SME Strategic Marketing 101 Conference

Here is another collaboration bet of Go Negosyo and Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) the SME Strategic Marketing 101 Conference. Please find the banner above for details.

EntrepSummit 09: Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders

EntrepSummit is the annual culmination project of the Business Directorate of the Manila Jaycees (JCI-Manila) since 2008. The project aims to invigorate the SME sector with an annual entrepreneurship event that addresses the challenges of entrepreneurs today by putting together some of the best Filipino business people and influential individuals in a one-day conference to share about their experiences and road to success stories.

With this year’s theme of Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, this event aims to inspire and fuel the entrepreneurial spirit of young Filipinos. It will congregate young entrepreneurs and energetic minds that have creative ideas, and inject them with the business acumen that is needed to transcend the trying challenges of the current world crisis. EntrepSummit 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 8 of the top business minds in our country today, each of them to deliver strong points on their respective disciplines.

Be Inspired. Unleash the Entrepreneurial Spirit within you. Listen to ideas and stories from business people who are ahead of their time.

“Are You Ready to be an Entrepreneur?”
Rudy Ang  Dean, Ateneo De Manila's School of Management

"How Belo Became Belo"
Vicki Belo Founder, Belo Medical Group

“The Secret Behind the Largest Consumer Products Company in the World"
Johnip Cua First Filipino GM of Procter & Gamble Philippines

"5 Pillars to a Successful Entrepreneur"
Edward Lee Founder and Chairman, CitisecOnline

"Social Business Enterprise : Doing Good while Doing Well"
Mark Ruiz Social Entrepreneur, Hapinoy and Rags2Riches

"10 Best Practices for Marketing on the Internet"
Anton Diaz Professional Blogger, Our Awesome Planet

“Taking the Family Business to the Next Level”
York Vitangcol CEO, St. Peter Group of Companies

“Building Values. Building Entrepreneurs: the Natasha Experience”
Victoria Jardiolin-Villa, Founder and President, Natasha and Marikina Shoe Exchange

For Registration and Contact Details:
Call the Manila Jaycees Clubhouse (c/o Ms. Li Gonzales)
(02)525-6792,525-2631 and (0922)804-2384

Schedule/Venue:
SMX Convention Center (Function Room3)
October 24, 2009, 9:30am – 5:00pm

Ticket Price: P3,500
Early Bird Price P3,000 on or before Oct 17, 2009
Student Discount of 20%
Corporate Promo Rate Buy 5 Get 1 Free

Note: Early Bird Price applicable to Corporate Promo and Student Discount

(Source: Press Release) 

The 8th Filipino Franchise Show

The ASSOCIATION OF FILIPINO FRANCHISER, INC. (AFFI) is pleased to announce the staging of the 8TH FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW on Sept. 4-6, 2009. With Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International, Inc. (TRADECON, INC.) as the event manager, this annual trade exposition will be held at the WORLD TRADE CENTER METRO MANILA, Philippines.

This year’s theme – FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITIES RISING ABOVE THE CRISIS has been conceptualized as an answer to the positive side of the global financial crisis. The three day exhibition is expected to be bigger than the past years. Successful franchisers along with new and promising brands from the food, retail and service industries shall take center stage once again. Products, services, systems and technologies from the 80-strong AFFI membership shall be on display for the benefit of the public particularly those on the lookout for business opportunities.

FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW is a one stop shop of homegrown franchising and business opportunities specifically catered for SMES. This event is definitely a showcase of big and successful local franchisers to new and promising franchise concepts consisting of food, retail, service, systems and technology.

Good news also for aspiring entrepreneurs! This is also an opportunity to have a face to face meeting with the franchisers themselves and learn a lot from their own experiences

For more details visit: www.franchiseshowphilippines.com

2009 Presidential Awardees for Outstanding MSMEs

This award was given during the Negosyo MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprise) Summit last July 8, 2009 by President Gloria Arroyo held in Manila. The award was given together with the Presidential Citations for Best Practices. The event is spearheaded by Go Negosyo together with its partners in the government and private sectors. Listed below are the recipients of this special award.

* Roger Munda, Roger and Beth Pilinut Candy
* Rose Marie Madejanon, Dood’s Enterprises
* Benjamin Lao, Lao Integrated Farm
* Maria Lydia Lomibao, J. Emmanuel Pastries
* Guidon dela Cruz, President Filbake Food Corporation
* Pedro Barrios, Manolette Bakeshop
* Arturo Tabbu, Lighthouse Cooperative
* Isabel Lovina, Vicmik Enterprises
* Rizalie Calma, AMS Employees Fresh Fruits Producer Cooperative

2009 Recipients of Presidential Citations for Best Practices

During the Negosyo MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprise) Summit held last July 8, 2009, President Gloria Arroyo cited and awarded entrepreneurs and officials who have helped greatly in the sustainability of the thriving MSMEs in the country. The Summit deliberated on new policies and program initiatives to promote more innovative and vibrant MSME’s. Listed here below are the people who received special citations from the President herself during the event.

