TCC’s Monthly Newsletter October 2026

1st October 2026
Market Mood
Cautious Optimism with Enduring Headwinds
The overall picture for September 2026 is one of genuine, if measured, optimism. Business confidence is at its strongest in 18 months, hiring intentions are improving, and growth expectations are broadly positive across most sectors.

By TCC Research Team
1st October 2026
A Month in the Life of Our Chairman
10 Sep Tuesday
Quarterly Meeting with the Chief Secretary
26 Sep Thursday
Pre-Budget Interview with TTT
1st October 2026
Business Spotlight
No update published for September 2026 yet.
1st October 2026
Chamber Education in Focus
After a long hiatus, the Chamber is resuming its push in the field of business education, with the return of its courses and its workshops. This time, however, we'll also...
1st October 2026
The AI Fix
Next month: Food waste causes financial losses and environmental issues
By TCC Research Team
1st October 2026
Economic Outlook
In September, Tobago's business environment remained steady with inflation and lending rates holding firm. However, a significant drop in foreign exchange sales could pose challenges for import-reliant businesses. While SME optimism remained stable, the decline in the TTSE Composite Index suggests cautious investor sentiment. Businesses should monitor foreign exchange availability closely as it may impact...
By TCC Research Team
1st October 2026
Mentor Roundup
5 mentor sessions, 4 mentors, 12 mentees, 7 topics covered this month.
By TCC Research Team
1st October 2026
The Chamber Effect
Every month, we give quick snippets from people whose businesses changed because of something the Chamber offered. Those changes can be small, as well as they can be big. For us, however, our only concern is that those changes matter. Here's what happened last month.
By TCC Research Team
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