How Jamaican Businesses Can Turn Local Products Into Global Opportunities ft. Kathryn Silvera

Jamaica has serious opportunities in manufacturing and exporting our own good and services but many business owners don’t know where to start.In this episode of Koined Insights, host Shannelle James-Harris sits down with Katherine Silvera, President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, to talk about how Jamaican businesses can move from local products to exportable opportunities.From business continuity and hurricane recovery to JMEA resources, grants, standards, manufacturing support, and the power of Brand Jamaica, this conversation breaks down what entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters, and service-based business owners need to know if they want to build more resilient and globally competitive businesses.In this episode:- Why manufacturing and exporting matter for Jamaica’s economy-How small businesses can get started in manufacturing- The role of the JMEA in supporting manufacturers and exporters- Why business continuity matters before disaster strikes- How Hurricane Melissa affected local manufacturers-What Jamaican businesses need to know about grants and support- Why value-added agriculture is a major opportunity for Jamaica- How Brand Jamaica can help local businesses compete globally___________________________________________________________FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:Follow the JMEA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejmea_/?hl=en Website: https://jmea.org/ --Follow Shannelle James-Harris:Instagram: / shannellejharris LinkedIn: / shannelle-james-harris --Follow Koined InsightsInstagram: / koinedinsightspod TikTok: / koinedinsightspod _______________________________________________________________________EPISODE LINKS:Digicel Business:Explore Digicel Business Cloud Solutions, including Microsoft 365 for teams that need secure, flexible tools to work from anywhere. Click here: https://bit.ly/DigicelBusinessKoined---CDCo Homes:Book a centrally located Kingston stay with CDCo Homes. Click here: https://0jpktn.s.gy/cdco-homes---Koined DigitalWant to attract more of the right clients through social media? Book a consult with Koined Digital:Click here: https://0jpktn.s.gy/koined-digital ________________________________________________________________________ABOUT THE KOINED INSIGHTS PODCASTKoined Insights Podcast is a platform dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap with insights that help people make better decisions in business and beyond. Each episode features entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and industry leaders sharing real, practical lessons for growth.