4th Annual Haiti Business Investment Expo & Conference

June 6-7, 2013 Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC

Official Expo Guide

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Thursday—June 6th (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Registration 2nd Floor Lobby 8:00 AM — 8:30 AM Breakfast Networking Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Expo Pavilion 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM Conference Sessions See Expo Guide 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Business Investment Expo Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 12:30 PM— 1:00 PM Afternoon Remarks Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 5:30 PM— 7:30 PM Entrepreneurs Happy Hour Cuba Libre 6:30 PM—10:00 PM VIP Reception (Invitation Only) Ambassador's Residence

Friday—June 7th (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)

8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Registration 2nd Floor Lobby 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Expo Pavilion—Room 207AB 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM Conference Sessions See Expo Guide 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Business Investment Expo Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 4:30 PM— 5:30 PM Closing Reception Convention Center 2nd Floor Lobby

Dear Participant,

On behalf of the Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) and its partners: the Embassy of Haiti, Center for Facilitation of Investment in Haiti (CFI), Maryland Governor Commission for Caribbean Affairs, American Chambers of Commerce in Haiti (AmCham-Haiti), the Haitian Round Table, and Ayiti Demain Organization (ADO), I want to welcome you to the 4th Annual Haiti Business Investment Expo & Conference. We are delighted you can join us in the Nation’s Capital to promote business development and Investment in Haiti. Four years ago, HRA embarked on a mission to connect Haiti to the global market place for a sustainable independent economy. Recently, the President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim set out a vision for eradicating poverty in the world by 2030. He stated that “To end poverty and boost shared prosperity, countries need robust, inclusive economic growth. And to drive growth, they need to build human capital through investments in health, education and social protection for all their citizens.” Your reason for being here is built on a belief that poverty in Haiti can be eradicated by empowering people through investment opportunities. Its been reported that the diaspora sends nearly 2.5 billion dollars to Haiti. Imaging taking 10% of the remittance and investing it in infrastructure, human capital, health, education, and job training. The contribution to her economic growth would be tremendous. Some say Haiti is a challenging place to do business; others say it is a good place to invest. No matter what school of thought you follow, the opportunities to make money in Haiti are enormous. During the next two days, we will explore the opportunities and challenges doing business in Haiti; we will discuss solutions and strategies on how to improve the business environment. HRA staff stands ready to assist you. We have prepared a very robust and informative program. We encourage you to take advantage of your time here, make it productive, network, and cre-ate partnerships that will make us a stronger community. We welcome your feedback and sug-gestions as we prepare the 5th Annual Business Investment Expo & Conference which will look at the Caribbean: Beyond Sun, Sand and Sea. One again, welcome and have a productive meeting. Sincerely, Firmin Backer President Haiti Renewal Alliance

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Thursday June 6th 8:30 AM—9:00 AM

Welcome: Firmin Backer, President Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA)

Introduction of Presenters: Yves-Carr Momperousse, Kreyol Essence

Special Remarks: Honorable Paul Altidor, Ambassador of Haiti Honorable Bernice Fidelia, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad Hugues Joseph, Chief of Staff, Ministry of Commerce & Industries Nickson Toussaint, Azur Resort & Spa

Afternoon Remarks 12:30—1:00 PM Friday June 7th 8:30 AM—9:00 AM

Welcome: Cleve Mesidor, U.S. Department of Commerce

Special Remarks: Ambassador Danielle Saint-Lot, Ambassador at Large, Investments for Women Empowerment

Ambassador Curtis Ward, Chairman Maryland Governor’s Commission on Caribbean Affairs

Plenary Session Expo Pavilion – Room 207AB

Thursday—June 6th (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Registration 2nd Floor Lobby 8:00 AM — 8:30 AM Breakfast Networking Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Expo Pavilion 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM Conference Sessions See Expo Guide 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Business Investment Expo Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 12:30 PM— 1:00 PM Afternoon Remarks Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 5:30 PM— 7:30 PM Entrepreneurs Happy Hour Cuba Libre 6:30 PM—10:00 PM VIP Reception (Invitation Only) Ambassador's Residence

Friday—June 7th (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)

