According to a report produced by the British Council and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) titled Mapping Jamaica’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) there are a wide range of sub sectors that fall into this industry. Some of these include music, literature and publishing, visual arts, design, film, television, broadcast and gifts and crafts. The Entrepreneur Weekly will focus on a family-owned business that has taken the creative gift and craft business and brand Jamaica to noteworthy levels. Ms. Lacey-Ann Bartley, Managing Director of Bartley’s All-In-Wood tells the tales of the successes and bumps in the road as a creative entrepreneur that is involved in manufacturing. About Bartley’s All-In-Wood The company’s vision is “To showcase the creativity of Jamaican people through world-class wood products and furniture, produced by an empowered and united industry.” |
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Lacey-Ann’s Story Lacey-Ann has blossomed as a professional and entrepreneur and has been awarded and recognised for her dedication to entrepreneurship and community building. In 2013 Lacey-Ann was dubbed 1st runner up for Manchester Festival Queen and in 2016 became the winner of the Guinness Made for More initiative. Lacey-Ann also received the National Bakery’s Bold Ones Award in Manufacturing and in 2016 became JBDC’s Entrepreneur of The Year. |
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Bartley’s - A Family’s Pride Since Lacey-Ann has assumed the role of leading the charge from 2011 and after she left day job in 2014 there has been marked improvements in the family company. She said “In 2019 we became a limited liability company, the transitional period had its bumps in the road but I knew it was important to remain true to my values.” Lacey-Ann has had the opportunity to do much for her family’s business, along with the support of her family and their employees. She said “I have helped with the formalisation of the business, setting up good governance practices, setting up an advisory board, marketing and acquiring a commercial facility in the Jamaica deaf village.” This commercial space she considers one of their biggest accomplishments and boasts that it is 10,000 square feet where they employ deaf and visually impaired individuals. Advice for Entrepreneurs The Way Forward |