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BUSINESS PLATFORM TO UPLIFT BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS IN UPCOMING GROWTH SUMMIT
TWENTY outstanding business owners will be honored during “Growth Con PH”, an annual growth summit organized by The Business Manual, the Philippines’ pioneering online subscription-based business platform.
Chosen for their commitment innovative approaches and positive influence within their respective business spheres are Brian Poe
Llamanzares of Artifract, Nina Ellaine Dizon of Colourette, Jon Carlo Lim of DragonFi, Isabel Lim De Vicente of Easy Franchise, King Alandy Dy of Expedock, ER Rollan of Growsari, Alejandro Manalac of Havitas, Aaron Roska Espina of ImmuniGlobal, JohnMichael Hilton of Visum Ventures/ Koomi, Jaime Gonzalez of PickUp Coffee, Ron Baetiong of Podcast Network Asia,
Dennis Velasco of Prosperna, May
Antonette Leuterio of Rent.Ph, Rachel Renucci-Tan of Renucci Rice, Bam Mejia of Sarisuki, Jean Magboo-Yuzon of Suds Sustainable Pods, Carlo Ople of Unbox, Dean Bernales of Uniquecorn Strategies, Pia Ugarte Garcia-Morera of Viajecito, and Vincent del Rosario of Vivamax.
The event which will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Ascott Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, aims to showcase the remarkable contributions of small to medium enterprises in shaping the Philippine business landscape.
It intends to bring together aspiring and established entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and business professionals for a captivating evening of learning, networking, and celebration. “Growth Con PH is an exceptional
The couple’s five children are also very supportive of their parents’ advocacy. Three of their children have followed Nanay Elena’s footsteps and became teachers as well. While the couple celebrates the joys of parenthood, they are forever scarred with the loss of two young daughters, though the couple remember them with great fondness. The cafe owners attributed the enduring success of the coffee shop not solely on customer’s honest patronage but also to the tireless
A wooden box with slot for bills and coins serves as the only payment platform. Buyers are encouraged to write in a notepad, sitting right next to the box, what and how many products they bought and the value of the goods purchased. This has encouraged many visitors to also donate their change to the Honesty Coffee Shop.
From food, the coffee shop diversified to selling non-food items with the addition of a souvenir shop, owned by one of Nana Elena’s daughters. The Honesty Souvenir Shop takes on the same retail format as the Honesty Coffee Shop—no frills and unmanned. It also allows other entrepreneurs to sell their products in the souvenir shop.
Othel V. Campos
STARTUPS GET SUPPORT FROM GOV’T, PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS
QBO Innovation Hub, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the International Trade Center (ITC) joined efforts to successfully complete the second cohort of the ARISE Plus Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Boost Accelerator program.
On its second year of implementation, the YE accelerator program awarded 12 winners who were drafted from 88 startup participants. The new set of winners are equipped with the necessary skills, resources, and networks to scale their ventures and compete globally.
Backed by major partners such as the DTI, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), PLDT and Microsoft, the event marked the end of a 14-week program aimed at accelerating the growth and development of a cohort Philippine youth-led businesses, providing them with the support needed to expand internationally.
Trade undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG) Rafaelita M. Aldaba said the program provides valuable opportunity to network and underscore the unwavering commitment of both the public and private sectors to foster youth-led entrepreneurship.
While, IdeaSpace Foundation and QBO Innovation Hub president Butch Meily underscored the significance of mentorship in the continued growth of startups.
The ARISE Plus Ye! Boost Accelerator, a flagship initiative under the ARISE Plus Philippines project funded by the European Union (EU), provides comprehensive support to early-stage startups.
