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Showbiz people know that the glitz of business is often fleeting and temporary. This is the reason
why many famed celebrities have created their own
enterprises.
Such celebrities are the focus of Go Negosyo: Joey
Concepcion’s 50 Inspiring Stories of Entepreneurs (Celebrity Edition) -- a
compilation of inspiring stories featuring celebrities from show business and
fashion industry who have fulfilled their entrepreneurial dreams. While the
success stories depicted in the book are as varied as the personalities of the
celebrities themselves, they have shown that every person has the capacity to pursue their passion, and creatively and effectively translate these into viable enterprises.
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GO NEGOSYO CITES OUTSTANDING CEBUANO MICRO-ENTREPRENEURS |
OVER 3,000 Cebuanos trooped to the Cebu International Convention Center and took part in the Go Negosyo sa Cebu Caravan, which was one of the event highlights of the Cebu Business Month celebrations.
The event was organized by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (Go Negosyo) and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the second time in two consecutive years.
One of the highlights of the caravan was the recognition and awarding of the most inspiring Cebuano micro-entrepreneurs who proved successful in their respective business while armed only with dogged determination and the willingness to succeed in life.
Citing their positive and inspiring contributions to their respective communities and their negosyo stories of rising from the challenges of life, Go Negosyo Team Founding Trustee Joey Concepcion, with Co-Chair and Island Souvenirs President Jay Aldeguer, lead the awarding of special trophies to Imelda Alinsonorin, Rey Calooy, Lady Canonigo, Cecilia Cañaleta, Saturnina Diez, Darliza Perez, Heidi Ragas, and Cherry Yack.
A special citation was also awarded to Marx Melencio, a 28-year old entrepreneur who lost his eyesight to a violent attack that almost took his life five years ago. Melencio is now the president of his company that provides IT technical research writing to different software companies.
“This is what Go Negosyo is all about – telling everyone the good news, of finding redemption from poverty through entrepreneurship. In doing so, we hope to have an impact on the mindset of people and encourage them to be successful entrepreneurs. I believe that only after we inspire this nation and move the people to becoming entrepreneurs, armed with the proper values and motivation, can we truly make our way out of poverty,” said Joey Concepcion who is the driving force behind the Go Negosyo Team.
“Entrepreneurship is not a stop-gap solution to poverty. It could be a long haul but it is our best shot,” Concepcion added.
The event was teeming with participants and supporters from various government and private sector partners with booths showcasing livelihood assistance, business solutions, product innovations, micro-finance credit, trades and services, among others lined up at the plenary hall. The whole program proved interesting and engaging for everyone eager to get a head-start in business and to learn a thing or two about entrepreneurship while also taking stock of the inspirations from the micro-entrepreneur awardees.
One of the exhibitors is Cebu City’s very own MJ Jamero, a 20-year old student-entrepreneur who started her own brand of flip-flops in the city. Jamero claims to have been inspired by last year’s Go Negosyo caravan that she decided to “translate the entrepreneurial spirit into action” and put up her own business along with other friends.
“This year’s Go Negosyo Caravan is more informative, dynamic and inspiring as they have incorporated more learning sessions in their program,” said Aldeguer. “We hope to replicate this process again and continue spreading the Go Negosyo advocacy,” he added.
Other entrepreneurs who participated in the seminars and forums include Dean Francisco Lapid of the Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Miguel Ramos of Aspac Advertising, Ed Jimenez of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Palou Abustan of Stance Marketing, Justin Uy, Wilson Ng, Steve Benitiez, Lita Urbina, Edward Gaisano and Ms Tess Chan. Presidential Management Staff Chief Cerge Remonde was also in his best elements and, as usual, in full support of the Go Negosyo Caravan.
Meanwhile, actress/TV personality and celebrity entrepreneur Joyce Jimenez wowed the crowd gathered at the Cebu International Convention Center with her participation in the forum and in the negosyo session. Being a devoted entrepreneur, she took an entrepreneurship course abroad and came back to the country to establish her own brand of lingerie, Private Joyce.
  Jimenez is among the 50 celebrity entrepreneurs featured in latest best-selling book titled Joey Concepcion’s 50 Inspiring Stories of Entrepreneurship, Celebrity Edition. Jimenez shares the pages with Judy Ann Santos, Ding-Dong Dantes, Marvin Agustin, Albert Martinez, Ogie Alcasid, Diether Ocampo, Vina Morales, Gary Valenciano, Cesar Montano, Lorna Tolentino, Ces Orena-Drilon and Jolina Magdangal, to name a few. PCE-Go Negosyo is also credited for last year’s monumental launching of Joey Concepcion’s Go Negosyo book of Inspiring Entrepreneurial Stories which was recognized as the Number One Best-seller in National Bookstore. This success was followed by another best-selling line, Joey Concepcion’s Go Negosyo book of Inspiring Entrepreneurial Stories Celebrity Edition which has climbed the ranks of National Bookstore’s Top Five Bestsellers, after its launch last March 2, 2008.
