Barven Inc

The Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) was officially formed on 21st October 2002. To date, the association has over four hundred registered members who are from a cross section of vending activity. BARVEN is committed to a constitutional and democratic structure that is easily accessible and responsive. Its ultimate aim is to comprehensively represent all vending, taking in members from the vending community directly, while acting as an umbrella organization for other groups within vending and vending related activities. Our objectives are as follows: 1.To give vending its due respect and its rightful place in the economic landscape of Barbados. 2.To give vendors the opportunity to exploit technological advancements and to maximize the benefits of operating as a unified body. 3.To enhance the cultural elements of vending and to maintain that personal touch in the best tradition of our heritage.