November 28, 2008 1:00pm to 8:00 pm, Sofitel Philippine Plaza

 

Junior Chamber International Manila, Asia’s Premier Leadership Development organization brings to us their culmination project for their Business Development directorate.  The Summit aims to congregate young entrepreneurs and energetic minds who have creative ideas, and inject them with the business acumen that is needed to transcend the trying challenges of the current world crisis. 

 

The Summit aims also to dispel fears about going into business, or staying in business – there is nothing more worthwhile right now to pursue than the Entrepreneurial dream of attaining success and breaking the bonds of financial insecurity.

The seminar-cum-exposition will feature 7 of the top business minds in our country today, each of them to deliver strong points on their respective disciplines and to energize the SME business owners like you.

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS: 

FRANCIS KONG is the renowned motivational speaker and columnist offering sound business advice with sound Christian virtues.  His blog site receives tons of fan mail from raving fans all over the country.  Topic:  "DEVELOPING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET"

 

JOHNLU KOA is the brilliant professor-turned-entrepreneur who founded The French Baker and proved that Pinoys can say "oui!" and buy baguettes.  A recipient of various business awards, he will share his expertise in creating something huge from a small idea.  Topic:  "HOW TO TURN GOOD IDEAS INTO PROFIT"

 

TOBY CLAUDIO is the proud owner of the country’s largest sporting goods store that bears his name.  As a testament to his great marketing skills, he was conferred the title of Young Market Master during YMMA’s 3^rd search for the country’s top marketers.  His role in the company as Vice President has allowed him to explore the intricacies of branding and its effectivities in the Philippine setting.  Topic:  "THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING"

 

JOSIAH GO is  the marketing wunderkind of his era – the guru who made us understand what Blue Ocean meant, even to the small companies who have never even imagined the limitless possibilities of creating a niche market.  The reverent leader of Mansmith & Fielders and TOYM awardee, he brings us further into his business expertise as he helps us derive strategy for the challenging markets we deal in as SMEs.  The author of many best selling marketing books, hear it live from the master himself!   Topic:  "RE-INVENTING YOUR INDUSTRY LOGIC VIA MARKET DRIVING STRATEGY."

 

DONALD LIM is as young as anyone can get in this business.  At a tender age of (below 30?) he has successfully uplifted the businesses of Burger King, Philippine Daily Inquirer and now sits at the helm of Yehey.com as CEO.  With a lot more years to come, this brand stalwart is ready to face challenges by utilizing the power of internet and mobile connectivity.  He will show us some of the "magic" tricks of  his industry and give us insight into how we can develop our own internet and mobile promotional campaign for our growing businesses.  Topic:  "TRENDS IN INTERNET AND MOBILE MARKETING"

 

SAMMIE LIM, the recognized father of Franchising in the Philippines, lends his expertise to us in our summit to enumerate the various opportunities abounding our country in the current crisis.  Though the economies of Asia may be in turmoil, tourism will be the key to our country’s business salvation.  Topic:  "FRANCHISING AND BEYOND"

 

CECILIO K. PEDRO may not be a household name, but his toothpaste brand, Hapee, is the David in the arena of Fast Moving Consumer Goods.  A devout Christian and philanthropist, let us hear from the First Filipino brand musketeer who made it to the big leagues using his tools for  and "The Filipino can!" attitude.  One of the pillars of Philippine business and industry, Mr. Pedro will grace the event and give us his story of success first-hand, to embolden the participants with his take on life and business.  Topic:  "PROUDLY PINOY: THE HAPEE STORY"

 

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD OFFER until  November 20!

 

 

 

What You Will Get from the Summit

 

The Summit offers the following opportunities:

 

1.       The first JCI Entrep Summit is priced at an affordable PHP 3,500 per head net.

2.       It comes with 2 meals, free flowing coffee or tea, and a load of information.

3.       The seminar kit is also free upon registration, which is loaded with goodies courtesy of the sponsors of the Summit.

4.       Registering in the Summit allows you to access in the future to the official website and downloads of selected presentations after the event for future reference

5.       A chance to mingle with 500 fellow entrepreneurs who represent various industries and disciplines

6.       An exposition featuring products and services that will cater to the needs of the Entrepreneur

7.       7 of the country’s best minds play "mentor" to all your business problems for a day

 

THE PURPOSE

Beyond Profits

JCI MANILA is a NON-PROFIT organization.  As such, all proceeds from events that generate profit will be donated to projects that need financial support.

 

The proceeds of JCI ENTREP SUMMIT will be used to further the projects of JCI MANILA in the fields of Community Development, Youth Training and Leadership  and Disaster Relief.  Notable projects this 2008 include:

·         Dualtech Scholarship Fund

·         Palit Ilaw : Manila City Hall

·         Search for Heroes of Patrol 117

·         Best Business Plan Search

·         Handog Lingap

·         White Cross Read-to-a-Child

For more information visit: www.jcimanila.org

Ticket prices: PhP 3,500
Corporate rate: Buy 5 get 1 free
Student discountL 20%

For tickets or more details, call the Manila Jaycees Clubhouse tel. 525-6792 or 0922-8360435 or call Ticketnet 911-5555.