8:00 AM — 12:00 PM Registration 2nd Floor Lobby 8:30 AM — 9:00 AM Opening Remarks Expo Pavilion—Room 207AB 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM Conference Sessions See Expo Guide 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Business Investment Expo Expo Pavilion - Room 207AB 4:30 PM— 5:30 PM Closing Reception Convention Center 2nd Floor Lobby

Program at a glance

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Business Investment in Haiti: Corporate Social Responsibility and Contribution to Sustainable Peace By Dr. Yves-Renée Jennings, CEO, Partners for Sustainable Peace©

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has defined corporate social responsibility as “[t]he commitment of business to contribute to sustainable economic development, working with employees, their families, the local community and society at large to

Improve their quality of life.” [Furthermore,] corporate social responsibility is at heart a process of managing the costs and benefits of business activity to both internal (for example, workers, shareholders, investors) and external (institutions of public governance, community members,

civil society groups, other enterprises) stakeholders. Setting the boundaries for how those costs and benefits are managed is partly a question of business policy and strategy and partly a question of public governance.” (Fox et al., 2002, p. 1)

Companies that adopt corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices draw benefits other than financial profits because their social conscious-ness increases business sustainability as a direct result of embedding and implementing fairness within their corporate and business culture. They also earn a competitive edge because their positive reputation is often publicized by the media, human rights organizations and advertis-ing campaigns. Such a positive public opinion can bolster shareholders’, stakeholders’ and consumers’ confidence in such companies and their products.

In the case of companies investing abroad, CSR requires a great deal more from such entities as their presence, operations, and activities need be anchored in practices that allow them to contribute to sustainable development in ways that benefit them, the host country and its society, particularly, their local labor force. In this respect, compliance with laws, policies and efforts that promote transparency and a do no harm orientation need to be at the core of such companies’ ethos. These values are also prerequisites that can lead to corporate growth while constructively contributing to the host country at socio-economic, human development, and human security levels. Such focus is imperative as “public problems faced by individual nations and by the international community become increasingly complex and intractable, and pose ever greater risks and opportunities for [businesses]” (Nelson, 2008, p. 1). This caution requires that investing companies should assess their risks in order to proactively manage them while adopting corporate social responsibility practices that enhance their business reputation, and help the country, its leaders, and people evolve within a culture of peace while maximizing their profits. Considering these cautionary narratives, such an intrinsic value economy needs to become the focus of companies engaging in business investment in developing countries such as Haiti.

According to the Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development at Columbia University, although Haiti is endowed with a rich culture and natural beauty, the country’s current socio-economic situation is critical due to its extreme poverty, vulnerability to natural disaster, and cyclical violence based on a latent low-intensity protracted social conflict that has negatively impacted its progress. However, the 2011 multi-donor publication, Integrated Economic Zones in Haiti: Legal/Regulatory/Institutional Analysis, refers to the Market/Demand Report which emphasizes how the significant business investment interest in Haiti can result in the creation of more than 380,000 jobs by 2030 (p. 1) in spite of Haiti’s unstable peace as well as pertinent challenges and constraints.

This suggests a promising new dawn on the horizon for Haiti, given the effort of its leaders, Haitians at home and in the diaspora, the interna-tional community commitment, and the renewed interest of companies to proactively contribute to the country’s development. Thus, as com-panies invest in Haiti, their management needs to constructively engage the local labor force through corporate social responsibility practices that contribute to socio-economic growth, human development and human security. These companies also need to promote sustainable peace within Haiti while they embrace opportunities that allow them to maximize their profits, and assess and manage inherent risks that may hinder their success. Corporate Social Responsibility within the Context of Business Investments: Benefits and Challenges. Michiel van Yperen (2006) attests that a proactive and strong CSR anchored in an ethos of value economy can allow businesses to decrease production costs, improve the capacity of their labor force, achieve high levels of retention of loyal and competent employees and make better use of their resources. Through such efforts, companies can develop better products and contribute to environmental preservation and anti-pollution efforts while operating within constructive standards, codes of conduct and a corporate culture that fully understands the contextual environment. Such a focus has the propensity to lead to a stellar company image and increased profitability while contributing to socio-economic growth, human development, human security and sustainability. For this to happen, companies need to develop and implement policies that will enhance economic gains while they provide better working, health, and safety conditions which can: increase workers’ motivation, curtail their absences and exposure to work-related accidents; reduce overtime and reworking; and improve productivity and wages. Furthermore, companies’ activities need to be based on sound environmental practices with regard to usage of raw materials, energy inputs, toxic materials and emissions as well as waste resulting from their operations. However, certain challenges also need to be dealt with in order for companies to effectively manage their risks resulting from the realities that exist within the contextual environment of their host country, their operations and activities. Such precepts conform with Johan Galtung’s (2009) perspectives about the principle of peace business which needs to be embedded within a culture and structure of: non-violence that recognizes the humanity of all individuals; equity with regard to mutual and equal benefits; respect for nature in ways that sustain and enhance it; and an orientation toward profits that benefit both the business, the labor force and society.

