Broadband internet free for 12 months and more amazing prizes? Yes, please! In 2021, BTC Business opened the InKnowvation challenge offering businesses up to $15,000 in cash and prizes to help transform themselves.

Two hundred and thirty businesses across the Caribbean applied, and at the end of the year, three winners were chosen. Meet our winners!

Outland Hurders Creamery & Farmstead, Jamaica’s first aged artisan cheese company, took home the top prize at the 2021 BTC Business Inknowvation Pitch Challenge, which included free BTC Business broadband Internet for 12 months, free Smart Solutions so they can take

their business online with website building, 24/7 support in setting up business profiles online and solving technical issues, and more.

Founded by Gordon and Kristina Dempster, who came up with the idea while they were still attending college, Outland Hurders offers “intensely Jamaican '' unique artisan products which are currently available in more than 50 retail locations in Jamaica.

From the product names to the ingredients used, their offerings draw heavily on Jamaican culture, echoing the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the local economy. That dedication dates back to the founding of Outland Hurders in 2018 and it extends into the company’s future.

In the wake of their win, Gordon and Kristina are focused on expanding their brand regionally and internationally while continuing to create jobs and opportunities locally. See what else they had to say about their future plans for Outland Hurders here.