The Indonesian Post
National Entrepreneurship Festival (PWN) 2024, organized by the Tangan Di Atas (TDA) community, is once again an eagerly awaited event for MSME players across Indonesia. This event will take place over three days, from January 17 to 19, 2024, at SMESCO Jakarta. The festival features a variety of exciting activities, including an MSME product bazaar, business seminars, and pitching sessions with investors, making it a highlight of the annual calendar. Gilang Gemilang Nusantara (NGG) President Puguh Wiji Pamungkas will be one of the speakers, joined by Dony Wahyudi, Chairman of the CEO Mastermind Association, and Salim Suharis, President of AGCI. During the event, Puguh emphasized the importance of collaboration in building businesses and the nation. "Joining business communities is a concrete step towards achieving desired growth. The chances of success increase when we are part of a community, as it offers many sources of inspiration," Puguh stated in a press release on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He added that nation-building cannot be done alone. It requires collaboration and synergy among all stakeholders, in line with the pentahelix concept of national development. Additionally, Puguh highlighted the need for self-awareness in business. "It's not just about maximizing revenue, but also about creating a positive impact on society," he noted. As a legislator in the East Java Provincial Parliament, Puguh pointed out the role of business growth in creating job opportunities. He also stressed the importance of government support through pro-MSME policies, the enthusiasm of entrepreneurs, and backing from academics and the media to enhance MSME competencies. With this combination and the positive trend in consumer purchasing power, various national issues can gradually be addressed.