1 World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 2002. The Business Case for Sustainable Development. Geneva. 2 The December 2011 Integrated Economic Zones in Haiti: Legal/Regulatory/Institutional Analysis, prepared by the International Finance Corporation of World Bank Group, in partnership with The Netherlands and

Wallonia With funding from (SAMBO International Federation (FIAS), the multi-donor investment climate advisory service, p. 1, retrieved, May 20th, 2013, https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/advisory-services/

investment-generation/special-economic-zones/upload/IEZs-in-Haiti-Legal-Regulatory-Institutional-Analysis-English.pdf

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11:30 PM—12:00 PM—Room 209B

Presenter

Dr. Judith Hermanson, Deputy Executive Director Nathalie Liautaud, Senior Program Advisor, Caribbean

Special Lunch Presentation—Pan-American Development Foundation The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), a strategic partner of the Organization of American States (OAS), has been a development leader in Latin America and the Caribbean for 50 years, working with public and private sector partners to improve livelihoods, empower communities, strengthen civil society, engage small and medium enterprise development, protect human rights, protect the environ-ment, and respond to natural disasters. Present in Haiti for more than 30 years, PADF is implementing innovative programs to support growth and development. Join PADF and find out more about the work it is doing in Haiti and throughout the hemisphere.

10:30 AM—11:30 PM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Veronique Pluvoise-Fenton, Mayet, LLC

Panelists

Lauren Stewart, AFL-CIO, Solidarity Center Dr. Yves Renée Jennings, Partnership for Sustainable Peace

Partnering to Grow the Manufacturing & Textiles Industry

This session will examine opportunities in Haiti’s manufacturing sector including private sector suc-cess and challenges, govt activities to boost invest-ment in this industry, and strategies to improve issues around labor reforms/laws , international best practices for labor laws and their implications on job creation in emerging markets.

9:30AM—10:10 AM—Room 209A

Presenter

Center for Facilitating Business in Haiti (CFI-Haiti)

Facilitator Fritz Clairvil, Path to Haiti

SPECIAL WORKSHOP: Registering Business In Haiti

Setting Up a Business in Haiti 101: Registering business in Haiti can be a tedious and long process. This session will provide a general overview of business legislation, site selection, establishment and eco-nomic profiles, business operation, contracts and procedural guides to doing business in Haiti.

9:30AM—11:00 AM—Room 209B

Facilitator

Jude Jean Gilles, Modeco

Panelists

Hugues Joseph, Ministry of Commerce & Industries

Jean Philippe Vixamar, Banque Nationale de Crédit Charles Clermont, SOFHIDES Dr. Joseph Baptiste, Governor Commission for Caribbean Affairs

The State of the Haitian Economy:

Haiti’s economy is projected to grow by 6.5 per-cent in 2013, according to the International Mon-etary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook. This session will examine and discuss various indica-tors impacting the growth of the Haitian Econo-my.

Conference & Workshop Sessions —Thursday June 6, 9:30 AM—5:00 PM

FINAL May 30, 2013

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1:30 PM—3:00 PM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Nathalie Liautaud, Pan-American Development Foundation

Panelists

Andy René, Center for Facilitating Investments in Haiti Joel Danies, US Department of State Kit Miyamoto, Miyamoto International Philipe St. Cyr, American Chamber of Commerce-Haiti Valéry Numa, Le Récul

Haiti is Opened for Business: Current Business Practices

Doing business is Haiti can be very challenging espe-cially for new comers. Participants will learn the steps necessary to effectively conduct business in Haiti. Steps such as: Registration process, registering properties, employing workers, access credit, paying taxes, protecting investment etc.

