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Singapore, October 8, 2024 – WEConnect International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmChamSG) to champion supplier diversity and inclusion by advancing the development and inclusion of women-owned businesses in supply chains in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Through this collaboration, women-owned businesses will be able to tap into AmChamSG’s extensive network to build connections and leverage business opportunities and WEConnect International’s certification program to overcome barriers to market entry.
Dr. Lei Hsien-Hsien, CEO, AmChamSG said, “AmChamSG member companies represent the best of American business values – free enterprise, fairness, creativity, respect for people from diverse backgrounds, and optimism. AmChamSG is proud to partner with WEConnect International to champion supplier diversity and inclusion in Singapore and Southeast Asia. By supporting women entrepreneurs, we can unlock innovative solutions, enhance resiliency, drive economic growth, and create a more equitable business landscape.”
Elizabeth Vazquez, CEO and Co-Founder, WEConnect International said, “We are thrilled to partner with the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our joint commitment to advancing supplier diversity and inclusion in the business community. Together, we will empower women entrepreneurs and create greater opportunities for all, driving innovation and growth.”
This partnership underscores the business community’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive business environment that will support the success of women.
About AmCham Singapore
Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 7,000 members representing more than 650 companies. Our Chamber comprises 12 industry-specific committees: five sectoral and seven functional. AmCham is a forward-thinking, business-progressive association. Our mission is to create value for our members by providing advocacy, business insights, and connections. Our membership includes American companies and Singaporean and third-country companies with significant U.S. business interests. AmCham is an independent, non-partisan business organization. Our goal is to provide the information and facilitate the access and connections that give members insight into the local, regional, and global operating environment, enhance their professional capabilities, and enable them to make well informed business decisions.
About WEConnect International
WEConnect International is a global non-profit that helps large corporate, multilateral, and government buyers connect with women-owned suppliers around the world. Its member buyers represent over US$4 trillion in annual purchasing power and are committed to sourcing more from women-owned businesses in over 135 countries. WEConnect International identifies, educates, registers, and certifies women’s business enterprises that are at least 51% women-owned, managed, and controlled, and provides Women’s Business Enterprise Certification in over 60 countries.
