COB
Sigmas promote entrepreneurship
NASSAU,
Bahamas – The College of the Bahamas chapter of Phi Beta Sigma promoted entrepreneurship as a career path for students on the campus of the largest
tertiary institution on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at the Harry C. Moore
Library’s auditorium.
The
Beta Beta Lamba Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma organized and hosted the event as a
part of Sigma Week on campus.
“The
students got a wide range of perspectives on the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship at this year’s seminar,” Beta Beta Lambda chapter president Javon
Rolle said. “Everyone who attended got real insight into not only running a
business, but also setting up a business.”
Three
entrepreneurs—including an accountant firms owner from Alabama—interacted with
the students on the reality of small business ownership.
“The
students said they really got a full appreciation on what it takes to run a
business here in The Bahamas and even The United States.
Participants
included: Reggious Bell, partner in the
accounting/consultancy firm Bell-Pete & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama; Yohancy
Kemp, a business consultant; and Olympic medalist Andretti Bain, nutrition
store owner and fitness consultant.
The
seminar was made possible through a Public Affairs Section (PAS) grant from the
U.S. Embassy in Nassau and The British Colonial Hilton Hotel in Nassau.
Graduate
advisor for the collegiate chapter Christopher Saunders commented on the
brothers’ ability to not only mobilize the college community but to also make
an impact on student’s lives.
“The
promotion of entrepreneurship is a part of the international fraternity’s
global initiative of Bigger Better Business and seeks to transform our
communities through promoting and supporting small business,” Saunders said. “The
fact that Beta Beta Lambda has decided to embrace this aspect speaks volumes
for the long-term vision the chapter has not only for the chapter but also the
college community and the community at large. They are truly embracing the fraternity’s
motto of ‘Culture for Service and Service to Humanity.’”
The
Beta Beta Lambda chapter was the first Black Greek Lettered Organization
chartered on the campus and is celebrating 10 years of existence this
month. The chapter was chartered
November 5, 2004.