* Dr. Volker Steigerwald, German Technical [GTZ Private Sector Promotion (SMEDSEP) Program]

* Mayor Arturo Angara, Municipal Government of Baler, Aurora [Streamlining of Business Permits and Other Licenses]

* Mayor Bartolome Ramos, Municipal Government of Sta. Maria, Bulacan [Streamlining Program on the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit]

* Mayor Marcial Vargas, Municipal Government of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija [Streamlining Program on the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit and Business Licenses]

* Mayor Nenito Santos, Municipal Government of Talavera, Nueva Ecija [Streamlining Program on the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit]

* Mayor Efren Cruz, Municipal Government of Hermosa, Bataan [Streamlining Program on the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit]

* Gerald Patrick Nepomuceno, City Government of Angeles, Pampanga [Business Permit and Licensing System in the B.O.S.S. of the Angeles City Government]

* Mayor Oscar Rodriguez, City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga [Streamlining Program on the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit]

* Vice Mayor Rene Gaudiel, City Government of Bayawan, Negros Oriental [Simplified Procedure for Business Permits and Licenses Renewal Project]

* Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr., Provincial Government of Camarines Sur [Tourism Development Project]

* Sy Yap Chua, Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. [Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) SME Center]

* Sr. Preciosa Rusiana, RVM, St. Mary’s College Tagum City, Davao del Norte [SMC-Business Resource Center]

* Julette Botor-Lacuin, Baao Multi-Purpose Cooperative [Aflatoun, Agricultural, Salary, Damayang Pangkalusugan and Social Financing Programs]

* Gerry Lab-oyan, Cooperative Bank of Benguet [MSME Financing Programs]

* Fr. Jose Victor Lobrigo, Simbag sa Pag-Asenso, Inc. [Microfinance Programs]

* Vicente Paterno, MASICAP MSME Development Foundation, Inc. [Medium and Small Scale Industries Coordinated Action Program II (MASICAP II)]

* Dolores Torres, CARD Bank, Inc [CARD e-System]

* Aurelio Luis Montinola III, Bank of the Philippine Islands [For overcompliance as per R.A. 9501 of its mandatory lending to MSMEs]

* Ambassador Jesus Tambunting, Planters Development Bank [For overcompliance as per R.A. 9501 of its mandatory lending to MSMEs]

* Gil Verallo, Fair Bank [For overcompliance as per R.A. 9501 of its mandatory lending to MSMEs]

* Jenifer Cruz, Cebu-GTH Foundation and DTI Region VII Office [Subcontracting Partners for Innovation (SPIN) Program]

* Mayor Jerry Pelayo, Municipal Government of CANDABA [FARM FRESH (Bagsakan ng Bayan)]

* Mayor Wilfredo Paraiso, Municipal Government of Lumban, Laguna [Burdang Lumban Festival]

* Dir. Edmund B. Benavidez, St. Louie University Extension Institute for Small Scale Industries Foundation, Inc. [Benguet Beekeeping Project]

* Engr. Michael Cases, Inglass Sardines of Dipolog Association [Productivity and Efficiency Program for ISDA under its Clustering Program]

* Ciriaco Lagunzad, National Wages and Productivity Commission and the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards [ISTIV Productivity Program]

Go Negosyo Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2009

Go Negosyo of Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) has been very aggressive in campaigning for the entrepreneurship awareness in the Philippines. They are driven by the advocacy that "Negosyo" or Entrepreneurship is the only way in this trying times to escape poverty. And the current administration has adopted Go Negosyo as their flagship program . Various caravans and roadshows has drawn a lot of business fanciers and has acknowledged successful businessmen in every field. And this year Go Negosyo is sponsoring yet another great opportunity for the aspiring entrepreneurs and this time focusing on the youth. The Go Negosyo Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is a one-day forum/expo which hopes to spark that entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. There’ll be forums with experienced Go Negosyo entrepreneurs and mentors who will be sharing tips and advice on opportunity-seeking, marketing, financing, product development, and all the basics of going into business. Government leaders will also be sharing their views on the need for entrepreneurship development in the country. And in this event they'll be awarding the Go Negosyo Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs.

