Woori Bank has selected 18 small business owners with growth potential to provide support through promotion and management consulting. Woori Bank President Jeong Jin-wan visited the first support store to hear about the challenges faced by these businesses.
On September 8, Woori Bank announced that it held a plaque ceremony for the first 'Recognized Store' at the restaurant 'Yeonhwa Sikdang' in Mapo-gu, Seoul, in collaboration with the Financial Services Agency and the Good Influence Stores association.
The 'Recognized Store' initiative aims to identify small business owners with a strong desire and potential for growth, assisting them in achieving stable operations and expansion through inclusive finance. The term signifies a store that is 'recognized' by customers and fosters warm relationships among people.
Woori Bank, the Financial Services Agency, and Good Influence Stores selected 18 small business owners from the Woori Smile Finance Foundation users and Good Influence Stores members who demonstrated a strong commitment to community contribution.
The selected stores will receive an official certification plaque and stickers for display. They will also benefit from promotional funding for online marketing and assistance in promoting their businesses through social media and press outlets.
Yeonhwa Sikdang, the first Recognized Store, is a small restaurant with about ten tables. During the visit, President Jeong and Kim Eun-kyung, head of the Financial Services Agency, along with Kim Sung-ryeong, chair of Good Influence Stores, held a luncheon meeting with the restaurant's representative to discuss the management burdens faced by small business owners and the support they need.
President Jeong stated, 'We will create a virtuous cycle of inclusive finance that leads to the revitalization of the local economy by practically supporting the independence and growth of small business owners. We will continue various activities for small businesses and fulfill our social responsibility in finance.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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