Governor Nam Kyung-pil delivers address at 15th Gyeonggi Province Venture Entrepreneur Day on December 10 

◇ An event celebrating the 15th Gyeonggi Province Venture Entrepreneur Day was held at the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Center on December 10. ⓒ Gyeonggi Provincial Government

‘Ventures, the boundless challenge, will soar!’

An event celebrating the 15th Gyeonggi Venture Entrepreneur Day took place at the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Center (GSBC) on the afternoon of December 10. The event aimed to strengthen ties between businesses, identify and reward outstanding businesses, and inspire entrepreneurship.

Approximately 300 guests participated in the event hosted by the Gyeonggi Venture Business Association. Attendees include Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil, Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) Head Seo Seung-won, Gyeonggi Venture Business Association President Lee Gang-il, Korea Federation of SMEs Gyeonggi Branch Director Jeong il-hoon, and many entrepreneurs.

Governor Nam presented awards to 13 businesses including Dawon Chairs, an office chair producer, for contributing to the activation of venture businesses, and to Professor Kim Im-soon of Kwangwoon University for meritorious efforts. 

In his congratulatory remarks, Governor Nam said, “Venture entrepreneurs with a pioneering spirit for the future are patriots and the hope of Korea. China has outdone us in some areas including mobile phones. We can, however, create opportunities in adverse situations. Through stable governance, Gyeonggi Province will help venture entrepreneurs, who embrace the future and challenges despite unfavorable conditions, go into China and the world.”

◇ In his congratulatory remarks, Governor Nam said, “Venture entrepreneurs with a pioneering spirit for the future are patriots and the hope of Korea.” ⓒ Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Two companies including Viatron won citations from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE), and eight businesses including Geumgang Mobile Rack received citations from the Small and Medium Business Administration. In addition, ten businesses including Dongkuk GLP received citations from GSBC.

“I extend my gratitude for all of your efforts to develop the future of Gyeonggi Province and a new growth engine of Korea. Your efforts, passion, and outcomes are the bedrock of the Korean economy”, said President Lee Gang-il. “Let’s work together with a shared sense of duty as we lead Gyeonggi Province despite the adverse global economy,” emphasized Lee in his speech.

A video titled ‘Gyeonggi Venture Business Association Sketch’ about start-ups and SMEs in Gyeonggi Province was also screened, and Viatron introduced its successful practices.

An MOU signing ceremony then took place between the Gyeonggi Venture Business Association and Doowon Technical University College, and an evening celebration followed.

◇ Governor Nam and winners pose for photos. ⓒ Gyeonggi Provincial Government

ⓒ Gyeonggi G-News | Cheon Kyeong-nam ckn0403@kg21.net 

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