Kfar Qara Municipality Hosts Business Pulse Conference to Boost Local Economy
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Kfar Qara Municipality held its "Business Pulse" conference on October 13, 2026, to boost the local economy and support business owners. The event featured discussions on finance, insurance, and development, with participation from local entrepreneurs and economic experts. The municipality aims to foster partnerships and provide resources for business growth. Future steps include establishing a business owners' forum to enhance collaboration and address challenges.
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- Kfar Qara Municipality hosted the "Business Pulse" conference on October 13, 2026, to enhance the local economy.
- The conference aimed to support business owners and foster new partnerships and investment opportunities.
- Key participants included representatives from Bank Leumi, Menora Mivtachim, and various economic organizations.
- Sessions covered financial tools, insurance, business development, and consulting services for entrepreneurs.
- A proposal was made to establish a forum for local business owners to improve collaboration.
- The municipality emphasized its commitment to supporting local businesses as a cornerstone of its future vision.
The Kfar Qara Municipality organized the "Business Pulse in Kfar Qara" conference on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, under the slogan "Together Towards a Better Future." The event, held at the Al-Hawarena Community Center, aimed to foster local economic development, support business owners, and create new opportunities for partnerships and investment. The conference brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, and representatives from economic and professional bodies, with contributions from Bank Leumi and Menora Mivtachim.
Key participants included Nivine Khoury Bouth, director of the "Namaa" program; Khaled Hassan, director of the "Ougn" association; Omar Fandi, director of the Arab Economic Forum; and Mustafa Abu Jarour Mahajna, Regional Development Director at "Maof." The conference served as a professional platform for business owners to connect with experts in finance, insurance, consulting, and economic development, facilitating knowledge exchange and providing tools for business growth and stability.
The event featured speeches from the Mayor of Kfar Qara, emphasizing the vital role of local businesses in building a strong economy and creating jobs, and Ashjan Baria, Director of the Licensing and Business Development Department, who detailed the department's services and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. A proposal was also presented to establish a forum for business owners in Kfar Qara to foster collaboration and address challenges.
Professional sessions were led by Bank Leumi on financial tools and business development, and by Menora Mivtachim on insurance, retirement, and risk management. Khaled Hassan of the "Ougn" association discussed financing and consulting services. A panel discussion, moderated by Meead Kuf Nator, explored the current state of businesses, challenges, and opportunities.
The municipality expressed gratitude to Bank Leumi, Menora Mivtachim, and all speakers and participants for their contributions. Special thanks were given to Ashjan Baria for her efforts in organizing the conference. The event concluded with a review of key outcomes and future steps, stressing the importance of continued cooperation and encouraging business owners to join the proposed forum to address ongoing needs and challenges.
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