Fiji Enterprise Engine inaugural west cohort graduation
In November 2023, the first west cohort commenced. Yes, it was close to the festive season, however, there were this group of businesses that were adamant to start this journey with FEE.
Six months later, they have transitioned into a space of growth, opportunities and network connections that will take their businesses from where it was, to where it can be.
Massive congratulations to these 12 dynamic businesses, who were committed and passionate to make the most of their time in FEE.
This is all possible from the support of our partners. To Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation who facilitates FEE through our pool of business coaches and coordinators. To International Labour Organization Asia-Pacific ILO Market Development Facility (MDF), Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, iTaukei Trust Fund Board and Reserve Bank of Fiji.
A milestone for FEE, as we also announced the MSME partners that have come on board this year: These businesses are part of the FEE community as an Alumni or business coach. A culture created, to pave the way forward for other MSME’s to also benefit from this program. Sincere acknowledgement to the FIRST MSME partners of FEE:
1 - Gaia Holdings Pte Ltd - Michael Mausio
2- Gingelei - Talei Tora and Yoshiko Wakaniyasi
3- Elite Nano Pacific - @Payal Pooja Paddy
4- BioEnergy Insight Pacific - Wayne Fuakilau
5- Marama Vanilla Fiji - @Elizabeth Pickering
6- HybridAudio - Israel Cakaunivere & Ulamila Cakau
7- Envirotech Solutions Pacific - Christopher Vanualailai
8- Kavalicious Fiji (Pte) Limited - Ana Malumuvatu
9- Wasa Ni Tadra Fiji Pte Ltd - Laisenia Seru and Salome Seru
10- Sixth Sense Company Pte Ltd - Anmaria Gukisuva
11- Shop Pasifika Pte Ltd - Rakin Wahed
12- Muanivatu Trails - Epeli Asaro
13- Viti Roofing & Construction Pte Limited - Maciu Naivalu
14- Dynasty Tours & Travels - Manoj & Hriday Daswaney
15- Rasinupate Advisory Stewards - Paula Rasinupate
16- Mediation Pacific - Watesoni Nata Jr. Nata Jnr
17-Design Catalyst Fiji - William Hamilton Lomaloma
18- Extraordinaires (Fiji) Pte Ltd - Alisi Lutu, Nanise Masau, Veronika N. and Palinda Erasito Kaitu'u
West cohort would not be possible without the support of our Business coaches who were able to pilot this, commuting weekly to Nadi, driving through floods, site visits to the Sabeto hills and getting stuck in mud slides, driving through sugar cane fields, braving through the heat and long boat rides, to understand our Yasawa businesses and so much more!
It is an honor to serve our FEE community with Watesoni Nata Jnr (HR & IR Coach), Nanise Masau (Strategic Management Coach), Ben Naiveli (Finance Coach), William Lomoloma (Branding & Marketing Coach) and our International Master Trainer, Steve Cordeiro. You are truly appreciated!