3:00 PM— 4:30 PM—Room 209B

Facilitator

Reginald Canal, Haitian Round Table

Panelists

Andy Ingraham, NABHOOD Chris Seek, CEO, Solimar International Manuel Knight, Knight Consulting LLC Nicolas Bussenius, Hotel Mont Joli Yuri Horowitz, Clinton Foundation/Tourism Cares

Investing in Haiti’s Growing Tourism/Hospitality Industries

This session will explore Haiti’s unique valuation proposition in the hospitality and tourism sector in the Caribbean. We will discuss business develop-ment strategies in this sector including hotel devel-opment, physical planning, economic and financial feasibility implications around larger scale invest-ment opportunities (i.e. hotel resort projects). The panelists will also share their vision for branding Haiti as a tropical destination and establishment of a Destination Management Organization (DMO).

3:30 PM—5:00 PM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Sally Yearwood, Caribbean-Central American Action

Panelists

Bernice Fidelia, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad Claire Nelson, President, Institute of Caribbean Studies Stephane Jean Baptiste, Nouveau Concepts Solange Vivens, VMT Longterm Care Management Veronique Pluviose-Fenton, Mayet, LLC

Branding and Marketing Strategies for Haiti’s Image: The Diaspora’s Perspective

This session will engage the Diaspora in identifying business branding strategies to improve Haiti’s image and better package investment opportuni-ties to Diaspora and international investors. We will discuss marketing strategy development, build-ing community brand loyalty, impacts of percep-tions on overall country economic development.

Conference & Workshop Sessions —Thursday June 6, 9:30 AM—5:00 PM

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9:30 AM—10:30 AM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Adler Eliacin, Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Boston

Panelists

Alison Gatchev , OPIC Richard Ginsburg, U.S. Small Business Administration

SPECIAL WORKSHOP: US Gov't SME Opportunities Overseas This session will discuss available investment opportu-nities for U.S. companies including grants, contracts and how to access capital to support capacity and growth of local SMEs. We will also explore commercial insurance and other benefits and protection for U.S. companies conducting business overseas.

9:30 AM— 11:00 AM—Room 209B

Facilitator

Cleve Mésidor, U.S. Dept of Commerce

Panelists

Danielle St Lot, Haiti Ambassador at Large for Women Investors Eveline Pierre, Campaigner of Empowerment Yve-car Momperousse, Kreyol Essence Lyla Leigh, Fonkozé

Role of Women in Economic Development

This session will examine both U.S. and Haiti contribu-tions and success stories of Haitian women SMEs includ-ing why women are the key to Haiti’s recovery and over-all economic growth, the secrets to success and empow-erment of women entrepreneurs through opportunities in micro financing, accessing capital, and increasing quality of family life. We will also discuss fostering inno-vative social programs and policies to improve capacity, education and training of the next generation and other platforms and support systems for women entrepreneurs and SMEs to develop Haitian women businesses.

11:00 PM—12:15 PM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Marc St Clair Haiti Ventures

Judge Investors

Dr. Francois Emmanuel, Promo Capital Dr. Jean Orelien, SciMetrika Albert Decady, Green Investment Group

SPECIAL SESSION: Investor’s Tank

Inspired by the hit show “Shark Tank”, this session is for entrepreneurs with proposal /projects seeking funding (via grants or investors). Entrepreneurs will pitch (within 10min) their project to venture capitalists and investors in order to receive funding. Investors will judge the quality of the project to determine likelihood of receiving funding.

Conference & Workshop Sessions —Friday June 7, 9:30 AM—4:00 PM

FINAL May 30, 2013

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12:30 PM—2:00 PM—Room 209B

Facilitator

Kysseline Jean -Mary, Cherestal Diaspora Consultant

Panelists

Hugues Joseph, Ministry of Commerce & Industries Philipe St Cyr. Executive Dir, AmCham–Haiti Charles Clermont, VP, SOFIHDES Dr. Augustin Igancio Filippo, IADB Harold Charles, CEEPCO

Haiti’s Investment Opportunities

This session will discuss available investment oppor-tunities across various sectors, how to access capital to fund Diaspora initiatives and overall investment needs to build Haiti’s SMEs, economy and create jobs.

