Boosting Bulakeño Entrepreneurship
The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE), with its GO NEGOSYO advocacy campaign, recently held its ‘Go Negosyo sa Bulacan’ event at the Centro Escolar University Centrodome in Malolos city. This was done as part of its focus on strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit of Filipinos in the different regions outside of Manila.
Premier highlight of the event was the awarding ceremony of Bulacan’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs that have moved and shaken the business core of one of the most competitive provinces in the country.
The one-day affair was also touted to be the best place for starting Bulakeño entrepreneurs to learn about the effective ways to start up their own business, as well as to learn the methods of sustaining growth. The event gathered a noteworthy pool of mentors – comprised of successful Bulakeño businessmen and personalities from the growing number of Go Negosyo entrepreneurs— who offered insights which concern aspiring entrepreneurs.
Among the topics discussed during the forum were Go Negosyo, Sagot Sa Kahirapan: Ang Panibagong Pananaw moderated by renowned TV newscaster Karen Davila; Bridging Self with Concept of Entrepreneurship which delved on entrepreneurial principles, practices and philosophies; Basics on Entrepreneurship Talk which addressed issues on starting and sustaining business growth; Marketing for Micro and Small Enterprises that talked about Marketing para sa Maliit na Negosyo; Bulacan’s Efforts on Product Development which highlighted the best of Bulacan’s products; Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs which underscored monetary readiness and stability; and Technology for Entrepreneurs which offered tips on how to take advantage of modern advancements and use them in the favor of your business.
A book-signing session also ensued, spearheaded by the Training and Livelihood Program of Senator Manny Villar.
Masters of the ceremony were Anthony Pangilinan, Cheryl Cosim, Connie Sison, and Eco dela Sala. Moreover, distinguished mentors were Joey Concepcion, Antonio Tengco, Dr. Roland Hortaleza, Cong. Cynthia Villar, Gaita Fores, Tony Llanes, Joyce Jimenez, and many others.
Go Negosyo sa Bulacan is part of PCE’s longest-running campaign, the Go Negosyo Caravan, which aims to bring Go Negosyo forums and expositions in key cities in the country. The Caravan has already visited Cebu, Bacolod, Baguio, Pampanga, and Manila.
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