Huh Jin-su, SPC President, Supports New York Citizen Internship and Women Entrepreneurs

New York City, SPC Paris Baguette, and AmCham Sign Tripartite MOU
Partnership to Support Economically Disadvantaged and Marginalized Groups in New York

SPC Group is contributing to job creation in New York City, USA.

On the 12th (local time), at Paris Baguette Manhattan 40th Street store located in New York, USA, Huh Jin-soo, President of SPC (from the left), Eric Adams, Mayor of New York, and James Kim, Chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and took a commemorative photo.
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On the 14th, according to SPC, New York City, SPC Paris Baguette, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AmCham) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The MOU was signed on the 12th local time at the Paris Baguette Manhattan 40th Street store in New York City, attended by Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City; James Kim, Chairman and CEO of AmCham; Kevin Kim, Commissioner of the New York City Small Business Services; Edward Mermelstein, Commissioner of the New York City International Affairs; and Heo Jin-soo, President of SPC.

Through this agreement, the three parties will work to promote economic growth by providing internship opportunities to New York citizens and supporting Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE).

To this end, Paris Baguette will operate an internship program offering participants baking education and practical training, followed by continuous career development opportunities such as employment. Additionally, it plans to donate food to economically disadvantaged groups across the five boroughs of New York, thereby spreading positive influence.

AmCham will serve as a link between M/WBEs in New York and global companies, supporting the growth momentum of M/WBEs.

President Heo said, “We are pleased that Paris Baguette has established itself as a part of both business and the local community in New York. Through partnerships with New York City and AmCham, we will provide various support and opportunities so that women and socially disadvantaged groups can grow as future leaders alongside the company.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “New York is a big city and a land of opportunity for small businesses, and we want to firmly support everyone who wants to invest in our city, including global companies. Through this agreement with Paris Baguette, we will create jobs and opportunities across the five boroughs, generate youth internships with necessary skills and educational support, and develop food donation programs for citizens in need throughout our city.”

Meanwhile, Paris Baguette has operated over 130 stores in the U.S. market since entering in 2005, with more than 30 stores in New York City. Paris Baguette aims to have 1,000 stores in the U.S. and North America by 2030.

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