{"id":162712,"date":"2022-11-20T11:27:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T15:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=162712"},"modified":"2022-11-20T11:51:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T15:51:02","slug":"pm-gaston-browne-meets-young-entrepreneur-amari-sneakerhead-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/pm-gaston-browne-meets-young-entrepreneur-amari-sneakerhead-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Gaston Browne meets young entrepreneur Amari SneakerHead Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Antigua and Barbuda:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Prime Minister Gaston Browne had the pleasure to meet <\/span><\/p>

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with a young entrepreneur and professional sneaker enthusiast, Amari SneakerHead Thomas, earlier this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This young entrepreneur\u2019s journey started with his first business in 2010, Kickz\u2019 R\u2019 Us \u2013 268, <\/span><\/p>

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where they pride themselves on offering guaranteed<\/a> authentic and rare sneakers.<\/span><\/p>

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Since then, he has found himself evolving his business model to fit an ever-changing market and has diversified his portfolio with <\/span><\/p>\n

a few new ventures, the latest being Necessary Accessories \u2013 268, a wholesaler of mobile device essentials. <\/span><\/p>

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His products can be found in most supermarkets and convenience stores.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the meet and greet, Prime Minister Browne inquired about the difficulties Amari faces in plying his trade and how this administration<\/a> could assist. <\/span><\/p>

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Among the things discussed was the banking sector and how processes could be made easier for entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>

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PM Browne also took the opportunity to speak on the Entrepreneur Development Fund and how that can assist in further developing his business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PM Gaston Browne reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment<\/a> to assisting entrepreneurs where they can and extended <\/span><\/p>\n

an invite to Mr Thomas to speak more about his endeavours on our local airwaves.<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to seeing him grow and prosper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kickz\u2019 R\u2019 Us \u2013 268 is Antigua\u2019s top spot for rare and unusual footwear<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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PM Gaston Browne was also seen holding a shoe in a picture published by Kickz on their official Facebook account.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They sell a unique set of authentic footwear in Antigua and are famous for featuring several favourite brands, which include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n