Invest TCI kicked off 2023 With MSME Roadshow

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, February 22nd, 2023 – Invest Turks and Caicos Agency (Invest TCI) kicked off its calendar of events for the new year by hosting a five-island roadshow to increase awareness of the recent amendments and opportunities available to entrepreneurs and small businesses through the Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) Programme.

Commencing on February 8th, The MSME Roadshow 2023 kicked off on Grand Turk, followed by South Caicos on February 13th, North Caicos and Middle Caicos on February 16th, and concluded on the island of Providenciales on February 20th. The roadshow provided an opportunity for persons to come out and hear directly from Invest TCI and learn about the recent amendments to the MSME Programme, which includes expansion in the qualifying sectors, increases in cash grants depending on the size of the business, further coverage for technical assistance and provision for businesses to access an additional $10k if they meet specific KPIs. Additionally, MSMEs will experience a more streamlined application process with user-friendly forms.

The MSME Roadshow 2023 also provided a refresher on the various benefits and assistance available, the priority areas that qualify, eligibility requirements, and the application process. It allowed the Agency to inform the public on the programme’s progress since inception and address misconceptions.

The roadshow welcomed approximately 100 attendees from across the islands. The attendees were very engaged during the sessions, asking questions and providing feedback and recommendations for improving the programme, which the Invest TCI team was most appreciative of.