BELTRAIDE

02/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Talent Up Belize Celebrates Historic Milestone in Digital Skills Achievements

Belize City, Belize, October 2, 2026 – The Government of Belize, BELTRAIDE, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrated the achievements of participants in the Talent Up Belize Skills Advancement initiative during an event held at the Lord Ashcroft Building at the Fort George Hotel.

Talent Up Belize, a flagship initiative under the IDB's América en el Centro program, delivered in partnership with Google Skills. The initiative equips Belizeans with globally recognized certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics supporting a future-ready workforce and strengthening the country's digital economy.

A key milestone highlighted during the celebration was the successful launch of the Generative AI Leader Certification, which attracted more than 145 registered participants. This achievement represents a first of its kind, significant step in expanding access to specialized digital skills training in Belize and the wider Central American region.

The event featured remarks from Ms. Karla González, IDB Country Representative, Mrs. Narda Garcia, Chief Executive Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister, Investment and Civil Aviation and Mr. Ishmael Quiroz, Executive Director of BELTRAIDE. Attendees also viewed presentations highlighting the program's achievements, future impact and testimonials from beneficiaries in academia and the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.

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02/10/2026

TalentUp Belize Advancement Celebration - October 1, 2026

01/10/2026

Turn numbers into insights. Insights into action. And action into better decisions.

Join BELTRAIDE for Introduction to Data Analytics & Interpretation and learn practical tools and techniques to collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret data for real-world business success.

📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Belmopan
💰 $80

👉 Register Here: https://forms.gle/BU36JhCYtZBEqsQ19

📞 880-3737 | 🌐 www.beltraide.bz

Don’t just look at the numbers. Learn how to make them work for you.

30/09/2026

From Grant to Growth: Is Your Business Investment-Ready?

Your next big opportunity could start with one bold step. EntreCon 2026 brings entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders together for a full day of insights, connections, and practical strategies to turn funding opportunities into sustainable growth.

And yes! You still have time to grab the Early Bird rate! 🎟️
You can now pay conveniently with your Atlantic Bank or Belize Bank Debit Card.

📅 November 13, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
💰 Early Bird: BZ$50

👉 Register now: entrecon.beltraide.bz

EntreCon brings founders, small businesses, investors, mentors and policymakers together for a single high-energy day of learning, recognition and connection. It's where Belizean enterprise gets celebrated — and where the next chapter of growth begins.

30/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE | BELIZE INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2027

Belize is ready to welcome investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and development partners from around the world.

Mark your calendars for the Belize Investment Summit 2027, an opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, explore investment opportunities, and discover the possibilities Belize has to offer.

📅 September 1–3, 2027
📍 San Pedro, Belize

Save the date. Your next investment opportunity could be in Belize.
🔗 www.investmentsummit.bz
📞 +501 880-3737

🎥 Missed last year’s summit? Catch up with the highlights here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdg2MqjIiBR6LM4uZHuVojhi1_8ahRlR

SAVE THE DATE | BELIZE INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2027

Belize is ready to welcome investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and development partners from around the world.

Mark your calendars for the Belize Investment Summit 2027, an opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, explore investment opportunities, and discover the possibilities Belize has to offer.

📅 September 1–3, 2027
📍 San Pedro, Belize

Save the date. Your next investment opportunity could be in Belize.

🔗 www.investmentsummit.bz
📞 +501 880-3737

🎥 Missed last year’s summit? Catch up with the highlights here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdg2MqjIiBR6LM4uZHuVojhi1_8ahRlR

28/09/2026

Protect your creative work and expand globally!

Join the "Regional Interactive Workshop: Registering and Protecting Designs Internationally through the Hague System".

