Impression after 16 years of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province's establishment.

DNHN - Recently, the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province celebrated its 16th anniversary and the 19th anniversary of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs' Day (October 13).

Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and leaders of the Provincial People's Council - People's Committee, departments, branches, and localities attended the event.

Mr. Pham Van Triem - Chairman of the Association of SMEs of BR-VT province emphasized in his speech, "Overcoming obstacles and challenges, the number of registered and active members has increased from about 70 initial members. increased to almost 400 businesses. The Association's organizational structure has been completed, and each congress's resolutions have been effectively implemented.

In this third term, the Association will be determined to implement the membership development strategy in a synchronous and quality manner. Ensure that all Association activities are centered on member businesses; Take innovative and forward-thinking actions for the benefit of members and the business community.

Associating with domestic and international Business Associations to facilitate trade and generate development motivation for Association members; assisting Association members to expand production and business, enhance competitiveness, and integrate into the global economy. In addition to close coordination with departments and branches, local authorities must provide encouragement, sharing, support, and companionship.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of the BR-VT Provincial People's Committee, spoke at the ceremony and lauded the accomplishments of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises over the past 16 years. He requested that the Association's Executive Committee and members continue to promote the results achieved, serve as an information and connection channel to support small and medium-sized businesses in the province and contribute to the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in the province. The province's economic development.

In September 2023, the Association will celebrate the 16th anniversary of its founding by introducing and launching two newly established affiliated Branches, including the Long Dien District and Chau Duc District Branches. Simultaneously, the BR-VT Association of SMEs signed a cooperation agreement with the Association of SMEs in the Southeast provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, and Binh Thuan, as well as a digital transformation cooperation agreement with VNPT Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

The product display and introduction space, which has attracted nearly 60 businesses from within and outside of the province, is one of the highlights of the series of events commemorating the company's 16th anniversary. The event drew over 500 attendees who visited, enjoyed, and utilized products and services.

The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province (BR-VT) currently has more than 500 members focusing on many different industries and fields. Nearly 98% of the business community is comprised of SMBs and their annual contribution to the provincial budget increases. In particular, SME enterprises will contribute more than 7,400 billion VND to the budget in 2020; 10,152 billion VND in 2021; and more than 12,000 billion VND in 2022; and create more than 500,000 jobs.

Duc Hanh