On October 24, CEC Parkovy hosted the Business Summit 2024, organized by the USAID Investment for Business Sustainability Project (USAID IBR). The event gathered more than 450 offline guests and more than 1000 spectators who joined through the broadcast on Youtube.
At the event, participants discussed the challenges faced by micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (IHRs) and shared information on the possibilities of attracting funding through co-financing and co-investment programs from the USAID Investment for Business Sustainability Project. Such support is important to ensure the economic stability of the country of Ukraine in the conditions of war.
The event took place in the
Big Exhibition Hall. The location was divided into three parts:
- Classical theatrical seating in front of the stage, where guests conveniently accommodated and listened to the program of the event;
- Expo-zone, where partner stands are located, and guests got acquainted with quality products from Ukrainian companies participating in co-financing programs of the Project;
- Catering and networking area, where guests also had the opportunity to participate in the event, while communicating.
The guests were greeted by Julie Konen, Director of the USAID Mission in Ukraine and Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy of Ukraine. Rafael Jabba, Head of the USAID Investment for Business Sustainability Project and Julia Vitka, Deputy Head, presented the results of the first year of the Project and talked about further plans.
And representatives of the National Bank of Ukraine and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine outlined macroeconomic forecasts that are important for entrepreneurs to consider when planning their activities.
Among the speakers of the event were:
- Volodymyr Mudryi, Chairman of the Board of OTP BANK JSC, Chairman of the Board of the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine. Has more than 10 years of experience in the banking sector;
- Polina Kosharna, co-owner and chairman of the supervisory board of the Suziria Group, founder of the all-Ukrainian network of pet markets MasterZoo, entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience in corporate governance and strategic management;
- Olga Pryshchenko, project manager at Carat, more than 16 years of experience in accounting and finance;
- Hlib Denisyuk, trade finance expert of the USAID Investment for Business Sustainability Project, more than 10 years of experience in trade finance and banking for SMEs, etc.
During one of the panel discussions, the speakers discussed the possibility of small and medium-sized enterprises receiving affordable financing from financial institutions-partners of the Project, in particular, lending from OTP Bank, leasing from Credit Agricole Bank, factoring from the financial company Activitis through the eDilo platform. The experts also talked about the already successfully implemented programs with the insurance company UNIVERSALNA and the leasing company Best Leasing.
Another panel discussion was devoted to joint investment programs from the USAID IBR Project. The company "Uterm Ukraine" (a leading manufacturer of radiators), Suziria Group (one of the leaders of the Ukrainian market of goods for animals), a well-known manufacturer of carpets "Carat" and DELTA FOOD, which develops the production of sauces and ketchup, shared their experience of cooperation with the USAID IBR Project and provided valuable advice to future participants of the program.
The last panel discussion was devoted to the issue of IHR insurance against military and political risks.
During the event, guests could get acquainted with presentations and success stories of partner companies of the USAID IBR Project.
Parkovy team is grateful to the organizers for choosing the complex. See you later!
