Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), pictured with Owner of Pickle Mi Pickle, Janelle Wilkinson, her daughter, April Lyn (Top Left) and Valerie Veira, CEO of Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) (top right); also in conversation with (from left), CEO of JBDC, Valerie Veira and CEO, Suga Lifestyle, Gabrielle Burgess, at Suga Lifestyle’s Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, on August 18 at the AC Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica.
Suga Lifestyle’s Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch held over a week ago highlighted Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art pictured, and our promotion of local businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector, showcasing Art, Fashion, Food and Lifestyle.
However, as with most of our Events, another observation was highlighted by our Keynote Speaker, Senator the Honourable, Aubyn Hill. Though a few male vendors were showcased, vendors were predominantly female, also highlighting the critical role of Women and their contribution to the Creative Industry and Commerce, which remains vital to the stimulation of our economy.
We Empower MSMEs, but have to give kudos to and showcase that the the driving force behind the majority of the Businesses we select, happen to be Women. That says a lot in 2023. Is the World Ready?
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By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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DJ IRINI enjoying Miracle Corporation’s NEW Rumberry Gold at Suga Lifestyle’s Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch last Friday, August 18, 2023
Thanks to our Sponsor, Miracle Corporation Ltd. (Ig: @foodserviceja) for bringing the Vibez with 24karatbeer and the new Rumberry Drink Line.
Kudos to Don Bougie (Ig: @mr_marketingja) for calling all Beer enthusiasts and Rum aficionados from our Suga Fam to get their taste on with #KaratCritiques.
Check out those highlights and what our Suga Fam thought at our Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch last Friday here:
We loved the NEW Rumberry Drink Line! Everyone has a favourite. Suga’s fave is the Rumberry Black.
Cheers to honest opinions and savory moments! #TasteTestTales #CheersTo24K
Have a Great Weekend and Please Drink Responsibly
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle, GW Art)
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Gabrielle Burgess, CEO of Suga Lifestyle gifts Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce and His Worship the Mayor Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, Kingston and St. Andrew with gifts courtesy of Sponsor, JABLUM Coffee, Likkle More Chocolate, Uncle Nehe’s Bush Alternatives and Chocollor Chocolate.
Suga Lifestyle’s Art & Lifestyle Expo Launch in collaboration with main sponsor, AC Hotel Kingston was well received and we appreciate the tremendous support and fantastic feedback given.
(L-R) Michael McMorris, President of Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Trevor Riley, President of Shipping Association of Jamaica, Bevene Alvaranga, President of the National Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Donovan Wignall, President of the MSME Alliance and Valerie Veira, CEO of the Jamaica Business Development CorporationLauri-Ann Ainsworth, CEO of Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship with Clare Bailey, Head of Programmes and Strategic Partnerships, Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship
We pat ourselves on the back for nailing the selection and pairing of sweet and savory hors d’oeuvre that were absolutely delectable. Suga Snaps to Chef Dunn’s Mosaic Foods, Jabba’s Caterers Ltd., Pickle Mi Pickle, Artiscoop, Sponsors, JABLUM Coffee, Beverages and various Spirits from Select Brands Jamaica, Miracle Corporation Ltd., Guinness Smooth and Smirnoff Jamaica!
Senator Norman Grant, CEO of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory (JABLUM Coffee) with his representatives, Loretta Lewis and Keneisha Walker.Select Brands JamaicaRepresentative for Guinness Smooth done by Kreate Solutions JaRepresentatives of Miracle Corporation Ltd. pouring their line of Mi Terruno WinesRepresentative for Smirnoff Jamaica done by Kreate Solutions Ja
If you missed it, tune in to see highlights from Creative Entertainment Network here:
We expect more from TVJ’s Intense, Pictures from SLEEK Jamaica and others! Look out!
Kenardo Ellis’s performance was a Hit and local Award-Winning Author, Sharma Taylor’s reading from an excerpt of her novel, ‘What a Mother’ s Love Don’t Teach You’ resonated with the audience so well. She sold out all her copies at the event.
Check out some of Ken’s Performance here with a little serenade to Suga Lifestyle:
Local Award-Winning Author, Sharma Taylor before all her copies sold out at the event.
Kudos to our talented Suga Artisans who showcased their best and thanks so much to them for being a part of this special occasion.
Time will tell for how successful this Launch truly was, as Suga Lifestyle seeks support for sustainability of our impact on the Local Creative and Cultural Industry from Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Jamaica Tourist Board, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Tourism Product Development Company, JAMPRO and other private and public sector partners.
