Cooperation Agreement Signed Between European Services in Malta (SEM) and Business First Ltd for Enhanced Services for Businesses Accessing European Funds
In the presence of Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana, the Chief Executives of SEM and Business First, Rodrick Zerafa and Marika Tonna, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving services for both start-up and growing businesses in accessing European funds.
The agreement establishes methods of cooperation between the two government entities, allowing SEM officials to train Business First employees on opportunities for European funding for businesses. This will provide better service and equip businesses with greater knowledge about available support sources.
On the other hand, SEM will gain a better understanding of the needs of businesses, enabling it to guide them more effectively toward funding sources for their desired expansion.
Also present at the agreement were the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Nancy Caruana, and the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, responsible for European Funds, Social Dialogue, Industrial Relations and Employment, Equality, and Reforms, Jonathan Vassallo. The Chief Executive of Malta Enterprise, George Gregory, and the Head of the Project Support Section at SEM, Darren Grasso, were also present.
European Services in Malta is a government agency that promotes European funds and assists individuals, organizations, and businesses in developing projects eligible for co-financing from European funds and applying for them.
Business First serves as the primary contact point for the business community by facilitating access to various public services and helping businesses start and grow.
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