Go Negosyo sa Cebu Caravan is presented by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cebu Business Month Entrepreneurship Committee. Corporate partners include Smart Communications, PLDT, Condura, Ariel Detergents, Hyundai, Nokia and RFM Food Corporation.
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GO NEGOSYO CITES OUTSTANDING ILONGGO MICRO-ENTREPRENEURS AND ENTREPRENEURS
 Iloilo City, ILOILO - Thousands of Ilonggos crowded the Rose Memorial Auditorium at the Central Philippine University and took part in the Go Negosyo sa Iloilo Caravan on September 12, 2008.
Go Negosyo sa Iloilo Caravan was organized by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship - Go Negosyo and the Iloilo Business Club.
One of the highlights of the caravan was the recognition and awarding of the Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Micro-entrepreneurs who proved successful in their respective business while armed with determination and the willingness to succeed in life.
 Citing their positive and inspiring contributions to their respective communities and their negosyo stories of rising from the challenges of life, Go Negosyo Founding Trustee Joey Concepcion, with Iloilo Business Club Chairman Antony Jon, lead the awarding of trophies to the following Most Inspiring Ilonggo Entrepreneurs – Antonio Steven Chan of Central Azucarera de San Antonio, Inc., Joseph Vincent Go of Light of Glory Taxi Services, Jose Gerardo Guadarrama of Original Biscocho Haus, Tomas Hautea, Sr. of Retcem Bangus Hatchery and Fish Farm, Johnny Que of Waffle Time, Arsenio Rafael of A.M. Builder’s Depot, Edgar “Injap” Sia II of Mang Inasal, Alfonso Uy of La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation, and Salvador Sarabia of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.
A special award was also given to Angel De Leon, Jr., a social entrepreneur, who laid the foundations for Taytay Sa Kauswagan, Inc. which has played a crucial role in entrepreneurship development. Through the institution’s wholistic approach, it provides a wide array of services which encompass marketing, production, finance, organization and management, product development and technology assistance.
"This is what Go Negosyo is all about – telling everyone the good news, of finding redemption from poverty through entrepreneurship. In doing so, we hope to have an impact on the mindset of people and encourage them to be successful entrepreneurs. I believe that only after we inspire this nation and move the people to becoming entrepreneurs, armed with the proper values and motivation, can we truly make our way out of poverty," said Joey Concepcion who is the driving force behind the Go Negosyo Team.
"Entrepreneurship is not a stop-gap solution to poverty. It could be a long haul but it is our best shot," Concepcion added.
The event was packed with participants and supporters from various government and private sector partners with booths showcasing livelihood assistance, business solutions, product innovations, micro-finance credit, trades and services, among others lined up at the plenary hall. The whole program proved interesting and engaging for everyone eager to get a head-start in business and to learn a thing or two about entrepreneurship while also taking stock of the inspirations from the micro-entrepreneur awardees.
 Other entrepreneurs who participated in the seminars and forums include Cong. Cynthia Villar, Jay Aldeguer of Island Souvenirs, Gaita Fores of Cibo, Celebrity Entrepreneur Illac Diaz, Dean Francisco Lapid of the Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Efren Sotto of the Human Resources Consultant of Shell Group of Companies, Jorge Wieneke III of Ateneo Center for Continuing Education, trial Technology Development Institute, Reynaldo Ambao of Taytay sa Kauswayan, Inc., Aries Vasquez of Globe Corporate and SME Segments, Gabby Cul of PLDT SME Nation, Naomi Luis of DOST-Region VI, Rosalinda Lacsamana of DOST-TRC, Lorena Yungque of TESDA Region VI, Glen Aguilar of WESVARRDEC, and Eric Pama of Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines and Karen Davila.
Go Negosyo sa Iloilo is also made possible with major partners Iloilo Business Club, PLDT SME Nation, Smart Communications, Globe Business, Condura, RFM Corporation, Ariel, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, and San Miguel Corporation.
Go Negosyo also thanks corporate partners: Splash Corporation, V-cargo, Kettle Korn, and Iloilo Supermart; media partners: The Philippine Star, GMA 7, QTV 11, Philippine Daily Inquirer, ASPAC-LAW, Full Circle Communications, Select Media, Creativevoices, Idealminds, ABS-CBN Iloilo, MOR For Life! Iloilo, GMA Iloilo, Super Radyo Iloilo, and Campus Radio Iloilo, Aksyon Radyo; venue partners: Central Philippine University and Amigo Terrace Hotel; government partners: The President’s Social Fund, Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Department of Trade and Industry, Iloilo Provincial Government, and Iloilo City Government; other partners: Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business – Center for Continuing Education, Bennch Transport Services and Rent A Car and F & E Enterprises.
For more pictures, view our Go Negosyo Caravan Gallery
or visit our Multiply site .
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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.
For more pictures, view our Go Negosyo Caravan Gallery or visit our Multiply site .
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