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The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce has announced its line-up of speakers and panellists for the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum at the Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

The forum, hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Finance & Economic Development, will feature industry leaders and government officials presenting on key economic considerations for Cayman’s business owners.

“With this speaker line up, we really hope to be able to discuss key issues and help our members plot out a sustainable course for their business’ future,” President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chris Kirkconnell, said.

Each presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on the topic at hand, where the audience will be given the opportunity to ask the panellists questions.

Hon. Roy McTaggart, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, will open the afternoon with an overview of the ‘State of the Economy’. The floor will then open to audience questions.

Rosa Harris, Director of the Department of Tourism, will provide an update on the state of Cayman’s Tourism Industry, followed by a Q&A session.

The new Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman Strategy will be explained by the WORC Director, Sharon Roulstone. Dan Scott, Chairman of the Education Council, and Dr. Stacy McAfee, President of UCCI, will join Ms. Roulstone to explore the implications of this strategy for Cayman’s current and future workforce.

To spark a frank conversation about the future population growth of our islands, JC Calhoun of Coldwell Banker, will paint a picture of what our economy and workforce will look like with Cayman at a population of 100,000. Justin Howe, Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development and Operations for Decco, Dart Development; Paul Byles, Economist and Managing Director of FTS, and Richard Hew, President and CEO of Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd.

“We are extremely pleased with the calibre of speakers and panellists that have come on board for this year’s forum,” Mr. Kirkconnell said. “They are sure to provide detail insights on Cayman’s future for our attendees.”

The Economic Forum is proudly sponsored by DART, Cayman First, the Department of Tourism, Coldwell Banker and CUC.

The forum will run from 12:30 - 6:30 P.M., on Wednesday, June 19. Tickets are $50, including lunch and cocktail reception and are available at www.caymanchamber.ky