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Mosvold Boutique Hotels rewards the Unflinching Spirits of 2020
Celebrating and rewarding budding entrepreneurs and their stories of a challenging 2020
Mosvold Boutique Hotels (MBH) launched its ‘Unflinching Spirits’ campaign to reward resilient entrepreneurs of today who rose up to the challenge that was 2020.
Amidst the struggles and trials in the last two years in Sri Lanka, are the determined and passionate new entrepreneurs who pursued their goals in the face of difficulty and turned adversity into opportunity – creating, building and developing budding businesses in a tough economic climate.
The Unflinching Spirits campaign is a reward for entrepreneurs who deserve to kick back, relax and reflect on all they’ve achieved. It’s a celebration of their hard work, gritty attitude and the sheer strength they’ve displayed to uplift and empower not just themselves, but their communities and other young businesses as a whole.
The campaign will reward deserving entrepreneurs with an all-expenses paid, two-night stay at one of the luxurious Mosvold Boutique Hotels with the opportunity to engage in with the founders of MBH to exchange ideas.
To be a part of the Unflinching Spirits campaign, entrepreneurs can apply by sharing their success stories with a 90-second video clip outlining the following: who they are, what their business does and how their story started, their team and their achievements and how their business is supporting other businesses and communities.
Speaking on the launch of the Unflinching Spirits campaign, Nilanka Martinus, Trustee of MMF and the Managing Director of MBH, said, “Despite the difficulties and the challenges of the last two years, it has been encouraging to witness so many entrepreneurs adapt and find new ways of making their businesses succeed. We began our journey with small but meaningful steps and are fully aware of all the hard work, dedication and energy it takes to build a business from the ground up”.
He added: “These entrepreneurs are not just displaying courage and perseverance but they are also strengthening our economy and setting an example that can be followed by their communities. We also want to celebrate their achievements with them – and the Unflinching Spirits campaign is our little way of thanking them for bringing about positive change in their lives and the lives of others”.
To enter the Unflinching Spirits campaign, entrepreneurs can submit their 90 seconds video clip via email to info@mosvold.lk on or before March 31, 2021.
The Mosvold Boutique Hotels has four properties across two portfolios; Escape Lifestyle Hotels and Mosvold Boutique Hotels. It’s CSR arm, Mosvold-Martinus Foundation, established in 2009, has funded and awarded over 400 scholarships and has 30+ projects under its wing.
The Foundation empowers and creates opportunities in underprivileged communities with the sole aim of fostering self-reliant individuals through education, skill development and pro-poor micro-finance programs.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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