The Minister of Economic Development and Tourism travelled to New York City to meet with leaders of fund management, private-equity and venture-capital companies. The Minister was joined by Premier The Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, Minister of Finance, Randy Rochester, Permanent Secretary and Sean Moran, Head of Business Development of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). The purpose of the visit was for Minister Simmons and his contingency to build business relationships and attract investment to the island.