 13 entrepreneurs graduate BEDC inaugural Vendor Academy
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Updated · Bernews · May 5
11 businesses and 13 entrepreneurs graduate BEDC inaugural Vendor Academy
4 articles · Updated · Bernews · May 5
The seven-week programme ran from 17 March to 28 April, with all 13 participants completing training and receiving six-month vending licences plus branded materials.
BEDC said the academy focused on pricing, presentation, brand identity and customer experience, backed by the Ministry of Economy and Labour, the Economic Development Department and BrandIt Bermuda.
Graduates also joined a final vending market and are due to trade next at the Love Local Market at Pier Six on 15 May, in partnership with Penrose Partners.
Can a seven-week crash course truly arm entrepreneurs against global economic storms?
How will Bermuda’s traditional market vendors adapt to its digital currency push?
Does giving entrepreneurs free licenses and gear build business resilience or dependency?