About us
The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce (ECC) is a non-profit organization that represents a wide cross-section of private sector businesses on the island of Eleuthera.
Established in 2011, the EEC's primary goal is to support the success and growth of business and entrepreneurship on the island of Eleuthera. The ECC’s membership currently consists of over eighty (80) businesses throughout The Bahamas, all of which can be viewed on our growing List of Members.
ECC's main objectives include:
1 presenting a unified voice that represents the business interests of local business owners to the local and national levels of Government;
2 offering quality training and educational opportunities through its partnerships;
3 connecting businesses through programs and events; and
4 supporting economic growth for the island through the expansion and development of local businesses.
Board of Directors
The ECC is proud to be led by a diverse group of business professionals.
These creative problem-solvers not only advise the Chamber but also guide the organization's policies and positions that help accelerate the Eleutheran economy.
Thomas A. Sands Jr.
PRESIDENT
CEO
Rock Sound Properties (1976) Limited
Cranston Patram
SECRETARY
CEO
Cranston F. Patram & Associates
Erma Carey
DIRECTOR
Vice President
Jack's Bay Club
Jonathan Morris
VICE PRESIDENT
Agent
Damianos Sotheby's International Realty
Jennifer Basden
DIRECTOR
Head of B2B Marketing
Cable Bahamas Ltd.
Kym Neilson
DIRECTOR
General Manager
Pink Sands Resort
Anya Ferguson
TREASURER
CEO
PivotalFlow Advisors BA
Bob Colman
DIRECTOR
President
Colman Design and Developers
Craig Symonette
DIRECTOR
Chairman
The Symonette Group
Executive Director
Audrey Tynes
On February 2, 2023, the board of The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce (ECC) announced the appointment of Audrey Tynes as its new Executive Director, effective 27th February 2023.
Audrey was born and grew up in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. She began her professional career in the financial sector where she spent many years as a banker before leaving to pursue her interest in the tourism industry.
She excelled in such positions as Front Desk Manager, Office Manager and also Manager of the Events department at various resorts across the islands of the Bahamas. It was during this time that Audrey had the opportunity to host and interact with local chambers of commerce, leading to a keen interest in the same.
A true daughter of the soil, Audrey returned home to Eleuthera, initially as the manager for two of the country’s leading wines and spirits companies. Most recently Audrey was General Manager at one of the three international airports in Eleuthera, until such time as she took on the role of Executive Director of the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce.
In her role at the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce, Audrey endeavors to build the public’s confidence in the business community of Eleuthera, as the entire island welcomes the economic boom that is currently happening on the island.