Manufacturer's Association to be Guided by New Business Plan

The St Lucia Manufacturer's Association (SMA) has just completed an update of its Business Plan. It was compiled with the assistance of local business consultant, Mr. Omar Davis and through the support of a number of local business institutions and organizations. The St. Lucia Manufacturer's Association established in 2000, continues to be a volunteer organization, providing representation and advocacy for the manufacturing sector in St Lucia.

All of the Association's activities have been undertaken by members of the Executive Committee, who are in themselves, busy senior Managers or Business owners of local manufacturing firms.

In order to provide a more relevant service to its members, the updated Business Plan is suggesting changes to the structure of the Association, allowing for a full time Secretariat and the establishment of a website to serve the needs of its members.

Among the key focus of the Business Plan are activities aimed at maintaining strong ties to local consumers, export development initiatives and market research.

Source:  Caribbean Business Report