Edna Manley College Visual and Performing Arts
About
The Small Business Development Network Internationally
Since the introduction of SBDC Jamaica in January 2015, the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, through its agency, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), has been providing business development services by adopting the American Small Business Development Centre Model. The Organisation of American States then extended the concept to Latin America and the Caribbean, and as the only arts based tertiary institution in the English-speaking Caribbean, Business and the Arts are a significant part of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCPVA)’s mission.
As a result, the College has partnered with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to house a Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), which is a natural and timely progression given the alignment in vision.
SBDC@EMC
The Small Business Development Centre at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (SBDC@EMCVPA) is a problem-solving container designed to guide, nurture and strengthen small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA). The SBDC@EMCVPA™ offers entrepreneurship coaching and business development advice for businesses at all stages, with a specialised focus on the creative and cultural industries (CCIs).
What we do
The SBDC@EMCVPA™ offers free consultations, free and paid training workshops, and paid business services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the creative and cultural industries.
Our Vision
We provide a space to build businesses within the Creative and Cultural Industries. This is done through the application of artistic expertise and a supportive business ecosystem, which includes end-to-end processes and thought leadership.
Our Mission
To gain recognition on a global scale for taking the lead in expanding companies in the creative and cultural industries.
Our Solutions
SMALL
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
CENTRE
- Business Registration
- Financial Projection
- Opening Bank Accounts
- Business Plan Development
- Strategic Plan Development
- Grant and Proposal Development
- Product/Service Development
- IP Registration
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Audience Development Strategy
Consultations for entrepreneurs, creatives and SMEs
About the Representative
Evoné Walters
Location of the SBDC@EMCPVA – The Art Stock Building
How to access our services:
Step 1 – Sign up via our e-center link.
Step 2 – Book an appointment
Have questions? Contact the SBDC at: evone.walters@emc.edu.jm
