Expolanka wins AREA award

Expolanka Holdings PLC was honoured at Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2014 (AREA) in Macau, for the Group's involvement in the entrepreneurship development program, 'Venture Engine'.

This is the second time that the Group received recognition at the AREA awards designed to honour Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in several categories, including green leadership, investment in people, health promotion, social empowerment, SME CSR and responsible business leadership.

Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications and CSR, Expolanka Holdings, Paddy Weerasekera said, "We are privileged to win a prestigious award for the second consecutive year. This recognition is a tribute to our tireless and sincere efforts to support budding entrepreneurs who bring with them the dare-to-do spirit. We feel it's our Corporate Social Responsibility to empower the community and contribute to the development of the economy."

This year's entry Venture Engine, provided entrepreneurs, opportunities needed to launch their businesses specifically through funding, development of stronger business plans aided by mentoring sessions and informative workshops with some of the region's top entrepreneurs and business leaders over the past three years.