2:30 PM— 4:00 PM—Room 209B

Facilitator

Albert Decady, Green Investment Group (GIG)

Panelists

Thony Moise, SOFIHDES Pierre Nadji, IFC, World Bank Eddy Clement, Ministry of Finance Shuraie Mackin, U.S. Small Business Administration

Accessing Capital to Support Small Medium

Enterprises Financing

Obtaining access to capital to grow businesses is one of the biggest problems faced by SMEs in Haiti today. It is generally believed that SMEs are drivers of employment in emerging economies. These firms stand a much better chance of creating jobs and leveraging capital beyond the livelihood provisions to the micro-entrepreneur. This session will discuss how to access to capital, retain existing cash flow from operations in order to start, grow and expand SMEs.

2:30 PM—4:00 PM—Room 209A

Facilitator

Jacques Dessin, Dessin Law Office

Panelists

Jean-Frederic Sales , Cabinet Sales Louis Dorvilier , Habitat for Humanity Senator Simon Desras, President of the Senate Jean Philippe Vixamar, Banque Nationale Be Crédit

Current Trend in Haiti Business and Banking legisla-tion, Land Registry and Acquisition

The distinguished panelists and facilitator in this session will discuss and analyze the current trend of the laws of the Republic of Haiti and legislation that are being considered in connection with the general business industry, banking, land registry and acquisi-tion. Participants will hear from a cross-section of stakeholders, leaders and experts from the legisla-ture, legal profession, and organizations who are able to provide them a real understanding of how the laws of the land and future legislation may impact doing business, banking and property acquisition in Haiti.

1:00 PM—1:30 PM—Room 209A

Presenter

Joseph Leitmann, Fund Manager, World Bank

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Flexible Finance for Rebuilding- The Haiti Reconstruction Fund

The Haiti Reconstruction Fund (HRF) is a partnership between Haiti and the international community to mobilize, coordinate and allocate financing to support post-earthquake rebuilding. The HRF has mobilized almost $400 million from 19 different donors for this purpose. $259 million has already been allocated for sixteen activities that cover housing, disaster risk reduction, debris management, education, budget sup-port, private sector development, and agriculture. Another $100 million has been reserved for additional budget support as well as activities in the energy and education sectors that have yet to be developed. The Fund is managed by the World Bank but also works through the United Nations and the Inter-American Development Bank for project appraisal and supervision. The session will explore the process of investing remaining funds and mobilizing new contributions as well as options for the future.

Conference & Workshop Sessions —Friday June 7, 9:30 AM—4:00 PM

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Center for Facilitation of Investment (CFI) 210

Cholet Kelly Josue 610

DMS International 140

Douanes/Customs 480

Easy Realty 560

Eco-Cremation Solutions 550

Emerald Foods Inc. 360

Enigma Performing Art Center 590

Fonkozé 330

Haitechdesign, LLC 450

Haiti Beton 340

Haiti Luxe 250

Haiti Renewal Alliance 170

Haitian Institute 150

Haitian Round Table 510

HaitiJob 240

HB development 340

Heineken/BRANA 230

Helping Haiti Angels 460

Hotel Mont Joli 640

Kreyol Essence 160

Making the Impossible Possible, Inc (MIPO) 310

Miyamoto International 320

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Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) 440

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Partners for Sustainable Peace 620

