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Haiti Expert Sustainable Investments

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Your ability to connect with various networks is key for your success.


Régine René Labrousse

Are you doing business in Haiti?

Haiti Expert Sustainable Investments

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Your ability to connect with various networks is key for your success.


Régine René Labrousse

Are you doing business in Haiti?

Welcome to my website...

A sustainable approach to investments is a pre-requisite for true economic development and business success. With the complexities of doing business in Haiti, there are plenty of opportunities for qualified leaders to change the existing paradigm. This quote by Margaret Mead has inspired me throughout my career: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." 


I decided to make a difference in Haiti by focusing on sustainable business practices by connecting resources to needs.   I've had the pleasure of working with some incredible professionals and have learned a lot about the complex layers of Haitian business culture.  This site is here to share some key experiences with you, which I hope can inspire us all to keep challenging the status quo to bring about much needed change.


Cheers,  

Regine Rene Labrousse

Celebrating Women with #SheBuilds

This is what has inspired me.  Let's see how we can make greater things happen together.  

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Some game changing moments

Prestige Beer - focusing on Haiti's future

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

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The 40+ year old Haitian beer adjusts itself to better connect to the reality of today's Haitians while inspiring us all to be bold, stronger, and more united in our actions.  An edgy approach that's waking up the business culture.  July 2018

Nouvelliste Article on new label

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

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Queen Letizia's first visit to Haiti included a sit-down with 12 women leaders.  I was humbled by being selected and was further motivated by my fellow Haitian women making an impact in their sector. May 2018

Loop Haiti Article

US Comedian Conan O'Brian revealing what's happening in Haiti - On NETFLIX too!

The Queen of Spain and Haitian First Lady highlight key women making a difference

US Comedian Conan O'Brian revealing what's happening in Haiti - On NETFLIX too!

Team COCO & Prestige Video

Turning a national insult into an opportunity to reveal what's really happening in Haiti.  With 20 minute's notice, we welcomed Team Coco at the brewery and showed another side of Haiti.  BRANA & Team Coco made a joint contribution of $100,000 to the Haitian Education Leadership Program. Jan 2018

Conan, Regine & Prestige Beer

Sustainable Blue Economy Conference - Kenya

Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

US Comedian Conan O'Brian revealing what's happening in Haiti - On NETFLIX too!

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Kenya invited the world to Nairobi for the first global conference on the sustainable blue economy. Leaders convened to learn how to build a blue economy that:

  • Harnesses the potential of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers to improve the lives of all, particularly people in developing states, women, youth and Indigenous peoples
  • Leverages the latest innovations, scientific advances and best practices to build prosperity while conserving our waters for future generations

I was selected to share best practices of sustainable business in Haiti.  

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Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

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In May 2017, I had the honor of addressing President Jovenel Moise on behalf of the private sector in Haiti in front of President of the National Assembly (Parliament), several Ministers, and 300+ members of the private sector.  There are many challenges in this market, the current mindset is the biggest weakness.  The political and business culture must change. I served 5 years on the board to bring forth this much needed change and promote sustainable business practices.

Le Nouvelliste Article

Advocating for better policies in Haiti with HEINEKEN

Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

Addressing the President of Haiti as President of AmCham

#HEINEKEN #Haiti #FDIHaiti #FDI

Foreign aid has not forged a sustainable path in Haiti.  With decades in experience of successful breweries in emerging markets, HEINEKEN seems to have it figured out.  After they acquired BRANA, I crossed-over into the Haitian private sector to join forces with a company interested in sustainable business development.  Representing BRANA in various chambers, the business culture became very clear to me.  Here you see Michel and Charlene de Carvalho Heineken visiting us in Haiti to verify a sustainable approach of their investments.  

Brana, part of the Heineken Company

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

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In an economy inundated by non-profit organizations, the dependency paradigm is strong and the economy is weak.  You need real game changers, decision makers, and sustainable business development to get things moving. On the Board of AmCham, I was once the only woman and the only under 50.  Today there are 5 women and everyone is under 50. 

Full Speech Published Front Page Nouvelliste

Bringing AmCham Haiti to the regional stage

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

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For the first time, we brought the annual AmCham hemispheric conference to Haiti. As the BFA Chairman, I led the efforts which generated the biggest political, financial, and reputation booster for the chamber. Keynote Speaker former President of Bolivia, Gorge Quiroga left us with an important message.  In Haiti we have all we need, its up to us to take the right decisions in the right time to seize the opportunities for socio-economic development.

BFA MEDIA COVERAGE

YMCA Haiti Artisan de la Paix 2013

#HaitianGameChangers Shifting from dependency to sustainable business practices

Bringing Branford Marsalis to Haiti in 2012

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"Ses paroles sont motivantes. Son dynamisme surprenant. Sa foi en l’avenir inébranlable. Elle inspire ! Cette nouvelle artisane de la paix est, à juste titre, un véritable modèle pour les jeunes." Winnie Hugot Gabriel, auteur.   YMCA Haiti has been actively engaging with the youth to enable them to positively contribute to social challenges.  I continue to support this organization in the heart of PAP.

Le Nouvelliste Article

Bringing Branford Marsalis to Haiti in 2012

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

Bringing Branford Marsalis to Haiti in 2012

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As a New Orleans native, jazz runs through my soul.  It was only natural to fully support the Haiti Jazz Fest team to bring one of our greatest musicians to Haiti: Branford Marsalis!  Today the Haiti Jazz Fest has blossomed into the leading festival in Haiti.  Gede Fest launched in 2018 to reunite these sister cities divided at birth.  

Latest on PAP Jazz Fest

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

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After the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, my career as a U.S. Diplomat took a sharp turn for the better.  I competed for my dream job: Cultural Affairs Officer in Haiti.  I forged relationships with the countries most influential leaders by promoting mutual understanding of both countries through cultural, educational, and professional development programs like Fulbright, IVLP, UGRAD, etc... I gained key insights into the Haitian business and political culture.  2010 - 2013

Le Nouvelliste article introducing Regine

Positioning the Haitian Embassy in D.C. as a leader in Cultural Diplomacy

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

1st Haitian American Cultural Affairs Officer - U.S. Embassy Port au Prince

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To conclude my master's thesis on the Haitian Diaspora's role in Haiti's economic development, in May 2008 I organized the Haitian Embassy's first major public event.  I Incorporated the embassy into Passport DC, which paved the way for its current cultural activities and open doors. Today it is the most visited embassy in DC.  

Connecting with other Game Changers

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