YECSI elects Board
Quoting from the Solomon Star newspaper – 4 October 2018
“The Young Entrepreneurs Council Solomon Islands (YECSI) now has a Board following its first ever Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at the Heritage Park Hotel.
“YECSI members, young entrepreneurs, Government representatives, members of the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), and SICCI staff attended the event to witness the election of Board Members.
“The new Board is led by Millicent Barty, Owner of Millicent Designs as Chairlady and Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong of Naesmel Perfume as Vice Chairlady.
“The other three YECSI Board Members are: Andrew Bouro, Co-Founder/Director Torn Parachute Media: Gloria Hong, Co-Founder/Publisher Today Solomons Magazine and Director Samedia limited: and Solomon Chant, Operations Manager, Skyeye Solomons.
“At the close of nominations on September 19, only five nominees were received, as such, the board members were elected unopposed.
“Five members will be elected for the Board every year during the AGM, and another two co-opted – meaning two more members will join on appointment by the elected Board.
“The YECSI Board will be made up of seven members.
“YECSI is a body that will assist in the promotion, development and provision of dedicated support services to young entrepreneurs in Solomon Islands. YECSI will bring young entrepreneurs together to be part of a larger group of young entrepreneurs.
“It will support entrepreneurs in a range of areas including mentoring, coaching, business planning and facilitating business trainings where possible.
“ The official launch of YECSI will be held next week.”
Copyright @ 2018, Solomon Star news.
