Press Releases

U.S. Embassy supports 7th annual Bahamas Home & Builders Show

October 25, 2007

 

Bahamians are gearing up for the 7th Annual Bahamas Home and Builders Show to be held this week-end, October 27 – 28, at the Ballroom of the Wyndham Crystal Palace Resort.  On Wednesday, October 24, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Dr. D. Brent Hardt presented John Bowleg, one of the event’s organizers, with a check in the amount of $1,500 in support of the show.  The Embassy has supported the show since its inception with funding to enhance the show’s international marketing efforts. 

This year the Bahamas Home & Builders Show will feature fourteen U.S.-based companies and forty-six Bahamian companies.  The American companies include Advanced Surfaces, Inc., Brickamerica, Inc., Genesis Home Builders LLC, HomeKo, Laser International Freight, Lowes, Marble Unlimited, Inc., Platinum Advanced Technology, Inc., Real Stone and Granite, Smith & DeShields, Southern Pine Council, Southern Sewer Equipment Sales, and Universal Provisions Group (UPG).  Storm Stoppers – The Plywood alternative will formally introduce its product in the Bahamas at this year’s show.  The company donated and installed Storm Stoppers on twenty-three windows & doors at the Salvation Army Headquarters building on Mackey Street in August.

The Bahamas Home and Builders Show will have an eco-friendly theme showcasing materials and appliances that are energy efficient and safe for the environment.  The show will also give local and international companies an opportunity to display the latest home and builder’s products that are available to consumers.  The organizers’ goal is to reach local and international companies interested in Bahamian home building.  Part proceeds from the event have been earmarked for the Bahamas National Trust. 

The Bahamas Home and Builders Show is open to the general public on Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Caption:  The photo shows U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Dr. D. Brent Hardt presenting the check to the show’s co-organizer Mr. John Bowleg.