Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) recently launched its forum and networking event, the “Enterprise Growth Connect” aiming to gather entreprenuers, business owners and industry leaders as a community that inspire, support and drive growth for one another.
Held at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall, The Empire Hotel, the event saw the attendance of the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Khairuddin Haji Abdul Hamid as the guest of honour.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of BEDB and DARe Daniel Leong shared in his welcoming remark that the key objectives of the Enterprise Growth Connect event were to acknowledge and celebrate achievements of companies under DARe’s growth initiatives, and to inspire those still on their entrepreneurial growth journey through the support of a community.
The event aimed to serve as a platform for companies to network, find opportunities to collaborate and exchange knowledge from like-minded individuals and experienced industry leaders.
The “Enterprise Growth Connect” also featured a keynote speech by founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IRVINS, Irvin Gunawan.
IRVINS is an award-winning, gourmet Singaporean salted egg snack that has seen tremendous growth into international markets, venturing as far as Australia, Canada and the United States.
This was followed by a panel sharing session on “Challenges, Learnings & Wins”, featuring companies under DARe’s growth portfolios which included Commercial Managing Director of Muara Maritime Services Sdn Bhd Muhammad Noh Haji Madali; Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Poni Group Sdn Bhd Mohd Tahsin Wong; and Managing Partner of Sapphira Cake House & Cafe Dk Hajah Maria Fadhillla Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman.
The event was extended to and attended by MSMEs, business associations, government agencies, Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), Government-Linked Companies (GLCs), and Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs); it concluded with a business networking session.
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