The inaugural meeting of the North Bund Entrepreneurs' Association was held on August 17, marking a significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation among businesses in the North Bund area.
The event was attended by key figures including Sun Jianping, President of the Shanghai Modern Service Industry Federation, and Li Qian, Party Secretary of Hongkou District, both of whom delivered speeches.
The North Bund Entrepreneurs' Association, guided by the Shanghai Modern Service Industry Federation and the United Front Work Department of the CPC Hongkou District Committee, was initiated by the Hongkou District Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The association aims to create a broad platform for cooperation, with its first batch of 68 member companies, including 37 listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
Wang Wei, Chairman of Shanghai Xiba Technology Co., Ltd., a national model worker, was appointed as the association's first president.
In his speech, Sun Jianping emphasized that the North Bund has transitioned from being an "audience stand" to a "stage," highlighting its growing significance.
He outlined the role of the Shanghai Modern Service Industry Federation, which supports the association in becoming a platform for idea exchange, collaborative innovation, and government-enterprise communication.
Li Qian, in his remarks, urged the association to seize the opportunities presented by deepening reforms. He emphasized the importance of innovation in driving high-quality development and the role of entrepreneurship in regional growth.
He also reaffirmed Hongkou's commitment to being a proactive government that supports business growth through a conducive environment for fair competition and legal protection.
The event also featured keynote speeches by experts, including Liu Yuanchun, Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, who discussed the opportunities for entrepreneurs in light of the 20th CPC Central Committee's Third Plenary Session.
The North Bund Entrepreneurs' Association is expected to play a pivotal role in the development of the North Bund as a new urban benchmark in Shanghai, contributing to the district's strategic goals and fostering the growth of private enterprises within a supportive and innovative ecosystem.