Operation Inspire Robotics Camp Sparks Innovation on St. Croix

This summer, Operation Inspire expanded its reach with a month-long robotics program at Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. Sponsored by our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, the camp introduced 52 students in grades 3 through 6 to hands-on coding, teamwork challenges, and real-world problem-solving through robotics. Students competed in team-based challenges, explored programming using Blockly,…

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Cane Bay Cares’ Flagship Program Honors Veteran Educators

For more than five years, Astral Battiste, Claudia Eugene, Magdalyn Jules, Raydiance Cherubin, and Ronder Sinanan have brought energy and creativity to Operation Inspire, guiding discovery and helping students on St. Croix grow in skill and confidence. Operation Inspire is the flagship educational initiative of Cane Bay Cares, the philanthropic arm of Cane Bay Partners. As proud…

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Leadership Unscripted: Insights from Cane Bay Partners’ David A. Johnson on University of West Georgia’s ‘Off the Cuff’

The “blueprint to success” is a pursuit that professionals around the world spend thousands of dollars on annually. There are courses, books, workshops, seminars, and even certifications. And then there are genuine and vulnerable conversations from exemplary individuals who’ve proven to be leaders in their fields. David A. Johnson, co-founder of Cane Bay Partners and…

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6 Life Lessons to Take into 2024 from Executive Leader David A. Johnson

Cane Bay Partners Co-Founder David Johnson (right) shares the stage with Apostle Mona Barnes after a motivational speech during City of Refuge’s 2023 Level Up Conference: “Building Trailblazers”.

Many know David Johnson for his professional achievements as a business leader and his long record of philanthropic contributions. But what’s behind the man who’s investment portfolio spans fintech, healthcare, spirits, and energy? What’s behind the man who helped raise more than $1 million toward relief efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma…

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Swinging for Good: Cane Bay Partners Wins Net Tournament while Supporting Queen Louise Home for Children at Golf Tournament

Cane Bay Partners is pleased to announce our sponsorship and active participation in the 2023 Queen Louise Home for Children Golf Tournament held from November 3-5. The tournament, which serves as an annual fundraiser in support of the Queen Louise Home, gives golf enthusiasts an opportunity to compete for a good cause. Among the 21…

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Georgia Higher Ed Community Recognizes Cane Bay Partners’ David Johnson for Outstanding Contributions to University of West Georgia

Cane Bay Partners Co-founder David Johnson, a long-time supporter of his alma mater the University of West Georgia, has been recognized by Georgia’s higher education community for his outstanding contributions to UWG. Johnson and several others were awarded as 2023 Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friend recipients on Sept. 8 during a statewide…

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Cane Bay Partners Congratulates Carolyn Whatley on Completing Global Scholars Capstone Thesis

Carolyn Whatley (second from right)

Carolyn Whatley (second from right), daughter of Cane Bay Partners CEO Jimmy Whatley, poses for a photo with her fellow Chatham Hall global scholars during a symposium where they presented theses on global issues. Carolyn Whatley, daughter of Cane Bay Partners CEO Jimmy Whatley and his wife Sally, recently completed her Global Scholars capstone thesis entitled “How…

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GHCDS Mini Gusto at CBVI!

GHCDS Mini Gusto students at Cane Bay Partners - May 2023

Transforming an idea into a full blown business plan is no easy feat for most people. But within just one week, we had the privilege of watching four high school students — Jalen Fleming, Nick Crikelair, Yared Alfred, and Daryan Maynard — do just that. These budding entrepreneurs from the Good Hope Country Day School…

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