Seocho-gu to Host 'Social Economy Expo' on the 15th

29 Teams Including Social Economy Enterprises Participate

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) will hold the "2024 Seocho-gu Social Economy Expo" on the 15th at the Seocho-gu Office Plaza, where visitors can experience and purchase products from social economy enterprises in the region all in one place.

The Social Economy Expo is organized to promote the role of social economy enterprises that pursue social values, provide opportunities to secure sales channels, and revitalize the social economy. A total of 29 teams, including social economy enterprises and organizations, will participate, and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Notably, a special brand pop-up store will be featured at this expo. This brand, called "HEYGOT," is a collaboration among local social enterprises BnBS Co., Ltd., U-Life Co., Ltd., and Preper Coffee Co., Ltd., aiming for a healthy lifestyle through vegan food and sustainable environmental protection.

At this booth, visitors can sample vegan sandwiches and beverages, and consulting programs such as one-on-one counseling for prospective entrepreneurs interested in starting vegan cafes or ventures in the social economy sector will also be offered. The collaboration among social enterprises is expected to create a synergy effect that revitalizes the social economy.

Additionally, young entrepreneurs supported by the district’s "Social Economy Culture and Arts Youth Startup Support Project" will participate in the expo. Since 2018, the district has been supporting young people in the culture and arts sector to establish a foundation for startups, with nine teams participating in this expo.

The youth startup team "Maker Music" will present a fresh and lively K-POP stage called "KINNIZ," performed by teenagers, along with musicians affiliated with social economy enterprises performing various genres such as cello, electric violin, and pop soprano.

Alongside this, the "Seoripul SE Arts Troupe," composed of local residents and operated by the Seocho-gu Social Economy Integrated Support Center, will take center stage as protagonists in a play based on their life stories, creating a special performance combining theater and song.

Moreover, a "Experience Zone" will be operated to help residents easily understand the social economy by making social economy-related products and experiencing services. Various environmentally conscious and socially valuable activities such as making dishwashing soap, natural moisturizing skin care products, quilt decorations, and resin art keyrings will be available.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, "I hope this expo will widely promote social economy enterprises in the region and serve as an opportunity for many residents to take an interest in the social economy," adding, "We will continue to work together to ensure that social economy enterprises realize social values and contribute to the development of the local community."

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