CKI grants 210,000 USD to sponsor KOSBI for women-owned SME competitiveness
The program, financed by Citi Foundation and organized by KOBSI, has been provided since 2007 to build role models of women-owned SMEs and enhance their competitive edges. This year, its goal will focus on sharpening global competitiveness of women-led businesses. The fund will be funneled into programs like “Citi-KOSBI women-owned enterprise academy”, “Citi-KOSBI women entrepreneurs’ award”, and “Networking among women business owners at home and abroad”.
“The digital era will need more of feminine aspects like care and sensitivity down the road,” said CKI CEO Ha at the agreement ceremony. “How we utilize women workforce and women’s more honest and softer leadership will determine the future of our society. Women leadership will no doubt become our valuable asset and competitiveness.”
“I believe this program will be a chance for women business leaders rethink their competitive advantages,” mentioned KOSBI President Chang. “I hope this initiative will help them further develop business competences and network with other women leaders so that more women-owned enterprise will grow into global players.”
The signing ceremony was followed by the entrance ceremony of the “3rd Citi-KOSBI women-owned enterprise academy”. Following the successful 1st and 2nd rounds, the program customized to women SME owners will last during April 7- Jul 14 period at KOSBI office located in Yoido. The 14-week program will comprise 22 courses including basics (i.e. leadership, culture management, marketing, liberal arts) and in-depth ones (i.e. global competence, innovation, economic environmental change, human networking, strategic finance).
Citibank Korea Inc.
Citibank had opened its first branch in Korea in 1967, and was born newly as Citibank Korea Inc. (CKI) through integration with KorAm Bank in 2004. CKI serves customers at 227 branches (as of end of Dec. 2009) in Korea by providing the first class financial products and services based on the various products and know-how of Citi with global network including more than 100 years of history and 200 million customers in more than 100 countries. CKI delivers new financial world to the customers through development of innovative financial products and services, encompassing from corporate and investment banking to consumer banking, private banking, and wealth management. Furthermore, Citibank Korea Inc., as a responsible corporate citizen, conducts diverse community activities in the areas of financial education, next generation education, woman, diversity, community, and environment consistently in corporation with sound non-profit organizations.
Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation is committed to the economic empowerment of individuals and families, particularly those in need, in the communities where we work so that they can improve their standard of living. Globally, the Citi Foundation targets its strategic giving to priority focus areas: Microfinance and Microenterprise, Small and Growing Businesses, College and Careers, and Financial Capability and Asset Building. The Citi Foundation works with its partners in Microfinance and Microenterprise and Small and Growing Businesses to support environmental programs and innovations. Additional information can be found at www.citifoundation.com.
한국씨티은행 개요
씨티은행은 1967년 최초로 한국에 진출한 이래 45년 동안 선진 금융 서비스를 국내 고객에게 제공해 왔으며, 2008년 글로벌 금융위기 때 8억불을 증자해 국내 외환시장 안정에 기여했고, 1970년대 석유 파동시 2억불 차관 제공으로 한국의 무역수지 개선에 기여한 공로로 수교훈장 ‘숭례장’을, 1997년 외환위기 당시 240억불 대외 부채 상환 연장에 기여한 공로로 수교훈장 ‘흥인장’을 받는 등 한국 경제가 어려움에 처할 때에 곁에서 힘이 돼 준 친구 같은 은행이다.
웹사이트: http://www.citibank.co.kr
연락처
Kim, Soo-Yeon
Citibank Korea Communications Dept. Head
82-2-3455-2336
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