Catholic Business Network

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Catholic Business Network
TypeNon-Profit Catholic Organisation
Headquarters7A Lorong 8 Toa Payoh #04-01, Singapore 319264
Website http://www.cbn.sg/

The Catholic Business Network Singapore (CBN) is a registered society in Singapore that was established in 2008 under the supervision and instruction of Archbishop Nicholas Chia. The vision of the society is to bring together Catholic business owners and working professionals who aim to live out their Christian faith while fulfilling their roles as employers, colleagues, and employees. Affiliated with Caritas Singapore, CBN operates as a non-profit organisation which relies mostly on donors and sponsorships for funding. [1]

The official launch of Catholic Business Network was held on 30 October 2008 at Oxford Hotel's Skylight Cafe.[ citation needed ]

CBN hosts regular networking and fellowship gatherings that include motivational talks from speakers and leaders in the business world. Furthermore, CBN participates in coordinating and endorsing fundraising endeavors and occasions, such as the annual CBN Golf for Charity tournament. [2]

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References

  1. About Us. (n.d.). Retrieved June 17, 2023, from https://www.cbn.sg/web21/index.php/about-us
  2. Catholic Business Network (CBN) (2022) Caritas Singapore. Available at: https://www.caritas-singapore.org/catholic-business-network-cbn/ (Accessed: 17 June 2023).