The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) of Depok City\nhas placed MSME development as one of the key focuses for its 2026-2029\nmanagement period. This effort will be carried out through collaboration\nwith the local government, the business world, and various stakeholders\nto expand market access and business development.<\/p>\n
This commitment was announced during the Inauguration and\nConfirmation of the BPC HIPMI Depok City Board for the 2026-2029 period\non Saturday (19\/09\/2026). During the event, Ardian Fajar Prastyawan was\nconfirmed as the General Chairperson of BPC HIPMI Depok City.<\/p>\n
Ardian stated that HIPMI Depok City serves as a platform for young\nentrepreneurs from various business and industrial backgrounds, acting\nsimultaneously as a partner to the Depok City Government. According to\nhim, collaboration between the government and entrepreneurs is essential\nto building a stronger economic ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government plays a role in formulating strategies, regulations,\nand providing a business ecosystem. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs play a role\nin seizing opportunities, innovating, and executing economic\nactivities,\u201d said Ardlam on Saturday (19\/09\/2026).<\/p>\n
He noted that collaboration requires trust and an understanding of\neach party\u2019s respective roles. His experience within HIPMI was one of\nthe reasons he sought to lead the organisation.<\/p>\n
Ardian revealed that the HIPMI network has helped him develop his\nbusiness through access to communities, investors, and the government.\nThis experience motivated him to contribute more significantly through\nleadership in HIPMI Depok City. \u201cThis experience is one of the reasons\nwhy I want to lead HIPMI Depok City as a form of contribution and\ngratitude,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ardian explained that MSME development is a priority for HIPMI Depok\nCity over the next three years. HIPMI will serve as a space for learning\nand education for aspiring entrepreneurs and MSME players.<\/p>\n
According to him, HIPMI members who have successfully grown their\nbusinesses are expected not only to focus on their own growth but also\nto share their experiences and open business access for other MSME\nactors.<\/p>\n
\u201cHIPMI wants to connect MSMEs with the business networks owned by its\nmembers,\u201d said Ardian.<\/p>\n
This collaboration, according to Ardian, can be achieved by\nconnecting MSMEs with the printing industry to support product packaging\nor by providing access to restaurant networks. Through this pattern,\nMSME players can obtain mentoring, market access, education, and\nbusiness development support.<\/p>\n
Ardian emphasised that HIPMI Depok City must produce tangible work\nand provide a real impact on society. Therefore, the management and\nmembers must not only run the organisation administratively.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe resulting work programmes must be high quality, capable of\nproducing tangible results, and provide a real impact on the wider\ncommunity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also invited communities, associations, and organisations in Depok\nCity to build cross-sector collaboration. He believes such cooperation\nis necessary to build a young entrepreneur ecosystem in Depok City.<\/p>\n
Ardian hopes that the 2026-2029 management period will be cohesive\nand solid, both internally and in building external partnerships. He\nalso targets HIPMI to contribute to producing more young entrepreneurs\nin Depok City.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ultimate vision is to make Depok a city that produces a number\nof young entrepreneurs capable of contributing to the economy,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The General Chairperson of BPD HIPMI West Java, Radityo Egi Pratama,\nreminded the HIPMI ranks in West Java, including Depok City, to\nprioritise tangible contributions and works.<\/p>\n
He stated that HIPMI must be a space for young entrepreneurs to grow,\nbuild networks, and mature as business actors.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Depok, Supian Suri, expressed hope that HIPMI\nwould assist the government in creating a conducive business ecosystem\nand supporting MSME development.<\/p>\n
He stated that the Depok City Government, together with HIPting and\nstakeholders, needs to prepare conditions that support investment and\nbusiness growth in Depok City.<\/p>\n
\u201cHIPMI can serve as that bridge. We, the Depok City Government, have\nhigh hopes that the presence of HIPMI can be a strong support to advance\nthe economy of the Depok City community, help MSMEs scale up, and\nencourage and support the development of micro-businesses into large\nenterprises,\u201d said Supian.<\/p>\n
According to Supian, economic strengthening through the business\nworld is also expected to help address several social issues faced by\nthe Depok community, such as school dropouts and the need for\nresidential housing improvements.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hipmi-depok-focuses-on-expanding-business-access-for-msmes-1789890783", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }