People’s Bank Matara Region celebrates World MSME Day

People’s Bank Chairman, Sujeewa Rajapakse, presenting a Small and Medium enterprise loan

People’s Bank Chairman, Sujeewa Rajapakse viewing the exhibition

People’s Bank, recently celebrated World Micro - Small and Medium Scale Business Day (MSMSB) by organising a trade fair titled ‘Biz Fair 2023’. 

This event which was held on the third floor of the bank’s Head Office, Colombo 02 was organised by the Enterprise Banking Unit of People’s Bank. The Enterprise Banking Unit is committed to serving MSMSB of Sri Lanka, focusing on six areas of development including commercial credit, SME credit, micro finance, development banking, business revival, and project finance. 

In addition, the People’s Bank branch network also held a series of 22 trade fairs across the Island. The Matara Regional Head Office kicked off the trade fairs by organising an event at their premises and also granting 62 loans to assist Micro and SME entrepreneurs in celebration of the bank’s 62nd anniversary.

The Enterprise Banking Unit of People’s Bank has played a crucial role in supporting businesses that were severely affected by the economic downturn. In addition, they have introduced “People’s Spark” program, which is designed to equip recent graduates with the skills and resources needed to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. 

The event at the Matara Regional Head Office was held under the patronage of People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse, and was attended by People’s Bank’s Enterprise Banking Deputy General Manager Wickrama Narayana, Channel Management Assistant General Managers Nalin Perera and I. K. Indika, Development and Micro Finance Chief Manager Nilmini Gunawardana, Matara Regional Manager Saman Rathnayake, Matara Additional District Secretary Kasun Wellahewa, Regional Loan Unit Senior Manager Nishani Pathirana, Assistant Regional Managers Thushari Nammuniarachchi and Sujith Kumarasinghe, Branch Managers, Business Development Officers, bank employees and customers.