TMC signs MoU with Lions Multiple District 306

TMC MoU signing with Lions Multiple District 306

Meeting with Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagam (second from left) at the NIS '26

TMC Jaffna Night 2025

• TMC Jaffna marks a day of celebration, investment dialogue and community partnership

The Management Club (TMC) Jaffna has marked a significant and forward-looking milestone on Monday, 22 December 2025, by successfully hosting a series of three interlinked activities that highlighted celebration, strategic investment planning, and institutional collaboration, all aimed at accelerating the sustainable development of the Northern Province.

The day’s proceedings culminated with TMC Jaffna Night, a prestigious networking and knowledge-sharing event held at J Hotels, Jaffna, bringing together corporate leaders, professionals, policymakers, and community stakeholders. The event blended seasonal celebrations with meaningful dialogue. The program featured Christmas carols, a welcome address followed by insightful lectures on emerging opportunities in the Northern fisheries sector, and a presentation on the “Greater Jaffna Development Plan 2034” Representatives of TMC’s Board of Management (BOM) further reinforced the Club’s commitment to inclusive growth, private sector engagement, and regional transformation. The evening concluded with fostering new connections and partnerships among participants.

Earlier in the day, a special preparatory discussion on the Northern Investment Summit (NIS) 2026 was held at the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Governor N. Vethanayagam. Addressing the gathering, the Governor expressed strong confidence that the forthcoming Investor Conference would enable the effective and responsible utilisation of the Northern Province’s untapped resources. He emphasised that the Summit, is scheduled to be held on 21 and 22 January 2026; organised by The Management Club (TMC) – Sri Lanka, is not merely focused on attracting investments, but also on uplifting communities, strengthening institutions, and creating opportunities for youth, women, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs, and returning members of the diaspora.

The Governor further called on development partners to align the sectoral priorities with the real needs of the North, noting the region’s rich human resources, cultural heritage, and economic potential, despite the long-standing challenges it has faced. Speaking at the discussion, TMC- NIS26 project Chairman, Kaushal Rajapaksa outlined the vision of the Northern Investment Summit 2026, stating that it is structured around four key economic pillars vital to the North’s future: education, agriculture, tourism, and energy. The session also included the presentation of findings from a comprehensive tourism study conducted by the United Nations Development Program, as well as some research outcomes by the Urban Development Authority, which are to be formally showcased at the Summit. Representatives from government departments, bilateral aid agencies, UN organisations, non-governmental organisations, and business chambers participated both physically and virtually, contributing to a broad-based and inclusive dialogue. Adding further significance to the day, The Management club (TMC) formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Lions Multiple Districts 306, strengthening institutional collaboration in support of the Northern Investment Summit 2026. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in promotion, awareness creation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational support for the Summit. Under the agreement, TMC will lead the organisation and management of the event, while Lions Multiple Districts 306 will provide institutional backing and facilitate outreach through its extensive network. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the promotion of investment opportunities in Northern Sri Lanka.