Memorandum of cooperation between EVEA and the Development Bank

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Hellenic Development Bank – HDB signed a memorandum of cooperation today, with the object of planning, developing and scheduling synergies between the two institutions, in the context of actions to encourage and develop entrepreneurship through innovation. and extroversion.

More specifically, the two organizations agreed to explore partnerships to support innovative entrepreneurship and enhance the export capacity of Greek companies, through knowledge exchange, co-organization of training seminars and mutual participation in networking and mentoring activities.

During his greeting, the President of EVEA, Giannis Bratakos, stressed the importance of cooperation between the two institutions vital for entrepreneurship, but also the multiple benefits of their practical alliance, to create a new business prosperity environment. “Each of our institutions utilizes the means at their disposal. And is constantly looking for ways to expand its offer. Seeking to serve, strengthen and thrive entrepreneurship. With actions that encourage initiative. Promote synergy. And facilitate “Access to the most important tool for business empowerment: financing. When two such growth partners come together, the benefits are rich. And with that very expectation, we are now committed to serving, together, our common goals,” he said. Βρατάκος.

For her part, the President and CEO of the Hellenic Development Bank – HDB, Athena Hadjipetrou, noted the sealing of cooperation between the two bodies with the common goal of further supporting and encouraging in practice and complementary Greek entrepreneurship that has been affected in recent years and that is the “backbone” of the national economy.

“The Memorandum of Cooperation symbolizes the joint efforts of both parties to improve and especially to shield the Greek company. The essence of today’s signing is none other than the extroversion of companies and the increase of the added value of Greek products and services”, he underlined Ms. Hadjipetrou and added that “we will act together utilizing our competitive advantages and will take further initiatives to meet the real needs of the Greek market.”

The memorandum of cooperation was signed in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Development and Investment, Giannis Tsakiris. The event was also attended by the Secretary General of EVEA, Babis Moraitis, the President of the Hellenic Development Investment Bank (EATE, t.TANEO) and a member of the Board of EVEA, Haris Lambropoulos and the Vice President of the Hellenic Development Bank, HD Bank.