Mayor Joo Gwangdeok: "Dreammaru, a Startup Incubator and Solid Starting Point for Women"

Namyangju City Holds Opening Ceremony for Women's Startup Platform 'Dreammaru'
Established to Promote Women's Entrepreneurship and Revitalize the Local Economy

On June 19, Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) held the opening ceremony for the women's startup platform "Namyangju Dreammaru" (hereinafter referred to as Dreammaru), which was established to promote women's entrepreneurship and revitalize the local economy.

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, attended the opening ceremony of the women's startup platform "Namyangju Dreammaru," established to promote women's entrepreneurship and revitalize the local economy, and gave a commemorative speech. Photo by Namyangju City

The ceremony, held after about a month of operation following its official opening on April 30, was attended by approximately 30 people, including Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, members of the provincial and city councils, the head of Gyeonggi Province's Employment Equality Division, the director of Namyangju Women's New Work Center, and local startup-related figures.

The event proceeded in the following order: a progress report, a facility introduction video, presentations on successful cases of women's entrepreneurship, and a facility tour.

Located at 39, Hongyureung-ro 248beon-gil, #316, in Geumgok-dong, Dreammaru occupies a total area of 129.16 square meters and is equipped with a classroom, meeting room, shared office space, and product photography studio. It offers customized programs to enhance entrepreneurial capabilities, such as entrepreneurship and tax education, and business plan writing using AI.

Additionally, it provides a variety of practical programs, including AI-based startup education, sharing of success stories, and support for participation in startup competitions.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "I strongly felt the need to support entrepreneurship among women with career experience, which led to the establishment of Dreammaru. I hope that Dreammaru will become a startup incubator and a solid starting point where women's challenges and passions can be realized."

Meanwhile, Dreammaru currently has about 140 members, demonstrating a high level of participation from the outset, and is operated by Namyangju YWCA under commission from Namyangju City.

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