Gwangju Jeonnam Venture Business Association Successfully Hosts '2022 Entrepreneurs' Night' Event

Awarding Meritorious Entrepreneurs... Commitment to Overcoming Global Crises with Positive Energy

Kwon Min-gil, CEO of Able Store, Lectures on Efficient Use of Corporate Messengers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju-Jeonnam Venture Business Association (President Kim Myung-sul) announced on the 15th that it successfully held the ‘2022 Gwangju-Jeonnam Venture Entrepreneurs and ICT/SW Entrepreneurs Night’ event.

This Entrepreneurs Night event was held the previous day at the Holiday Inn Gwangju Hotel, co-hosted by the Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (Director Tak Yong-seok) and the Energy Valley Business Development Institute (Director Lim Cheol-won).

In the difficult situation of corporate management due to the global economic crisis, venture entrepreneurs and ICT/SW entrepreneurs from Gwangju and Jeonnam gathered under the slogan ‘Overcoming the crisis and seeking new opportunities in 2023.’

The event was attended by about 200 people including Lee Hyun-jo, head of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Small and Medium Business Administration; Park Jeong-hwan, head of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Economic Startup Office; Oh Soo-mi, head of the Jeonnam Province Small and Medium Venture Division; Na Gi-su, president of the Innobiz Association Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch; Lee Chang-ho of the Korea Federation of SMEs Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Headquarters; Kim Kwang-young, general affairs vice president of the Venture Business Association Daegu-Gyeongbuk Branch; and other venture entrepreneurs and related organization officials.

Despite the ongoing difficult business environment amid the recent triple economic downturn, the event aimed to seek opportunities for cooperation among companies with positive energy, hoping for a ‘new year of overcoming the global crisis.’ Various campaigns and lectures were held to strengthen this resolve.

Additionally, a ceremony was held to conclude the year 2022 and to award those who made significant contributions.

At the ‘This Year’s Meritorious Award’ ceremony, the following were recognized: ▲ Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor’s Commendation to CEO Kim Yong-su of Bion C Innovator Co., Ltd., CEO Heo Cheol-gyu of Yuhyun Industry, CEO Lee Hyun-min of L&HLab Co., Ltd., CEO Choi Hyun-taek of Daeshin Information & Communication Co., Ltd., and Manager Kim Jun-hyun of Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency ▲ Jeonnam Province Governor’s Commendation to CEO Ha Min-ho of Shinwoo ENG Co., Ltd., CEO Jang Gyu-rim of Namil Co., Ltd., and Manager Kim Yu-ri of Energy Valley Business Development Institute ▲ Gwangju-Jeonnam Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration Head’s Commendation to CEO Kim Cheol-jin of Myungseong Flour Mill Co., Ltd., CEO Hwang Kwang-gyun of Gwangyeon Industry Co., Ltd., and Director Park Ha-young of Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency ▲ Gwangju Regional Public Procurement Service Head’s Commendation to CEO Kim Kang of Seyon E&S Co., Ltd., and CEO Eum Young-man of Cheonpung Co., Ltd. ▲ Venture Business Association President’s Commendation to Professor Kim Jeong-dae of Honam University, CEO Yang Geum-sook of Injeong Tax Corporation, Head Seo In-ju of Herald Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, CEO Mo Yoon-sook of Agricultural Corporation Damwoo Co., Ltd., and CEO Lee Ji-hoon of Sunny Factory ▲ Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency Director’s Commendation to CEO Kim Jun-oh of Izsoft Co., Ltd., and Professor Im Il-do of Chonnam National University’s Department of Journalism and Broadcasting ▲ Gwangju-Jeonnam Venture Business Association President’s Commendation to CEO Yang Ju-seong of Team Episode Co., Ltd., Director Kim Jong-jin of CH Tech Co., Ltd., CEO Kim Ok-jung of Good Environment Good Water Co., Ltd., CEO Wi Young-soo of Mice Good Space Co., Ltd., and Reporter Kwak Ji-hye of Jeonnam Ilbo, totaling 25 people who were recognized for their contributions to enhancing the competitiveness of venture and ICT/SW companies in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region, revitalizing the local economy, and fostering the venture business ecosystem.

In particular, CEO Kwon Min-gil of Able Store Co., Ltd., who gave a special lecture on innovative companies, attracted attention by presenting ‘Mammoth,’ a smart and innovative messenger solution for associations and organizations developed in-house as a work innovation item for associations, public offices, and venture companies in the AI era.

‘Mammoth’ is a communication solution exclusively for members and employees of associations, organizations, and companies, adopted by various professional organizations, currently used by more than 20,000 members.

In his lecture, CEO Kwon emphasized the importance and practicality of customized services necessary for introducing efficient work systems and innovating work processes.

He also introduced features of association-specialized work tools such as messenger-based collaboration tools currently used by associations, announcement sending, push notifications, ID cards, electronic business cards, and electronic approvals, receiving great responses.

Director Tak Yong-seok said, “In 2023, we will do our best together with the Gwangju-Jeonnam Venture Business Association and the Energy Valley Business Development Institute to revitalize corporate activities of competitive local venture entrepreneurs and ICT/SW entrepreneurs.”

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