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.
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