JTB sponsors Atlanta Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Banquet
The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta held its annual JamCham Awards Banquet in April at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
Each year, the event acknowledges and celebrates notable members who serve the community with distinction. This year, the event was sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist
Board along with Panton Equity Partners, Best
Dressed Chicken, St Regis, Metals & Materials, Vertical Capital Advisors, Bak Foods, Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café & Upscale Lounge, Merrill Lynch, Stone Oak Lounge, and Sandals Resorts. Jamaica’s prime minister, The Most Honorable Andrew Holness, was the evening’s guest speaker. This was Holness’ first visit to the Georgia capital city in his capacity as prime minister.
“It was an honour to address Atlanta’s most notable members who have contributed so much to the community,” said Holness. “The diaspora has always been and continues to be a key partner in working to improve the needs of Jamaicans through outreach programmes, philanthropy, and local efforts in promoting the destination.”
Award recipients included Dr D. Terrence Foster’s medical practice and Royal Caribbean Bakery for “Business of the Year”, Dr Yvonne Smith of Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities for “Business Community Service”, and Copeland Comrie received the award for “Person of the Year,” an award in honour of the late philanthropist, Jamaica-born Lowell Hawthorne, CEO and founder, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.
The Atlanta-based JamCham seeks to address key concerns and issues within the JamaicanAmerican business community and the larger Caribbean community in the area. The group also provides opportunities for networking, personal and professional development, and is a cohesive voice in