Ceylon Chamber to uplift recognition of regional entrepreneurs

Foreseeing a tremendous potential to position itself as a more involved and proactive business entity to support regional development, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) launched its Regional Enterprise Development Initiative (REDI) — a web-based portal for interaction and information sharing, on 25 March, 2011 — the day the CCC marked 172 years of dedicated service to the private sector.

The launch took place during a programme – SME Access to Finance – conducted by the CCC for the benefit of regional entrepreneurs, along with the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) and the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI).

The Chamber (along with its partners in this project) hopes to direct regional enterprises through a doorway of access to recourses on investment and investment opportunities, sector and specific innovative information on products and new product developments, and access to a storage of information on investors and investees, and generate detailed information through a resourceful database.

Whilst the needs of regions vary from one area to another, CCC through its pioneering experience and networking abilities will be in a position to be a driving force to provide a more coordinated service to the regions. CCC is currently involved in rebuilding and supporting regional development initiatives and institutions; the main focus is on regional enterprise enhancement and on issues faced by them. http://regionalblog.chamber.lk