Many micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) find it challenging to understand what lenders and investors are looking for and what it takes to become finance-ready. The OECS MSME Finance Readiness Programme is designed to help bridge that gap. Through practical training, self-assessment and direct engagement with financial institutions, participants will gain a better understanding of lender expectations, strengthen their financial management skills and identify the steps needed to improve their finance readiness.

Over three days, participants will:

• Understand why financing applications succeed or fail
• Strengthen their financial management skills
• Explore financing options that best fit their business
• Connect directly with financial institutions

Programme Details

Dates: September 1-3, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Fort Young Hotel, Dominica

Facilitator: Tonya Cummins, Access to Finance Officer

Who Should Attend?

This programme is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operating in Dominica, particularly those that:

• Are seeking to access finance to grow their business
• Want to better understand lender and investor expectations
• Have previously experienced challenges securing financing

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration for the Dominica leg of the OECS MSME Finance Readiness Programme is now closed, as the programme has reached capacity.

Questions?

For more information about the programme, please contact:

Tonya Cummins

tcummins@carib-export.com