Belize Enterprise Enhancement Program awards BZ$203,000 in seed capital to 29 MSMEs under Maturing Cohort 2

Press Release

The Belize Enterprise Enhancement Program (BEEP) has approved grant funding for twenty-nine (29) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under its Maturing Cohort 2, following a competitive pitch evaluation process. Of these, twenty-one (21) are women-led businesses and eight ( are men-led, with 45% of the recipients being from the rural areas, underscoring BEEP’s commitment to inclusive economic growth all Belizeans.

Each MSME will receive BZ$7,000 in Seed Capital, for a total disbursement of BZ$203,000 under this cohort. The businesses span key sectors including agriculture and agro-processing, food and beverage, tourism and experiences, creative industries, wellness and beauty, and technology. These investments are expected to strengthen operations, expand production, and boost competitiveness in local and regional value chains.

With the completion of this stage, BEEP has now supported fifteen (15) exporting companies, forty-four (44) maturing companies, and fourteen (14) start-ups. To date BEEP has now supported a total of 73 MSMEs and disbursed a total of funding of approximately BZ$783,000 in direct support to Belizean enterprises. 

List of MSMEs – BEEP Maturing Cohort 2

1. Floriana Shol – Nim Li Ha’ Butterfly Farm
2. Dioni Giancarlo Marin – Dioni Marin Photography
3. Carlos Waight – VANTAGE
4. Shelburne Humes – Krayzi Coffee
5. Kahlil Salazar – Toucan Industries Limited
6. Dawn Dean – Barranco Botanics
7. Owen Osman Palma – Owen’s Greenhouse Escape
8. Emory Young & Danita Young – Woodart Deesigns
9. Amira Correa-Pelayo – Sangria Mia
10. Lucia Ellis – NUMASA Wellness Resource Center
11. Odalisa Alonzo – Oshanz Detox
12. Jason Rodriguez – Belcore IT Solutions
13. Tanisia Leslie – Belize Caribbean Tours Ltd.
14. Gomer Enriquez – Finca Aaktun
15. Nelsie Pantin & Veimer Chan – BioChar Eco Solutions
16. Abigail Vasquez – Blooming Ecofriendly Creations
17. Ronelli Requena – Zayvha Sarai Limited
18. Lorcia Moore – Naturally Belize Cosmetics
19. Iniki Zuniga – Aesthetics Marketing Solutions Limited
20. Serina Avila & Amelia Avila – Seemore Adventures
21. Indira Andrewin – COCOLOVE
22. Kenema Williams – Kenima’s Garifuna Cooking Class
23. Torrie Tate – Kriyatula
24. Claudia Logan & Kenric Logan – Canopy Soil
25. Felix Esquivel, Ezequiel Esquivel & Moises Esquivel – Esquivel and Son’s Honey Products
26. Lucien Dawson – Effortless Memories
27. Joshue Pech – Joshua The Wood Worker
28. Andrea Ack – Junajpu’ Chocolate
29. Elida Choco – Ajaw Chocolate Ltd.

At the conclusion of the project in 2026, it is expected that a total of ninety-five (95) MSMEs will receive funding, bringing overall program support to approximately BZ$800,000. This continued investment reaffirms the Government of Belize’s commitment to strengthening Belize’s MSME ecosystem, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

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Press Release The Belize Enterprise Enhancement Program (BEEP) has approved grant funding for twenty-nine (29) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under its Maturing Cohort 2, following a competitive pitch evaluation process. Of these, twenty-one (21) are women-led businesses and eight (😎 are men-led, with 45% of the recipients being from the rural areas, underscoring
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