Attended by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Mayor of Medan, the 16th National Webinar of the Faculty of Economics, UNPRI was a success and lively.
Innovative Business Idea In The Era of Physical Distancing
On Thursday (29/7), Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) successfully held the 16th National Webinar of the Faculty of Economics entitled "Innovative Business Idea In The Era of Physical Distancing" which was attended directly by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Mr. Dr. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A. and the Mayor of Medan, Mr. Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, S.E., M.M. with more than 1500 participants via the UNPRI Zoom Meeting platform.
The event began with a report from the Chairperson of the Committee, Mrs. Cut Fitri Rostina, S.E., M.M. who is also the Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Prima Indonesia. Furthermore, the event was opened by the Chancellor of Universitas Prima Indonesia, namely Mrs. Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, M.Kes with the message that the Covid 19 Pandemic has indeed limited the space for face-to-face meetings, but the synergy and enthusiasm to continue to excel are the main reasons for holding this National Webinar.
Opened with a pantun, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia said that tourism and the economy are interrelated and synergize to continue to innovate, collaborate and adapt to developments in the era, especially during this pandemic. In line with the Minister, the Mayor of Medan, namely Mr. Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, S.E., M.M. also gave a message that the Medan City Government continues to make full efforts to revive the economic sector that has been massively impacted by the pandemic, and it is hoped that the academic community of Universitas Prima Indonesia and all elements of society will work together in implementing regulations that have the main goal of restoring the economy.
Deputy for Resources and Institutions of Baparekraf, namely Mr. Dr. Wisnu Bawa Tarunajaya, M.M. also conveyed 4 strategic keywords for economic and tourism synergy, namely to see, to do, to learn and to buy with the characteristics and advantages of each region. The webinar was very active and communicative when the selected participants had a direct dialogue with the speakers. #UNPRITHEBESTCHOICE