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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 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs |
Award Brief
The search for the Go Negosyo Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs is a nationwide campaign spearheaded by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE). By recognizing inspiring role models for the youth, PCE hopes to instill a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth and provide them with examples of potential negosyo models that they can go into.
The nationwide search will run from May 15 to August 7, 2009. Nominees will be short-listed to top twenty (20) finalists which will be further screened to ten (10) awardees.
Basic Requirements for Candidates
1. can be individuals or groups of young entrepreneurs, professionals, secondary/tertiary school students or out-of-school youth who have been running their own business for at least three (3) years;
2. must be Filipino citizens below 35 years old;
3. business must be duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry OR the Securities Exchance Commission;
4. must be inspiring in the sense that their entrepreneurial spirit must have enabled them to establish and manage creative and innovative business ventures despite challenges and obstacles;
5. must be highly-respected by their peers and should also show the ability to genuinely care for the community and other stakeholders; and,
6. should have the potential to share time and talent to help spread the entrepreneurship advocacy and help mentor other aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Inspiring entrepreneurial journey
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40% |
Uniqueness/originality of business concept
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30% |
Sales size/performance
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20% |
Positive impact on/contribution to community
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10%
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Mechanics & Requirements
Nominators must fill-up the Nomination Form and send it on or before July 31, 2009.
Candidates must submit their requirements not later than August 7, 2009. Requirements include:
1. duly-filled Participation Form
2. essay which describes their entrepreneurial journey
3. supporting documents:
- Certificate of Business Registration or SEC Registration
- Pictures of products and/or business establishment/s
- Feature articles/press releases (if any)
Nomination Forms and Candidate Requirements can be sent:
VIA E-MAIL – send to
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and put “Go Negosyo Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs” as the subject.
VIA MAIL – send directly to the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship, 5/F RFM Corporate Center, Pioneer corner Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila 1552
VIA FAX -- send to (02) 637-7873
Please call the PCE Secretariat (02) 637-9229 to confirm if your entries were received. PCE shall not be responsible for any loss of data during transmission.
Award Process
1. PCE will examine the performance of all the candidates based on the set criteria and short-list it to the top 20 finalists.
2. The short-listed candidates will be required to make themselves available for further assessment and validation of their business.
3. Once selected, the ten awardees must personally receive the award on the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit on August 20, 2009.
Deadlines
1. July 31, 2009 – deadline of submission of Nomination Forms
2. August 7, 2009 – deadline of submission of Candidate Requirements
3. August 15, 2009 – notification of winners
4. August 20, 2009 – awarding of winners at the GO NEGOSYO YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
Download the SEARCH MECHANICS, PARTICIPATION FORM
and NOMINATION FORM here.
For more information, please call the PCE Secretariat at (02) 637-9347 or e-mail us at
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March 31 Go Negosyo Booksigning |
Behind every Successful Woman is A Story.
Sometimes, all it takes to launch the business of your dreams is a little inspiration.
Meet the women who overcame obstacles and steered their negosyos to success. Have your books signed by Nanay Coring, Cong. Cynthia Villar, and other iconic women entrepreneurs.
MARCH 31, 2009
6 PM
Glorietta 5 National Bookstore
Ayala Avenue, Makati City
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GO NEGOSYO PARA SA KBP: Kabuhayan at Bagong Pag-asa |
In light of our continuing advocacy of spreading the entrepreneurship mindset, Go Negosyo partnered with the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) in organizing an integrated forum and expo for media employees and their families. GO NEGOSYO PARA SA KBP: Kabuhayan at Bagong Pag-asa will be held on April 3, 2009 at the Ateneo de Manila University Auditorium (20 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City).
Topics for that day range from inspiring start-ups stories to tips and advice on how to grow the business. Ten to fifteen booths and exhibitors will be showcasing possible business models and negosyo-related products and services.
To view program, click here .
All KBP members are invited. For inquiries, please call the KBP Secretariat at (02) 815-1900 to 92 / 892-4129 or e-mail
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Go Negosyo: Babae, Yaman Ka ng Bayan! |
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GO NEGOSYO:
BABAE, YAMAN KA NG BAYAN!
Women Entrepreneurship Summit
MARCH 2, 2009
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Gil Puyat Ave. Extension cor. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd.
Pasay City
 The BIGGEST Women Entrepreneurship Summit of the year is less than two weeks away!
Learn from our established womenpreneurs who were able to overcome challenges and manage successful and lucrative business ventures. Let their experiences and learnings guide you as we launch our third book
entitled Go Negosyo: Joey Concepcion's 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs.
Engage in a dynamic discussion with our women government officials Sen. Loren Legarda, Sec. Espie Cabral, Usec. Merle Cruz, Gov. Grace Padaca, and Cong. Cynthia Villar as we discuss entrepreneurial leadership and how having the right mindset can help our leaders address the needs of our people -- especially women -- throughout the country.
Let our mentors Abbygale Arenas-de Leon, Cory Quirino, Doyee Tumpalan, and Florisa Mariano teach you how to build your confidence and improve the way you present yourself to others.
Learn to build your support network, starting with the people you love the most. Find out how husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Sen. Manny & Cong. Cynthia Villar (C & P Homes), Maricel & Anthony Pangilinan (The Parent Company), Ana & Dylan Wilk (Gandang Kalikasan), Cathy & Mike Turvill (Nurture Spa), Dina & Les Reyes (Reyes Haircutters), and Val & Ping Sotto (Shell Gas Stations) share responsibilities and balance their family life and work.
Find out how you can bring out the entrepreneur in you as Dean Francisco "Pax" Lapid (Entrepreneurs School of Asia), Sir Ping Sotto and Gladys Reyes (KSA Magic) teach you how to find the perfect business opportunity. Our Go Negosyo "womentors" will share insights on how you can take your business to the next level.
Learn about the numerous selling opportunities out there as we feature speakers from Insular Life, AVON, Fuller Life, and other members of the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines. Start your own backyard business and take your cue from our Multiply-preneur Joanna Romero of Cuppy Puppy Cupcakes and Cookies.
HOSTS AND MODERATORS:
Karen Davila
Rico Hizon
Boy Abunda
Susan Enriquez
Tintin Bersola-Babao
Connie Sison
plus Eco dela Sala and Roxanne Barcelo of Go Negosyo Bigtime TV Show.
PLUS!
Usapang Anda
- Don't
let money matters overwhelm you. Let our finance experts Benel Lagua
(President and COO of Small Business Corporation) and Randell Tiongson
(President & COO, Personal Finance Advisers Philippines
Corporation) talk about loans and the basics of finance, and give tips
on where you can invest your money. Sponsored by Citibank.
Benta Ka Ba sa Pagbebenta?
- Find out how selling insurance can give you financial security and augment your family's income without having to hold down a nine-to-five job. Sponsored by Insular Life.
Hey, Ang Ganda Ko!
- Marie Calica, Beauty and Fitness Editor of Marie Claire Philippines shares her ganda tips for women on a shoestring budget. Organized by www.proudlyfilipina.com
Tipid Kuryente, Dagdag Kita
- Saving the earth can save you money as well. UNDP-PELMATP gives tips on how you can reduce your electricity consumption (and spending!).
Win special prizes!
- Get a free makeover and beauty products from HBC!
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!
Download the Program, Exhibitors' Kit
and Sponsorship Package
here.
For more information, call:
SELECT MEDIA
(02) 813-2612
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PCE Secretariat
(02) 637-9347
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