Plus, they’ll be featuring possible negosyos that the youth could go into:

BPO Business Process Outsourcing; products and services
Business Publications - Business publications, whether online or on paper
Cars - Cars (brand new, pre-owned), accessories, services and rentals
Clothing - Clothes, accessories and everything you wear; for women and men
Computers - Hardware, software, services and everything about computers
E-Commerce - E-commerce sites, whether B2B, B2C, etc.
Education - Schools and all matters of learning – training, review, books
Finance - Banks, financial institutions and services relating to money
Food - Food products or services (anything you eat or drink)
Gadgets - Cellphones, ipods, PDAs and all gizmos out there
General Merchandise - Various goods and supplies
Government - Agencies that you regularly deal with
Handicrafts - Handicrafts, furnitures and related products
Home - All goods, supplies and services for the Home
Office - Office equipment, supplies and services
Party Resources - All parties: birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Real Estate - Apartments, houses, companies and agents, etc.
Sports - All products and services relating to hobbies and sports
Travel & Tourism - Transportation, hotel and accommodation, resorts, vacation places
Web Dev - Web development, web programming and software, web hosting
Weddings - A million and one products and services relating to weddings

The said event will be held on August 28, 2009 September 11, 2009 at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia starting at around 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

For more information visit Go Negosyo's official website at http://www.gonegosyo.net

Go Negosyo Upcoming events

July 8 - Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Entrepreneurship Summit

We will be holding the Go Negosyo Entrepreneurship Summit on July 8, 2009: the first day of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week which we are co-organizing with the Department of Trade and Industry. For this day, we hope to present the framework for entrepreneurship development, as well as plans which can be adopted by the regions nationwide. This will be held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall. For inquiries, e-mail us at gonegosyo@gonegosyo.net or call our PCE Hotline +63 2 6379229.

August 20 -- Go Negosyo Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

We are organizing the country's BIGGEST negosyo summit for the youth where we aim to bring in influential and inspirational role models, allow for mentorship opportunities with our pool of Go Negosyo experts, and showcase the possible business models and tools that the youth can use for their negosyo. This will be held on August 20, 2009 (Thursday) at the World Trade Center. Interested partners and exhibitors may e-mail us at youthsummit@gonegosyo.net or call our PCE Hotline +63 2 6379229.

GO NEGOSYO: BABAE, YAMAN KA NG BAYAN!

Women Entrepreneurship Summit

On March 2, 2009 at the World Trade Center, we will be joined by Pinay entrepreneurs who ventured into the world of business and improved their quality of life despite the numerous challenges they faced. 

Our audience would have the chance to be mentored by some of the country's most respected women negosyantes as we launch our third book entitled Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcion's 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs.

Government officials from all levels -- women senators, department secretaries, governors, congresswomen, mayors and barangay captains -- will discuss how they plan to help women micro small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.

Plus, we will be conducting forums and lectures on a multitude of topics, from the negosyo basics -- best marketing practices for small enterprises, entrepreneurial financial management, leadership styles, competitiveness in the export market, technology utilization -- to tips and advice on the concerns that womenpreneurs face: health and wellness, fitness, and family life and work balance.

Over 100 booths and exhibitors will be showcasing different products and services under the following categories:
•    Health and Wellness
•    Fashion and Beauty
•    Family Life and Work Balance
•    Negosyo at Pera

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Grab the chance to be a part of the biggest negosyo event of the year!

Be an exhibitor!

Help empower women by sponsoring the event!

Download the Exhibitors Kit and

Sponsorship Package here

For more information, call:

SELECT MEDIA
(02) 813-2612
negosyo.women@yahoo.com

PCE Secretariat
(02) 637-9347
gonegosyo@yahoo.com

Visit www.gonegosyo.net for more details.

Donate Food to poor Hungry Children with a Free Simple Click

Give free food with one click each day, Bhookh.com is a website hosted by an Indian NGO. The main aim of this website , is to feed as many hungry people in India as possible.This is a website with a difference , unlike other sites which concentrate on making money , this site is purely a non-profit website.

If you click on a button in their website , the Bhookh Foundation , will donate a cup of food , to a hungry person in India. The money is fully sponsored , by various Organizations who have a tie-up with Bhookh.

The site's sponsors pay for your daily click. The sponsors purchase tiles on the website for a certain amount of time. Bhookh.com then tabulates the number of people who click during that time frame and bill the sponsor for the appropriate amount. Bhookh.com donates this money to the Indian chapter of UN World Food Programme towards food for the chronically hungry.

www.Bhookh.com

"TAGA ATON" - Dinagyang 2009 Art Exhibit

“Taga Aton” - An art exhibition of selected home grown Ilonggo artists for the celebration of the 2009 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City -

Crave Art Gallery, Smallville, Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City

January 21 – Feb. 21, 2009

JANUARY 21, 2009 – 6PM – exhibit opening

ARTISTS:
Lester Amacio
Czar Arro
John Paul Castillo
Jofil E. Collado
Ed Defensor
Alain Russ Dimzon
Ponce Garcia
Melvin Guirhem
Allain Hablo
Christian Lozañes

Rheo Nepomuceno
Fred Orig
J.V. D. Perez
Pg Zoluaga

“Taga Aton” is a Hiligaynon term which is used as to claim a person to be native of a place. It is asserting that sense of acknowledging somebody to be part of the group. This exhibition showcases Ilonggo artists and it is telling us that these artworks and the artists whom made them are products of Iloilo itself.