'2021 Korea Small Business Owners Convention' Held in Changwon, Gyeongnam

A pet grooming competition is being held at the '2021 Korea Small Business Owners Convention' held at Changwon Convention Center in Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The 2021 Korea Small Business Owners Convention was held from the 4th to the 5th at the Changwon Convention Center under the theme "The Beginning of a New Normal, Together with Small Business Owners in Korea."

The Korea Small Business Owners Convention is an event held annually on November 5th, designated as Small Business Owners Day, to improve the social and economic status of small business owners and enhance relationships with local residents. Last May, Gyeongnam Province and Changwon City collaborated successfully to host the event.

Hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and organized by the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business and the Small Enterprise and Market Service, this year's convention delivers a message of hope wishing for the gradual recovery of daily life and includes events where small business owners pledge a new leap forward.

The commemorative ceremony held on the 4th was attended by Ha Byung-pil, Acting Governor of Gyeongnam Province, Kwon Chil-seung, Minister of SMEs and Startups, National Assembly members Yoon Young-seok (Yangsan Gap), Lee Seong-man (Incheon Bupyeong-gu Gap), Choi Seung-jae (Proportional Representation), Mayor Heo Seong-moo, Oh Se-hee, President of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business, and Jo Bong-hwan, Chairman of the Small Enterprise and Market Service, among others.

At the government awards and institutional commendation ceremony, 145 individuals and organizations were honored in categories including exemplary small business owners, contributors to small business development, and outstanding small business support organizations.

At the event venue, a small business owners' field support center was set up to provide promotion and consultation on small business recovery support projects, export support, and legal and labor consultations. There were also event activities related to small business policies.

This year, a seminar was also held to explore directions for mutual growth and development of the local economy with small business owners.

Additionally, various side events were held so that small business owners and local residents could enjoy together, including a small business experience center and booths for promoting and selling excellent products.

Moreover, to showcase the skilled techniques and talents of small business owners by industry and to provide a venue for exchange and cooperation, skill competitions were separately organized in four industries: pet grooming, custom tailoring, food service, and makeup.

Acting Governor Ha said, "Small business owners have endured the most difficult times due to COVID-19 and have protected the economic frontlines. We will carefully review policies to stabilize small business management and do our best to achieve a full recovery of daily life."

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