Learn how WIPO’s Hague System simplifies securing your designs in international markets. This session is ideal for Caribbean SMEs, entrepreneurs, designers, and innovators!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Jamaica time
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Register here: https://wipo-int.zoom.us/meeting/register/h3fTAEhXSP6zg7jIdZDhsQ #/registration

28/09/2026

The Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO), in partnership with the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) and the Directorate General for Foreign Trade (DGFT), successfully hosted two CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) II MentHERship: Women@Work workshops on September 23 in Belmopan and September 24 in Punta Gorda, Toledo. The workshops aimed to support women entrepreneurs in strengthening their businesses through greater awareness and practical use of intellectual property (IP).
The interactive sessions introduced participants to various forms of IP, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets and copyright, and explored how these rights can support branding, product development, commercialization and market expansion. Participants also engaged in IP asset mapping and the Business Model Canvas, enabling them to identify valuable IP assets within their businesses, consider areas requiring protection, and explore opportunities for commercialization and international expansion. Practical experiences shared by women entrepreneurs further highlighted the business value of IP, while sessions on enforcement addressed identifying potential infringement and protecting IP rights.
The sessions form part of CarIPI II’s Annual Work Plan 2, which seeks to strengthen the practical use of IP systems across CARIFORUM Member States. The workshops provided women entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and tools to identify, protect and leverage their intellectual property as they grow their businesses.
BELIPO, BELTRAIDE and DGFT remain committed to strengthening support for Belizean entrepreneurs and promoting IP not only as a legal right, but also as a valuable business asset that can contribute to innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth.

23/09/2026

Ready to turn your sustainable business idea into a thriving reality? 🌱✨

"Starting My Green Enterprise" is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build a business that makes both economic and environmental sense. Get hands-on guidance and practical tools to develop a viable, sustainable business plan step by step!

Here is everything you need to know to get started:

💻 Step 1: Onboarding Session
Date: October 16th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Format: Online

Note: Attending this brief session is required to proceed to the practical in-person training!

📍 Step 2: Practical Training (In-Person)
Dates: October 18th – October 23rd, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM daily
Location: Hopkins

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today!

👉 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdcArmSYlD5XwWWiIZ5XqBPZDmzDmpMCh6HGG3g7gz7way8g/viewform?usp=publish-editor

22/09/2026

From Grant to Growth: Building Investment-Ready Enterprises!

Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for the Belize Entrepreneurship Convention 2026, a full day focused on business growth, innovation, market expansion, grant funding, and sustainability.

📅 November 13, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
🎟️ Early Bird: BZ$50

Whether you're growing a business, exploring funding opportunities, or preparing your enterprise for investment, EntreCon 2026 is where ideas turn into growth.

🔗 Register online: entrecon.beltraide.bz

01/09/2026

EXPORTBelize Academia Outreach: Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs

On August 27, EXPORTBelize, a unit of BELTRAIDE, officially kicked off its Academia Outreach initiative, engaging over 300 students and teachers from the Business Departments of Corozal Junior College (CJC) and Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College (CEMJC).

The sessions were facilitated by Export Business Advisors Zain Hernandez and Rygel Rowley, who guided students through presentations, interactive activities, and discussions on entrepreneurship, business development, and the support available through EXPORTBelize and BELTRAIDE.

Students also had the opportunity to hear directly from two Belizean entrepreneurs from the Corozal District, Mr. Francis Holmes of Change Rhythm and Ms. Asli Mohamed of Mal-Mal, who shared their entrepreneurial journeys, the inspiration behind their businesses, challenges they have faced, and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The sessions also gave students the opportunity to present their own business ideas and receive direct feedback and guidance from experienced Business Advisors, helping them gain practical insight into how their ideas could be developed into viable businesses.

Through initiatives such as Academia Outreach, EXPORTBelize continues to strengthen connections with Belize’s future entrepreneurs by providing knowledge, exposure, mentorship, and access to the resources available to help transform ideas into viable businesses.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders. EXPORTBelize is committed to helping Belize’s next generation of business minds build the confidence, knowledge, and connections they need to bring their ideas to life.