We welcome continued support from many, including Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd., Sisters’ Ink Jamaica Ltd., AC Hotel Kingston, SLEEK Jamaica, CRENTv/CBX Jamaica Stock Exchange, CVM at Sunrise, MelloFM88, The Jamaica Pegasus, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, MSME Alliance, His Worship the Mayor Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, Kingston and St, Andrew and Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
Look out for upcoming Suga Lifestyle Events and our Art & Lifestyle Expo offered to everyone next Summer.
Let us continue to Enjoy Shopping Local ART. FASHION. FOOD. LIFESTYLE the curated way, with Suga Llifestyle!
XoXo,Suga
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Saturday, December 9 – Sunday, December 10 – Christmas Connection at The Jamaica Pegasus
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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Thanks for RSVPing to Support our Local Creative & Cultural Industry.
If you will miss it, tune in to @onetouchmediagroupja’s YouTube channel that will STREAM some of the event LIVE. Then look out for Suga Lifestyle’s Art & Lifestyle Expo offered to everyone next Summer!
Envision an Art Gallery, but be greeted by samplings from a Food Gallery first with fine pairings of JABLUM Coffee, Beverages & various Spirits from Select Brands Jamaica, Miracle Corporation, Guinness Smooth and Smirnoff Jamaica.
Light Entertainment to enhance the Visual Arts with Performing Arts. Ooo La La
Shop ART. FASHION. FOOD. LIFESTYLE.
Thanks for RSVPing to Support our Local Creative & Cultural Industry. Hope to see you all later!
XoXo, Suga
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Suga Lifestyle’s Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch is by Invitation and we are almost at Capacity. Limited Spaces are still available via this Link to RSVP:
Envision an Art Gallery, but be greeted by samplings from a Food Gallery first with fine pairings of JABLUM Coffee, Beverages & various Spirits from Select Brands Jamaica, Miracle Corporation, Guinness Smooth and Smirnoff.
Light Entertainment to enhance the Visual Arts with Performing Arts. Ooo La La
Shop ART. FASHION. FOOD. LIFESTYLE.
Your support is needed to impact Suga Lifestyle’s efforts to build sustainable enterprises for local, small entrepreneurs and to curate a space for the Visual and Performing Arts, taking Brand Jamaica to the World.
XoXo, Suga
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Envision an Art Gallery, but be greeted by samplings from a Food Gallery first with fine pairings of JABLUM Coffee, Beverages & various Spirits from Select Brands Jamaica, Miracle Corporation & Guinness Smooth. Light Entertainment to enhance the Visual Arts with Performing Arts. Ooo La La Invited Guestes will Shop ART. FASHION. FOOD. LIFESTYLE.
Your support is needed to impact Suga Lifestyle’s efforts to build sustainable enterprises for local, small entrepreneurs and to curate a space for the Visual and Performing Arts, taking Brand Jamaica to the World.
Get Ready with Suga Lifestyle’s Gabby of GW Art wearing prescription Glasses from Eye Spy 876 who will be showcased!
XoXo, Suga
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Envision an Art Gallery, but be greeted by samplings from a Food Gallery first with fine pairings of JABLUM Coffee, Beverages & various Spirits from Select Brands Jamaica, Miracle Corporation & Guinness Smooth. Light Entertainment to enhance the Visual Arts with Performing Arts. Ooo La La Invited Guestes will Shop ART. FASHION. FOOD. LIFESTYLE.
Your support is needed to impact Suga Lifestyle’s efforts to build sustainable enterprises for local, small entrepreneurs and to curate a space for the Visual and Performing Arts, taking Brand Jamaica to the World.
XoXo, Suga
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Gabby Burgess of Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art at her Emancipation Pop-Up at The Liguanea Club, New Kingston on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Thanks so much to CEN TV (Ig: @crenttv) for visiting Suga Lifestyle’s Pop-Up on Saturday, July 29 and featuring highlights of Suga Lifestyle linking MSMEs to Customers, what we do best.
If you missed it, check out the highlights here including the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams collecting his GW Art Purchase, which was a happy and proud Small Business Moment.
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Big up our #SugaArtisan Boss Barbie, Britonny Haye of Attaa Ltd. (Ig: @attaa_ja – Perfumes, Colognes, Fragrance Oils) who had lines of Suga Fam by her booth.
Watch the Recap with Boss Barbie Britonny of Attaa here:
/ Stock up / Market Business AND Event / Introduce Yourself *(If you have a Boss, they have other businesses too, trust me) / Show Prep Before & On the Day / Look Professional & Have an eye-catching Set Up / Update Followers During the Event / Sell Sell Sell / Have Fun / Wear Pink…Kidding! ? / Thank Everyone for Your Success
Stay tuned for more Highlights next week as we elevate Suga Lifestyle Events.
XoXo, Suga
By: Gabrielle Burgess (CEO, Suga Lifestyle)
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