Joining Pertamina SMEXPO 2020, This Copper Craft from Sidoarjo is Eyed for New York Fashion Show
Jakarta, September 10, 2020 - Pertamina SMEXPO 2020 has become a bride for MSMEs actors to market their products to both domestic and international markets. Nio El, MSME from Sidoarjo, East Java that produces accessories that are made from copper, which bring much attention.
During the business forum, which was held by Pertamina SMEXPO 2020 on Wednesday (9/9), several buyers from many countries are intrigued by Nio El's products. Fanny, a buyer from the United States, is very enthusiastic about making Nio El's products as accessories on a top international event, New York Fashion Show.
"I want the catalog. It is very good. The first choker looks vintage, beautiful. The rest are very good to combine with the fashion show," said Fanny.
Not only Nio El, but several Pertamina's fostered MSMEs also have the opportunity to market their products on the business forum. From Batik Tulis, Songket, sculpture, shoes, and sandals, accessories to metal crafts. These MSME products come from various regions such as Bogor, West Java, Semarang, Central Java, Madura, East Java, Ternate, North Maluku, and Prabumulih, South Sumatra.
On this occasion, they were able to explain their products to potential buyers from various countries, including the US, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Middle East. The prospective buyers and diaspora who were presented at this Business Forum have various professions and access to the MSME market in their respective countries.
Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said the Business Forum at Pertamina SMEXPO 2020 is indeed aimed to bring together MSME players with potential buyers.
"Marketing products digitally, including the export market, is the latest trend, especially for Pertamina's fostered partners. We will continue to be the bridge so that this great business opportunity can be successful so that MSME players can rise to face the Covid-19 pandemic," said Fajriyah.**