The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) is targeting RM1 million worth of transactions during its Ekspo Usahawan Selangor 2022 (SELBIZ 2022), and a turnout of 10,000 visitors.
The said event will be held on 3 and 4 September 2022, 10am to 10pm, at SACC Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Selangor, and will be officiated by the Menteri Besar Selangor, Dato’ Seri Amirudin bin Shari.
With an uptake of 160 booths from local entrepreneurs, SELBIZ 2022, in its first edition, “The programme is expected to be a driving force for Selangor’s economic performance this year, accelerating economic growth post-pandemic. We target approximately RM1 million in sales,” revealed PKNS CEO, Datuk Mahmud Abbas, at the soft launch of SELBIZ 2022 held today.
“Over the years, it is apparent that flexibility and adaptability are the keys to successful businesses. Now more than ever, these unique entrepreneurial traits, coupled with quality products and services are critical in revitalising our economy as we work towards recovering from the pandemic,” he added.
SELBIZ 2022 aims to provide an opportunity for start-ups and small businesses to introduce and promote their products to a wider audience. It also hopes to help elevate existing businesses by opening doors to high-level networking and market penetration prospects with industry players from a variety of sectors. Aiming to instil an entrepreneurial spirit among youths, SELBIZ 2022 is also encouraging high school students, university students and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend as visitors.
“SELBIZ 2022 is expecting registration of entrepreneurs from industries ranging from retail and the services sector. It is inspiring to see so many local entrepreneurs from different fields take part in this initiative, and I hope to see many more joining us,” said Datuk Mahmud Abbas.
SELBIZ 2022, an extension of the various programmes organised by PKNS to support and uplift entrepreneurs in the state, is expected to be held biennially. PKNS believes that local entrepreneurs have the potential to elevate the socio-economic status of the nation.
The event will also include a series of four knowledge sharing forums aimed at assisting businesses boost brand presence. The forum panel comprising a cross-section of industry experts and professionals will provide valuable advice and insights to entrepreneurs. The expo also serves as an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and connect with known agencies like
Matrade, SME Corp, Tekun Nasional, SELDEC, MARA as well as supermarket chains such as Malakat Mall and Lotus’. One-to-one sessions with business coaches from Klinik Usahawan Selangor, a programme by the Selangor state government, are also available for both entrepreneurs and visitors alike.
In line with its commitment to promote the state’s socio-economic growth, PKNS has been, and continues to, nurture entrepreneurs through various programmes over the last 27 years. To date, PKNS has nurtured over 41,000 business-owners through its programmes.
