NDB SME Centre designed with state-of-the-art customer service
NDB's SME Centre is designed around a unique concept which aims to
educate, empower and enrich the entrepreneurs of the region. It will be
a one stop shop for the diverse needs of today's entrepreneurs and will
provide 360 degree solutions; from financial expertise on SME Banking
services, industry expertise for those who intend to start up new
business ventures to investment and capital management advice and a
gamut of customized credit facilities available over the counter.
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SME Centre in Kurenegala being formally opened by Indrajit
Wickramasinghe, Chief Operating Officer of NDB. Also in the
picture are (L-R) Chaminda Jayasingharachchi, Manager, NDB
Kurunegala Branch, Ganga Wanigaratne Assistant Vice
President and Head of Branch/Cards Operations and Customer
Service, Raj Aboobucker, Vice President and Head of SME and
Retail Banking and Indika Ranweera, Assitant Vice President
and Head of SME Banking |
The Centre will also be equipped with self service features which
include a computer terminal with internet facility which could be freely
accessed by the visitors to obtain detailed information on SME Banking
services and new developments in the sector using web resources and a
mini library rich with literature related to SMEs, Financial services,
industry magazines etc.
In addition, dedicated financial advisors at the SME Centre with a
wealth of knowledge on SME services, financial management as well as
business and investment management will be able to add value to the
visitors by providing them with up to date, expert advisory
services.Commenting at the opening of the dedicated SME Centre in
Kurunegala, Russell De Mel, CEO of NDB said, "SME development has always
been an integral component of NDB's strategic intent.
As a pioneer in project lending and SME financing in Sri Lanka, with
over 30 years of experience NDB has contributed immensely to this
sector.
Having financially supported over 40,000 ventures and creating more
than 600,000 employment opportunities island-wide, NDB remains committed
to further empowering the SME sector with the firm belief that an
entrepreneurial culture is essential for the sustainable development of
a nation.
Opening of this dedicated SME centre marks a significant milestone of
NDB's commitment towards SME development.
This is the first step of an island-wide endeavour, which will see
the opening of many more SME Centres of this nature, empowering
thousands of entrepreneurs across the country.
I would like to invite all entrepreneurs of Kurunegala region to pay
a visit to our SME Centre and take advantage of these unique benefits in
order to improve and develop their businesses. With a combination of
products and services that include SME Banking solutions, expert
advisory services, island wide educational sessions and now with the
opening of SME Centres; NDB is continuously strengthening its commitment
towards SME development with the goal of making a positive change in the
Sri Lankan entrepreneurs by providing them with knowledge and capital
required to develop their businesses, thereby contributing to the growth
of the country's economy. |
