- March 12, 2024
- Posted by: Membership
- Category: News & Press Releases
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting its 2nd Women Empowerment event on Wednesday March 13th in lieu of International Women’s month.
See Agenda below:
Mistress of Ceremonies – Mrs. Amira Pelayo, BCCI Councilor
Welcome – Ms. Marissa Longsworth, BCCI Past President
Guest Speaker –The Million Dollar Woman – Mrs. Addy Castillo, Matriarch of Santiago Castillo Ltd.
Special Envoy’s Remarks – H.E. Rossana Briceño, Special Envoy for the Development of Families & Children
Panel Discussion 1:
Moderator: Thea Garcia Ramirez, President National Women’s Commission
Theme – Women Leaders & Shapers: Achieving Financial Security & Sustainability
Panelists
Ms. Beverly Wade, Director Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit
Ms. Kim Vasquez, Director, Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) – NICH
Q & A
Entertainment Performance sponsored by NICH
NETWORKING BREAK –
Panel Discussion 2:
Moderator: Noriko Gamero, BCCI EC
Theme – Women in Business: Challenges to Accessing to Finance, Financing Opportunities & Successful experiences.
Panelists –
Ms. Kendra Grifith, Hello Body
Ms. Umeda Switlo, Naledo
Ms. Ronelli Requena, Zayvha Sarai Ltd.
Mrs. Shanelle Requena, Chief Lending Officer, DFC
Mrs. Miriam L. Requena, Services Delivery Manager, SSB
Q & A
Panel Discussion 3:
Moderator: Ronalee Mckenzie, Project Coordinator, BCCI
Theme – Digital Transformation – Impact and Cost Savings
Panelists –
Ms. Diana Carillo, BCCI Digitalization Project Lead Consultant
Ms. Kay Menzies, President & CEO of Fortis Belize Ltd
Q & A
Closing and Thank you – Katherine Meighan, V.P. Services
NETWORKING
Powerful Women of 2024!
