Orientation on Accessing Finance session 2

Good afternoon, graduates. As the Branch Manager for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) in Jinka, I am here to orient you on the critical first step for any budding entrepreneur: accessing finance. Your technical skills and detailed business plans, which you developed in this workshop, are the foundation for securing capital. We at CBE view local polytechnic graduates as crucial partners in economic development, and we offer tailored loan products and financing mechanisms designed specifically for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The key to securing our support lies in presenting a clear, documented, and viable business case demonstrating commitment and understanding of your market.