Intention

As local partners we will provide consultation with investors.  We can help with understanding local laws, ownership issues, local customs.  Additionally, we are designing the local laws to safeguard investments, provide a road to liquidity and audit businesses to ensure investment transparency

And… now we, at JDG (Jacmel Development Group) are ready to invite investors and partners to work with us to support sustainable development projects that create: • Social responsibility• Sustainable scalability • Return On Investment  

Introduction To Jacmel: Reza

We want to help elevate one of Haiti’s national treasures, and share it with the world.

 What Jacmel needs:

a. Jobsb. International investmentc. International recognition and global awarenessd. Socially responsible investorse. Environmental protection

About Us – The Current JDG Team

Maria Bello - internationally known actor and activist.

David Bell - Jacmel Resident, founder of CINE institute

Reza Bundy – global entrepreneur.

Michael Capponi – developer and entrepreneur

Dawn Emling – global strategist and sustainability expert.

Joel Khawly – Jacmel business owner

Annunzie Roy - is an entrepreneur and a community leader.

Danielle Saint-Lot - entrepreneur, activist and served in Haiti’s government

Lorraine Silvera - is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, with local knowledge.

Why Jacmel?

Local Population• 170,000 people• 39,000 Urban

Closest to center of gravity• 86Km from PAP• Local tourist destination for PAP

Broad based opportunity• Tourism• Agri Business• Ports and Logistics• Airport

Why Jacmel?

Cradle of Culture• Historic landmark (New Orleans was modeled on downtown

Jacmel)• Artists• crafts• Yearly carnival

Why Jacmel?

Local Values and Ethos:

• Safe:o Lowest in the nationo Safe as/than NYC (TBD)o Safe and Harmonious Community

• Concentration of decision making communityo Easy to socialize, approve and mobilize partnerso Open and entrepreneurial mindset

• Compounding complimentary co-existenceo Entirely sustainable

Why Jacmel?

Conclusion:

• Microcosm of Haiti:o Experience all of the best of Haiti in a local setting

• Distinguished and a safe experience of all of Haiti

• Crown jewel of Haitio Protected by mountains, enriched with natural resources

and culturally richo Founded 1698

Dawn Emling: Jacmel Principles

We see ESG as the framework to safeguard and develop Jacmel.  

Here are the Jacmel Development Group’s Principles for Jacmel:

• pursue the best practices in environmental management, including energy efficiency, recycling, waste reduction and sustainable design and construction

• protect the natural resources and ecosystems of Jacmel

• pursue the best practices in labor and human rights in our operations and external relations

• establish and maintain strong, transparent and accountable governance structures

• support community economic and social development through the programs of an independent foundation, and

• support local businesses.

ESG (GOVERNANCE): Dawn Emling

ESG is a proxy for good management and long term viability.

•Climate change•Fossil Fuel Scarcity•Water Scarcity•Air pollution•Health and Safety•Soil degradation•Quality of oceans•Deforestation•Biodiversity loss•Waste management

Environmental

•Community investment•Poverty•Labor rights•Human Rights•Natural resources access•Population growth and urbanization•Health•Affordable housing •Education•Food security

Social

•Vision and strategy•International best standards•Board and executive oversight•Accountability and transparency (disclosure/verifications)

•Trust•Incentives structures•Compensation structures•Use of innovation and technology•Diversity

Corporate Governance

First Project with JDG: Michael Capponi

Vision ExecutionEnthusiasm

Michael Capponi: Entrepreneur with ideas

• Renderings• Story of local enthusiasm• Local partners aided and facilitated the vision

Conclusion:JDG is a critical component to making my project come to fruition. Thanks to JDG’s initial help here, our Marina Project is already at the point where we can invite investor partners into this Marina project.

JDG Project Two: Lorraine Silvera – Eco Lodge

An entrepreneur and restaurateur with local knowledge

JDG Foundation: David Bell

David Bell to speak and put one slide example of how JDG can help fund social programs in Jacmel

JDG Business Model: Reza Bundy

Step 1: Entrepreneur (VISION)

• Submits online proposal• Initial presentation• Evaluation of Business plan Step 2: Raise Donor Funding (MONEY)

• Identify donors and understand their criteria• Match projects to suitable donors• Supply necessary transaction assistance to raise funding for project

JDG Business Model: Reza Bundy

Step 3: Consulting (MANAGEMENT)

• Help with local community, laws and labor issues (redtape)• Identify corners of opportunity• Find co-investors and partners (landowners, angels and local companies) Step 4: ESG (GOVERNANCE)

• Maintain corporate governance over projects• Ensure local community feedback• Help solve conflicts as they arise

Conclusion: Danielle St Lot

Jacmel Development Group is about:

Sustainability + Expansion = Dynamic Model We all know success breeds success: viral opportunities are created ,whether local or national, to scale and replicate the accomplishments of people like these…

ASK:And… now we, at JDG (Jacmel Development Group) are ready to invite investors and partners to work with us to support sustainable development projects that create: • Social responsibility• Sustainable scalability • Return On Investment  

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