Second Young Entrepreneurs Conference in June

KUCHING: The Second Young Entrepreneurs Conference 2013 will be held at Riverside Majestic Hotel here on June 21.

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) and Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) are jointly organising the conference which will be held from 9am to 1: 30am.

The conference themed “Inspired by the Past-Initiating Business Opportunities” aims to strengthen the trade network among Malaysian young entrepreneurs.

Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) Young Entrepreneurs Committee chairman Chai Hui Kiong said this at a press conference here yesterday.

The conference is also to create awareness on branding among young Malaysian entrepreneurs, to learn how to elevate the value of their company by creating their own brand.

“We hope that young entrepreneurs will come to join this conference as this could enhance the workplace skills, business knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit and build up networking to create more business opportunities for young entrepreneurs,” he said.

“We have invited some prominent young entrepreneurs to share their experience on creating new business ventures or succession from family business,” he added.

He added that the speakers would be sharing their insight with respect to branding as well as their valuable experiences and success stories of their brands that excel in the international market.

The speakers will be ACCCIM president Dato Lim Kok Cheong, Yee Yup biscuit pastry’s inheritor Yee Yoke Cheng, Branding Association of Malaysia president Datuk Eric Chong and the founder of Nelson’s Franchise, Dato Nelson Kwok.

The talk will be conducted in Mandarin and complemented in English. Young entrepreneurs and youths who wish to start up their own business are welcome to join the conference.

KCGCCI urged young entrepreneurs and youths to participate in this conference.

Registration fee for members is RM50 and non members, RM100.

Those interested can get the registration forms at Level Eight, Wisma Chinese Chambers, Jalan Bukit Mata here.

For more information, call 082242577 or 082-235578.

ONE FOR THE ALBUM: (Seated second left) KCGCCI secretary- general Chai and fellow members in a photo call.

BUSINESS TALK: (From second left to right) Maybank Tabuan Jaya branch manager Wilson Tan, Chai, the chamber’s commerce subcommittee chairman Tan Hua Min and its members during a photo call.