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Consultancy Services: Small Business Policy – Research and Development

Sep 25, 2025 In the news

The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) is seeking a qualified Research and Policy Consultant to support a new Small Business Policy Research and Development Project. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Caribbean Development Bank.

Caymanian Youth Invited to Showcase Business Ideas at 2025 Small Business Expo

Sep 09, 2025 Press Releases

Young Caymanians with business ideas are invited to compete in the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development’s (CICBD) Youth Pitch Competition, taking place at the 2025 Small Business Expo on 2 October.

Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow with Incubator Programme

Jun 18, 2025 Press Releases

The latest cohort of 12 local micro and small business owners have graduated from phase one of the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development's (CICBD) Business Growth Incubator programme.

CICBD Team to Visit Cayman Brac, Strengthening Community and Business Partnerships

Feb 27, 2025 Press Releases

The Ministry of Social Development & Innovation (MSDI), on behalf of the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD), is excited to announce an upcoming outreach initiative to Cayman Brac.

Ministry of Social Development and Innovation Announces New Leadership for the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development - CICBD

Feb 12, 2025 Press Releases

The Ministry of Social Development and Innovation (MSDI) is pleased to announce the appointments of two strong Caymanian leaders, Thais Ducent as Director and Antoleen Williams as Deputy Director of the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD).

Holiday Market Press Release 2024

Dec 04, 2024 Press Releases

2024 The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) invites everyone to ring in the festive season at its highly anticipated, annual Small Business Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4pm-10pm at Cardinall Avenue and Albert Panton Drive.

Small Business Expo 2024

Oct 08, 2024 Press Releases

The 2024 Small Business Expo, hosted by the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) and the Ministry of Investment, Innovation, and Social Development (MIISD), was a resounding success.

"Grow Your Business" Programme

Feb 01, 2023 Press Releases

The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) launched its inaugural 'Grow Your Business' programme — a 15-month initiative, intended to steer businesses through their growth phase. Nineteen small Caymanian businesses representing a diverse array of consumer-facing products and services (including jerk chicken, real estate, beauty, and air conditioning among many others) were chosen t

CICBD Raising Capital Forum

Feb 01, 2023 In the news

The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) is a government department created to support the development of micro and small businesses. Since its inception, the CICBD has worked to empower the Islands’ entrepreneurs by providing a suite of business support services aimed at developing and sustaining businesses that can provide jobs for Caymanians

Business Grants and Stipends Resume

Feb 01, 2023 In the news

Following the meeting of Parliament’s Finance Committee in March 2022, the Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development announces a resumption of the business stipend and asset grant program for Wildlife Interaction Zone (WIZ) Land and Watersports Operators, and the Other Tourism-related micro and small businesses.

Ministry’s Business Asset Grant Program

Feb 01, 2023 In the news

George Town, Grand Cayman --- Today the Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development confirmed that its business asset preservation grant program, given to tourism related businesses and administered via the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD), has concluded.

Call for Mentors

Oct 05, 2021 In the news

The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD) is calling on extra-ordinary business leaders who are passionate about the development of startups, and the entrepreneurs behind them, to join our Guild of Mentors.

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