International investors will be urged to consider opportunities in the Caribbean at a conference taking place in New York next month.

Topics at the Invest Caribbean Now event include “China, India, Brazil…is The Caribbean next?” and “Private Equity Investment in the Caribbean.”

The conference will also cover the region’s potential for renewable energy operations and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of opportunities arising in Caribbean countries.

Speakers include Jonathan Blue, chairman of Blue Equity, Solamon Energy Corp president Jay Yeo, and a representative from the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Agency.

In a special ceremony, business tycoon and founder of the Virgin brand Sir Richard Branson will be awarded the first Invest Caribbean Now Leadership Award for his services to entrepreneurship. Chief entrepreneurship officer of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Caribbean, Lisa Lake, will also address the conference to highlight investment opportunities.

The second annual Invest Caribbean Now forum will be held at the Marriot Marquis, Times Square June 6, 2012. For more information and a full agenda visit: www.investcaribbeannow.com

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