Path To Haiti 260

Ray of Mana Institute for Human Development 520

Relief International/EnterpriseWorks Division 130

Reunion Sportive d'Haiti 580

Sanftec 370

Savory Gourmet Catering 630

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Engaging Local Labor Force, Managing Business Risks in Haiti, and Contributing to Sustainable Peace. How can companies investing in Haiti proactively, constructively and sustainably engage the country’s labor force and manage their business risks in order to maximize their in-vestment returns and contribute to Haitians’ efforts to achieve lasting socio-economic growth, sustainable peace, human development and human security? To help management reflect on how their companies can go forward within the context of businesses in Haiti, business policy decisions need to be formulated, designed, developed and implemented through operations and activities that take into account the international business and human rights Protect, Respect, and Remedy Framework (Shankleman and Clayton, 2012). This framework relies on communication, coordination, accountability and transparency between management and the labor force which is crucial to effectively realize constructive sustainable businesses that contribute to peace, development and prosperity. Ruggie’s 2011 Guid-ing Principles on Business and Human Rights supports this framework as it informs companies about how to deal with related issues in ways that promote and protect individuals’ human, civil, socio-economic, and cultural rights as well as their rights to personal and human develop-ment. This guidance requires companies, business investors, managers and corporations to adopt a modus operandi that does not violate workers’ human rights or hinder the fulfillment their basic human needs, regardless of their socio-economic status; and to address adverse impacts and unintended consequences resulting from their operations and activities while taking into account the humanity of their labor force. These measures can create industries, companies, corporations and business investments “that thrive in peace and whose markets and cost structures are adversely affected by violence” (Institute for Economics and Peace, 2008, p. 3). In this respect, Brauer, J. and Marlin, J. T., 2009 remark that peace industries can promote a positive economic sector which contributes to and benefits from education, health, personal safety, personal productivity, the pursuit of business opportunities, commerce and trade, economic development and growth, and human and material well-being. However, before engaging in a country’s economic sector, business leaders need to promote industries that benefit the population while still focusing on the business goal to make profit. Furthermore, Oetzel, J. et al., 2010 advise business entities seeking to foster economic development to ensure that their labor practices are regularly evaluated by external third parties, and that their practices systematically contribute to a sense of community through voice-protected workplaces and social harmony based on conflict sensitivity and risk assessment paradigms. In the case of Haiti, such efforts need to take into account the country’s contextual environment in order to focus investors’ attention to areas they need to be mindful of, while their companies, businesses, investors or corporations put in place peace and conflict resolution mechanisms and risk assessment systems that help them:

Reconcile their expectations with those of the local labor force

Proactively and systematically invest in human relations and sound corporate social responsibility practices

Operate within a framework conducive to investment growth and sustainable peace

Identify risks that can hinder successful investment returns and profits

Foster a culture of peace during their interactions with the local labor force

Contribute to Haitians’ economic empowerment, human development and human security

Enhance the development of Haitian human capital Such efforts will result in a win-win for investors, the Haitian labor force and Haitian society and will significantly contribute to sustainable peace within the country.

References

Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development, Earth Institute at Columbia University, Haiti-The Haiti Research and Policy Program, http://cgsd.columbia.edu/where-we-work/haiti/, retrieved May 20th, 2013. Fox, T. et al., 2002, Public Sector Roles in Strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility: A Baseline Study, Corporate Social Responsibility Practice, Private Sector Advisory Services Department, The World Bank, retrieved May 15, 2013, http://www.observatoritercersector.org/pdf/ centre_recursos/ 3_4_fox_01345.pdf. Galtung, J. et al., 2009, Peace Business - Humans and Nature above Markets and Capital. John Ruggie’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework, Distr.: General, 21 March 2011, Original: retrieved May 15, 2013, English /HRC/17/31, retrieved, May 18th, 2013, http://www.business humanrights.org/Special RepPortal/Home/Protect-Respect-Remedy-Framework/. Oetzel, J. et al., 2010, Business and Peace: Sketching the Terrain, Journal of Business Ethics Business actions for promoting peace, p. 355. Shankleman, J. and Clayton, H., 2012, Business and Human Rights: An Issue Whose Time Has Come, PeaceBrief 129, United States Institute of Peace, June 29, 2012, retrieved May 15, 2013, http://www.usip.org/files/resources/PB-129.pdf. The Study of Industries that Prosper in Peace, Peace Industry, Institute for Economics and Peace, 2008, retrieved May 20, 2013. van Yperen, M. 2006, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Textile Industry, International overview, p. 5.

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Dr. Yves-Renée Jennings holds Ph.D. in conflict analysis and resolution and is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for Partners for Sustainable Peace. As a scholar-practitioner, she has a deep understanding of societal and structural issues that often contribute to protracted social conflicts. Her research focuses on human development within the context of transforming social and structural barriers that hinder groups to fully realize their potential as social agents. She has vast experience in peace and conflict resolution and has taught at George Mason University and American University. She retired from the World Bank after a career of over twenty years and worked in the private sector in Haiti for over ten years. Her email address is: yrjennings@pfspeace.org. PSP is a 501(c) (3) international, non-profit organization headquartered in the D.C. area supporting support social transformation through conflict resolution, providing education and training lo leadership, civil society, grassroots worldwide to promote collaboration between peoples of various groups and empower vulnerable populations. Website: http://www.pfspeace.org.

