The Saint Lucia Youth and Business Trust (SLYBT) is a dynamic non-profit initiative, established in November 2011 by the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce. Passionately committed to driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and building resilient communities across the island by empowering young entrepreneurs (ages 18–35) to realize their business asperations.
Through targeted training programs, dedicated mentorship, accessible financing options, and strategic business development support, SLYBT provides comprehensive assistance to both aspiring and established young business owners. We believe in nurturing the next generation of thriving business leaders who will not only succeed in the marketplace but also address the critical social, environmental, and economic challenges facing our island.
The Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, in close collaboration with SLYBT, proudly hosted a series of impactful events for GEW2024, achieving significant engagement and positive outcomes. These activities were strategically designed to inspire, educate, and connect the entrepreneurial community, with a strong emphasis on empowering young people and fostering a culture of innovation.
This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 18 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businessesthrough Global Entrepreneurship Week.
For more information about GEW events and how to get involved in future initiatives, please contact the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
SLYBT’s Strategic Partnerships: Expanding Our Reach
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024: A Resounding Success
GEW 2024 Highlights:
Gratitude to Our Valued Sponsors:
SLYBT extends its sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose vital support makes our work possible. A special thank you to our key sponsor,Republic Bank (St. Lucia), and all other organizations that have demonstratedtheir commitment to empowering Saint Lucia’s youth and driving innovation.
GEW2025 November 17 - 23
Small Member Support Program (SMSP) - Elevate: Empowering SmallBusiness Growth
Elevate is a specialized program within the Small Member Support Program (SMSP), designed to empower small businesses and elevate their operations to achieve greater sustainability, resilience, and profitability. The program's name, "Elevate," reflects its core mission: to uplift and empower small businesses through the provision of best practices, valuable knowledge sharing, targeted training, strategic business promotion, and effective networking opportunities.
Elevate workshops are meticulously crafted to provide participants with the critical knowledge and practical skills necessary to significantly improvetheir business operations, enhance their competitiveness, and achievesustainable growth.
Get Involved: Be a Catalyst for Change We invite you to join us in our mission to empower Saint Lucia's youngentrepreneurs and build a thriving future for our island. Whether you are ayoung entrepreneur with a vision, an experienced mentor willing to share yourexpertise, an investor seeking impactful opportunities, or a potential partnercommitted to economic development, there's a place for you at SLYBT.