Forming an ecosystem of connections and supporting businesses

With 11 affiliated branches and 7 member organizations, a total of 859 members, the Provincial Business Association has gradually formed an ecosystem to connect and support production and business enterprises, promote experience sharing, promote products, promote trade and effectively implement social security activities.

Son La Province Business Association signed a cooperation agreement with the Northern Mountainous Province Business Association. Photo: Thu Huong

Right from the beginning of the year, the Association's Standing Committee directed the branches and member organizations to develop a work program suitable to the actual situation, ensuring proper implementation of the charter and operating regulations.

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Chairman of the Provincial Business Association, said: Implementing the direction of the Central and the province on the arrangement of the organizational apparatus in accordance with the rearrangement of commune-level administrative units and the 2-level government model, the Association has proactively developed an organizational plan and collected opinions from the entire system. Based on consensus, the Executive Committee issued a decision to adjust business associations by region; reorganize professional committees, helping to direct and support members more flexibly and effectively.

A positive point in the first 6 months of the year is that the Association's policy-critical role has become increasingly evident. Recommendations related to administrative procedure reform, land access, credit, tax, insurance, small and medium enterprise development, etc. have been compiled by the Association and sent to the Provincial People's Committee and ministries. Many contents have been promptly received and processed.

Mocha Hill Moc Chau consults and introduces tours to customers.

The Association proactively expands its links with provincial associations in the region and internationally, especially in exchanging experiences in new areas such as: Digital transformation, OCOP products, governance, etc. to help members find partners, expand markets, and improve competitiveness.

In the first 6 months of the year, the Association coordinated to organize meetings and dialogues between the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and businesses, issued plans to support legal affairs, promote investment, and disseminate new policies.

As a travel agency, a member of the Provincial Business Association, Mocha Media and Tourism Company Limited, Moc Son Ward, has built unique and attractive tourism products to connect with travel agencies nationwide with products such as: Welcoming Tet in Mong village, trekking tourism, school experience, resort tourism, land tours in a day or long term. In particular, the 4 golden points travel combo package, a product exclusively for travel agencies when coming to Moc Chau National Tourist Area, can shorten the time to design the schedule and cost with available points: Mocha hill, Dai Yem Waterfall, Happy Land, seasonal flower garden.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Khue, Director of Mocha Moc Chau Media Company Limited, shared: Tourism businesses must regularly update policies on land, taxes, labor, etc. The Association has supported fast and accurate access to information, and at the same time connected us with media partners, organizing very effective tourism stimulus seminars. Thanks to that, businesses have expanded tour routes, increased regional connectivity - an important factor for sustainable tourism development.

Coffee processing area of Bich Thao Son La Coffee Cooperative.

During the operation, with the support of the Provincial Business Association, enterprises and cooperatives are always supported and facilitated to participate in connection programs, promoting and supporting product consumption. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Thao, Director of Bich Thao Coffee Cooperative, Chieng Sinh Ward, shared: The cooperative participates in agricultural fairs, connects with trade promotion organizations inside and outside the province... Thanks to that, the cooperative's coffee products are increasingly known to many people. In addition, the cooperative also participates in training courses on digital transformation, traceability, legal support in export... Thereby, Son La coffee has been exported to many countries around the world .

Another highlight of the Association's activities is the coordination of members to participate in social security programs and support the disadvantaged. In the past time, the Association has connected and mobilized members to contribute over 35 billion VND to social and charity activities. Many businesses actively participate in activities to eliminate temporary housing, take care of poor households during Tet, and sponsor students in difficult circumstances...

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh emphasized: The spirit of business for the community and entrepreneurship for society is the foundation for businesses to develop sustainably, be recognized and accompanied by society.

In the last 6 months of the year, the Association continues to promote investment connections, support digital transformation, and coordinate dialogues with businesses at the grassroots level. Major events such as "Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Day October 13", "Business Culture Day November 10" are being planned to be organized systematically, creating a forum for exchange, inspiring innovation, and honoring the image of Son La entrepreneurs in the integration period.

With the orientation of taking enterprises as the center and using support effectiveness as a measure, Son La Provincial Business Association is affirming its role as a reliable companion and a solid support for the business community on the journey of green - fast - sustainable development.

Source: https://baosonla.vn/xa-hoi/hinh-thanh-he-sinh-thai-lien-ket-va-ho-tro-doanh-nghiep-Lmh5vAUNg.html