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About the Alliance Institute:

The Alliance Institute for Business Innovation is a project of the Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) to foster innovative business and investment practices.

The goal of the institute is to:

Support though a Small Business Administration the development of early stage and growing companies through activities connecting innova-

tors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders with each other and with those providing financial resources and other support to these enterprises.

Build sustainable institutions by strengthening capacity and the economic well-being of Haitians by providing educational services for small

business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Engage the Diaspora and international community in various business and investment opportunities in Haiti.

To inform and prepare investors to do business in Haiti as an emerging market to promote better investor relations, job creation and grow via-

ble small businesses in Haiti.

Alliance Institute for Business Innovation 2013 Award Recipients

DANIELLE SAINT-LOT Ambassador-at-Large for Investment

in Women's Empowerment

KIT MIYAMOTO Miyamoto

GILBERT HIPPOLYTE Panexus

EMBASSY OF HAITI Washington, DC

CHAD W. BISONNETTE Roots of Development

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Our Volunteers

Our Sponsors

Our Partners

Media sponsor

Nadelyn Backer

Marguerite Pierre

Ludvic Pailere

Veronique Pluviose-Fenton

Jacques Dessin

Jude Jean Gilles

Marvin Frenel

Cleve Mesidor

Albert Decady

Marc St Clair

Stephane Rosenberg

Sophia Fenton

Reginal Canal

Sarah Williamson

Christopher Ambroise

Salima Montes

Kysseline Cherestal

Robert Pursley

Yves-Carr Momperousse

Stephane Jean Baptiste

Sally Yearwood

Nathalie Liautaud

Frantz Jean

Daphne Jean

Adler Acilien

Marlene St Phard

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Thank you for your generous support!

The Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) is a non-profit organization based in

Washington DC. Its vision is to see a Haiti connected to the Global Market Place

as a self-sustained economy. Through collaboration and partnerships, the Haiti

Renewal Alliance will advance the capacity of Haiti by promoting investment

business development and economic growth.

The Haiti Business Investment Expo & Conference is an HRA signature event

which convenes industries, multiple stakeholders, the private sector,

government, civil society and the Diaspora. This exposition helps to identify

opportunities and provide a venue for engagement and partnership for

investment in Haiti. Through the HRA network, we connect business developers

with potential Investors. We assist in brokering deals between entrepreneurs

and venture capitalists. We recently launched the Alliance Institute for Business

Innovation which incubates and develops ideas into businesses; build the

capacity of Haitian SMEs by providing training, mentorship and knowledge

sharing.

We believe in:

Analytically-driven, results-oriented focus

Creating a safe haven for idea exchange and independent thinking

Fostering creativity and innovation

Striving for excellence in all aspects and at all levels

Promoting collaboration and shared responsibility

Leading the push for sustainable, strategic social change for economic

empowerment

HRA volunteers provide pro bono and in-kind services in support of its mission.

About HRA Board Members:

Firmin Backer—Chairman

Samantha Cheng—Secretary/Treasurer

Magalie Emile-Backer—Member

Kit Miyamoto—Member

Gilbert Hippolyte –Member

Fritz Clairvil—Member

Christine Herridge—Member

HRA TEAM

Firmin Backer—President

Magalie Emile-Backer—VP for Program

Development

Samantha Cheng—VP for Internal Affairs

Christina Beauzile—Chief Financial Officer

Blondine Alexandre—Project Manager

Fedrique Pierrre—Country Director

Contact information: HRA-US PO Box 42310 Washington, DC 20015 703-786-9772 HRA-Haiti Fédrique Pierre Fedrique.pierre@gmail.com 509-3144-9595

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HRA 2014 5th Annual Business Investment Expo & Conference

Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Pl, Washington DC, 20001

June 12-13

The Caribbean: Beyond Sun, Sand and Sea

For information and to pre-register visit HRA booth number 170

Entrepreneur Happy Hour Thursday, June 6th 5:30-7:00 PM Cuba Libre 801 9th St NW Washington, DC 20001 Closing Reception Friday, June 7th 4:30-6:00 PM Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001

Post-Conference Events