Director
(Palau SBDC)
The Youth Entrepreneur Solutions (YES) business plan competition hit the road and made several visits to local businesses and entrepreneurs.
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| YES participants a quick photo with Emerlita Kerradel after discussing topics on spiritual guidance. |
The participants were fortunate enough to meet with Omadsu Ueki, owner of 7 Degrees North, and manager Brent Ueki. 7 Degrees North is a local vodka distillery and brainchild of Omadasu Ueki. Mr. Omdasu has spoken to YES participants in the past about the help he has received from the Palau Small Business Development Center (Palau SBDC). The Uekis currently produce vodka in five flavors and proudly market their product with the “Made in Palau” label.
YES Phase II participants were also able to visit General Manager, Andrrea Vereen of The Cliff Side Hotel to learn about the lodging and accommodation industry in Palau; Comptroller Carol Ngiradis and her stellar team of Dolphin’s Pacific Eco Tour where the participants were able to see a combination of tourism and environmental protection, and Kotra Bedor owner and manager of Kotra’s recording studio where the participants had a chance to meet a fellow youth entrepreneur who has been featured in the local media for his exceptional talent.
The YES Phase II participants have diverse backgrounds and have an even more diverse set of business ideas and dreams which they intend to follow.
If you would like more information about the Youth Entrepreneur Solution Business Plan competition of the Palau Small Business Development Center, please contact Lisa Abraham at (680)587-6004 or e-mail at lees@pacificsbdc.com. You can also stay up-to-date on all their activities by visiting their Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/YESpalau
