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Issue 03 / Business CW 4

FROM THE

CHAMBER BOARD

Chamber President Raoul Behr

Dear Visionary Entrepreneurs,

Some moments mark more than just a date on a calendar they signal a shift. March 31, 2025 was one of those moments, as Curaçao introduced the Caribbean Guilder (XCG), a step toward greater monetary stability and regional confidence. For entrepreneurs, this isn’t just a new currency—it’s a fresh signal to think bigger, move smarter, and

prepare for new possibilities.

At the same time, the recent election results , delivering a clear majority to one party, brings a renewed mandate. With power comes responsibility: to lead with vision, to remove barriers, and to build a Curaçao where business and community can thrive. This is a pivotal moment to align our national direction with the needs of our entrepreneurial backbone. And beyond our shores, opportunity calls. In May, the Dutch Caribbean Trade Mission to

Colombia offers a gateway to international markets

and is ready to assist you in defining concrete opportunities to enter the Colombian market. Curaçao entrepreneurs have what it takes to compete and connect; what’s needed now is

preparation, boldness, and the eager willingness to grow beyond borders.

Webinars, trainings and networking are all at your fingertips: tools to sharpen your skills, expand your thinking, and make your business future-ready.

 

At the Chamber, we don’t just respond to change: we help shape it. Let’s use this momentum—new currency, renewed leadership, new global pathways, to move from potential to progress.

 

Let’s turn this turning point into a launchpad to move forward together.

Turning points and bold moves.

"move from potential to progress!"