Yap Women's Association Handicraft Shop

To operate a profitable business by retailing and wholesaling handicraft products made by local Yapese craftspeople.

SECTION 1. BUSINESS PROFILE

Contact Person:
Ms. Rafaela Tinngin, General Manager

General Manager:
Ms. Rafaela Tinngin

Postal Address:
PO Box 593
Colonia, Yap 96943
Federated States of Micronesia

Street Address:
Vuda Point Road
Lautoka, Republic of the Fiji Islands

Phone: (691) 350-3264
Fax: (691) 350-2571
E-mail: none

Number of Staff: 3 full-time; 15 part-time

Does the business have a Quality Assurance Program in place?
No

Turnover Range:
$0 - $100,000

Is this enterprise a government/private sector joint project? No. The government only subsidizes rent payments.

Does the business have any products or technologies with export potential?
Yes

To which countries have you shipped your products?
Hawai‘i and Marshall Islands

List one overseas customer that may be contacted as a reference:

Compant Name: Glen Wright

Contact Person: Glen Wright

Mailing Address:
66 Pu‘ueo Street, #6
Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: No information
Fax: No information
E-mail: No information

Is the business interested in overseas capital?
Yes

Please give a general description of the types of products you provide.

Woven products using natural, bleached and dyed pandanus leaves such as handbags, wallets, eyeglass and pencil cases, men's and baby baskets, etc. in all shapes and sizes; traditional skirts, woven and grass, used for traditional events; woodcarvings; coconut oil and tobacco.

Please check any of the following categories that describe
business activities in which your business is involved:

Manufacturing  

Retailing   

Distribution/Agent  

Exporting  

Wholesaling

List briefly and describe the capabilities/functions of the equipment, facilities, or technologies your business has. Include details on exactly what these features enable you to do.

We receive requests from off-island craft shops to produce specific crafts to custom order specifications using our techniques—whether it be weaving or carving—and are able to perform such services.

Please give details about your Quality Assurance Program?

None

SECTION 2. PRODUCTS

Click here to view a list of products by Yap Women's Association Handicraft Shop.

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