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WCIC Expands Its Reach with the Launch of the Northern  Chapter Capacity building workshop and a networking event on the 19th Feb 2025 in Jaffna   (February 2025) The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) proudly marks its 40th year of empowering women entrepreneurs by officially establishing its Northern Chapter. While WCIC has consistently supported women in business across Sri Lanka, this dedicated chapter will further consolidate efforts to uplift and strengthen entrepreneurship in the Northern Province. To commemorate this milestone, WCIC organized a special program that included a Capacity Building workshop on the “Fundamentals of Finance” by Somasuriyasingam Janarthanan of JA Partners – Chartered Accountants – for entrepreneurs in the first half of the day. The evening featured a formal event to officially announce the launch, bringing together key stakeholders and the local community. The WCIC Northern Chapter office will be led by Manager Thuvaraka B. Prashanthan, ensuring ...

Mar 11, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Ramp Up! 2024: WCIC’s Fashion Show Focuses on Empowering Sri Lankan Designers Colombo, Sri Lanka – 22nd October 2024; The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) proudly announces ‘Ramp Up! 2024’, a significant fundraiser dedicated to empowering Sri Lankan female designers. Scheduled for 12th November at the Hilton Colombo, this event serves as a vital platform for showcasing the rich talents of local fashion designers and elevating their contributions to the industry. Following the resounding success of Ramp Up 2023, this year’s fashion show will feature over 100 collections crafted by accomplished designers from across Sri Lanka, carefully curated and selected to exemplify their creativity and innovation. Attendees can expect to see the glamorous designs of Gayathri Jayasinghe, alongside the smart casual offerings from Amani Clothing by Amrita Lalinda Hapuarachchi. Noteworthy highlights include the intricate Beeralu lace designs from Thilina Lace by M.B. Priyani and the captivating black and ...

Nov 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) Holds the 39th AGM Celebrating Progress and Success in 2023/24! Colombo, Sri Lanka – 28th September 2024; The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s 39-year journey. Established in 1985 as the world’s first chamber dedicated to empowering women, WCIC remains committed to fostering female entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional development across Sri Lanka. This year’s AGM, led by Chairperson Anoji De Silva and the 15-member board, celebrated the chamber’s achievements during the 2023/24 term while setting the stage for future growth. During the event, the leadership team highlighted WCIC’s enduring commitment to creating sustainable businesses, advocating for women’s participation in the economy, and breaking down barriers for female entrepreneurs. Over the past year, the chamber has made significant strides, forging impactful partnerships with organizations such as the Center for Private ...

Oct 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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