BEDC To Showcase Student Entrepreneurs
BEDC will host a meet-and-greet on July 25 at City Hall lawn to showcase young Bermudian entrepreneurs from its Summer Student Entrepreneur Program.
A spokesperson said, “On Friday, July 25th, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a meet-and-greet on the City Hall Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 8th cohort of the Summer Student Entrepreneur Program. This event will provide an opportunity for the participants to introduce their businesses to the community and gain valuable experience in selling and promoting their goods and services.
“This year’s seven successful participants have demonstrated their eagerness to work and grow their businesses. Participants include:
- Ean Welch: Metal & String – Specializes in small hand toys designed for fun, meditation, anxiety relief, and also offers yo-yo repair and maintenance services.
- Enoch Ball: PlantScaping – Provides landscaping and gardening services, including maintenance and garden redesigns, with a focus on reliable and stress-free care.
- Kandell Trott: Pure Potions – Offers sea moss-based drinks as a natural and nutritious option for health and wellness.
- Daniela Rattery: Struck Marketing Co. – Helps small businesses improve efficiency by streamlining their marketing operations through digital solutions and technology.
- Makao Butterfield: Quench Lab BDA – Sells refreshing picnic drinks based on family recipes and offers convenient drink syrups that just need water and ice.
- Micah Looby: 7riple 7ev7n – A clothing brand offering logo t-shirts with plans to expand into modern and vintage-inspired designs for teenagers and young adults.
- Sarah Williams: Uncommon Interests – Sells anime merchandise featuring original art, including acrylic keychains, pins, stickers, and prints, promoting self-expression.
“The Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP] is an eight-week program designed to develop young Bermudians into the Island’s next wave of entrepreneurs. The program, which started on July 1st, allows participants ages 13–23 to learn practical business skills such as earning revenue, creating a business plan, conducting SWOT analyses, and much more.
“The SSEP is not just about learning business skills; it also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and real-world experience. By participating in events like the Meet & Greet, students gain firsthand knowledge of what it takes to operate a business and interact with customers. This holistic approach ensures that students are well-prepared to continue their entrepreneurial journey beyond the program.”
“As we reach the midpoint of this program, it has been great to watch the students grow in confidence and develop their business skills. Their enthusiasm for applying what they’ve learned, especially pitching and sales, in real-world scenarios is clear. This meet-and-greet is an important opportunity for them to showcase their businesses and connect directly with the community,” says Deshun Simmons, Program Coordinator.
He continues, “We encourage the public to join us, meet the students, learn more about their businesses, and show your support. Your encouragement truly impacts their journey as entrepreneurs.”
The spokesperson said, “The public is encouraged to come out to City Hall this Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support these young entrepreneurs. By attending, community members can directly contribute to the growth and confidence of these young business owners, helping to foster a vibrant local economy.
“For more information on the Summer Student Entrepreneur Program and the 2024 participants, please visit www.bedc.bm, contact info@bedc.bm, or call 292-5570.”
