📈 HNB Backs Women Entrepreneurs as Title Sponsor for CCWE Fashion Week 2026

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced its role as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) Fashion Week and International Summit 2026. • Event Details: Scheduled from July 16–20, 2026, at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, under the theme ‘Threads of Inclusion Woven from Every Walk of Life.’ It marks the first fashion week in Sri Lanka and South Asia dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs. • Strategic Intent: The initiative aligns with HNB’s core priorities in SME development, women’s entrepreneurship, microfinance outreach, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leadership to drive national economic development. • Economic Impact: The platform aims to transition local talent into enterprise by creating direct economic pathways for women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs), rural artisans, and youth designers. It focuses on positioning Sri Lanka's apparel & textiles and fashion sectors as inclusive, ethical, and globally competitive. • Leadership Insight: HNB leadership emphasized that backing the initiative ensures financial inclusion remains the foundation for long-term growth, helping historically underserved communities access mainstream commercial stages and regional markets.