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5 Tips for Well-Designed Business Cards

January 13, 2012 By CBSIcontent Leave a Comment

Business cards are a must-have for businesses and organizations nowadays. A business card can go a long way in helping to build a networks and relationships with customers and other businesses. A well-designed business card is the need of the hour, as it is an effective representation of your company. It is one of the most economical ways to make a name for your business and create your own brand. Regardless of their nature, almost all businesses use business cards.

With the increase in usage, different concepts, themes and designs have been developed for business cards. It is another area where businesses can compete with each other. The importance of a well-designed business card isn’t lost on anyone. Here are 5 tips for well-designed business cards.

1. Incorporate Necessary Information

All necessary information about your business should be printed clearly on your business card. This includes contact information, such as cell phone number, landline number, email address and fax number and correspondence address. Your company name and logo should also be displayed prominently. These are the basic pieces of data a person looks for in a business card. One thing you have to consider is that all information should be printed neatly and be legible. Using a standard font with adequate font size will do the needful.

2. Use Paper of Good Quality

The paper quality has to be good so that the information printed on it also looks good. There are many options for choosing paper type, such as matte, glossy, perforated edges or textured. Whichever paper you select as the material for your business card, make sure it is of a good quality. It is a good idea to have your cards printed on a paper on which people can write. Sometimes people want to jot something down on the card and they won’t be able to if the card is made of metal.

3. Get a Professional

Getting a professional touch for your business card is important. If you don’t have the budget for hiring the services of a graphic designer, at least consult one before you proceed with the designing. Show a preliminary design to the designer and he will advise you on how you can improve it. Even a short chat with a professional graphic designer can make a huge difference to the end product.

4. Don’t Leave the Backside Empty

Business cards have two sides and you can use them both. While the front is for the necessary information mentioned above, the backside can be used for providing extra tidbits of information about your business or mentioning special offers that customers can avail. Often, businesses have a map printed to their location on the back of the card.

5. Choose the Best Design Possible

The best design for your business card doesn’t have to be sophisticated or any avant-garde piece of art. A simple design that includes all the necessary information and your company’s logo, while being legible and printed on good quality paper should suffice. Try comparing it with the cards of other businesses in the same industry to know where you stand.
A well-designed business card can serve as an effect representative of your business. Make sure you follow the tips listed above and get the most out of your business card.

Andrew has been helping businesses with their brand communication through business cards and promotional products. Andrew specialises in the production of branded promotional pens.

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RAFI Micro-finance outstanding client gives business advice to nanays

January 12, 2012 By CBSIcontent Leave a Comment

Have a vision for your business. Be determined to achieve it.

These were the words of advice of Elvira Pantaleon, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Micro-finance 2011 Most Outstanding Client, to the 3,289 women clients who attended the RAFI Micro-finance 8^th General Assembly held at the University of San Carlos gymnasium last Dec. 3, 2011.

In her acceptance speech, Pantaleon told the 3,289 women clients (inset) present during the RAFI Micro-finance 8th General Assembly last Dec. 3 to have a vision for their businesses and to persevere amid challenges.

“Don’t waste your time. Persevere and work hard for your business because it can provide a bright future for your families. Be patient,” she said during her acceptance speech.

She added that micro-entrepreneurs should be hands-on when it comes to managing their businesses and should learn from the challenges they encounter everyday while dealing with their employees and customers. This way, their ventures will be improved and their skills enhanced.

Pantaleon received Php 25,000 cash prize and a plaque, which were conferred by RAFI Chief Operating Officer Dominica B. Chua, Mercantile Insurance Micro-insurance Department Manager Jose Ma. J. Dadivas, and RAFI Micro-finance Executive Director Ma. Theresa G. Catipay during the General Assembly program.

The RAFI Micro-finance 8^th General Assembly, which was attended by clients from various branches in Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte, also gave out awards to the Best Chairwoman, Best Secretary, Best Group, and Best Center Meeting Place.

Special awards were handed out to clients with the highest amount of savings, to one client with the highest referral of new members, to the loyal client with zero defaults, and to the most active Client Advisory Board (CAB).

An award was given to Virgilia Bonghanoy who made it to the semi-finals for the Citi Microentrepreneur of the Year Award for 2011.

Agnes Lacson, chief operating officer of City Savings Bank, was the keynote speaker. She pointed out three ingredients to becoming a successful micro-entrepreneur—vision, determination, and hard work.

The attendees were entertained by the talents displayed by the clients during the Nanays Got Talent contest as well as dance numbers and comical skits of the Buzy Buddies.

The sidelights of the General Assembly included trade fair where various products from the different towns in Cebu were showcased; medical mission conducted in partnership with RAFI’s Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center, which offered consultations and cervical screening 450 women and children; and a Kid’s Corner where the children of the clients enjoyed a film showing, courtesy of the Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund of RAFI.

RAFI Micro-finance is a program under the Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship focus area of RAFI, providing financial resources and know-how to women micro-entrepreneurs to nurture financial independence and entrepreneurship. Its other focus areas are Integrated Development, Culture & Heritage, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education.

For more information on RAFI Micro-finance, please contact 418-7234 loc. 706 and look for Mary Donnavel Libron, or visit www.rafi.org.ph or www.facebook.com/rafi.org.ph

For being the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Micro-finance 2011 Most Outstanding Client, Elvira Pantaleon (third from right) receives Php 25,000 cash prize and a plaque, which were conferred by (L-R) RAFI Micro-finance Executive Director Ma. Theresa Catipay, RAFI Human Resources Officer Jeanette Zulueta, Mercantile Insurance Micro-insurance Department Manager Jose Ma. J. Dadivas, RAFI Chief Operating Officer Dominica Chua, and RAFI Micro-finance Bogo Branch Manager Jacob Tanza

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Julie’s: 5 Marketing Points for Franchise

October 17, 2011 By CBSIcontent Leave a Comment

Franchising is the most dynamic business model in the world and it has been going on since the early 80’s and 90’s. In many ways, being part of a franchise system offers immense advantages such as instant brand recognition, among others.

Mature entrepreneurs looking for a business opportunity understand this concept. In a way, they are best described as “Franchise Hunters,” realizing that no business is simple and that successful franchises are bound by corporate structure and operational safeguards.

Here are four specific strengths of Julies Bakeshop that make it an ideal franchise business.

Why Julie’s Bakeshop

In the market for a brand that sells? Join the country’s number one bakeshop – Julie’s Bakeshop!

With over 130 successful Franchisees in the Julie’s Bakeshop family operating close to 500 profitable Julie’s Bakeshops nationwide, you too, can be part of the country’s strongest bakeshop brand!

Julie’s Bakeshop’s (JBS) leadership in the neighbourhood bakeshop category is unquestionable. The many innovations and best-practices JBS introduced when it started in 1981 are now considered industry standard and are imitated by other bakeshops. And while the rest are still catching up, JBS continues to bring more innovation and expansion models. Now, JBS is not only considering expansion in the Philippines but outside of it as well.

Ultimately, the foundation for the extreme popularity of JBS is the high quality of its bread products. Years of experience have translated into making a proprietary JBS blend. A blend sure to keep customers coming back for more – daily! Add to that the efficient and professional Franchise Support Group systems and you have a bakeshop’s recipe to success!

2) Franchise hunters want efficient financial and operational control systems.

Full Support

Until recently, franchising used to be thought of as a principle reserved for multi-billion dollar foreign food chains. Small and medium scale entrepreneurs have quickly followed suit and in turn created a world of opportunity accounting for 15 percent of total retail revenues in 2010.

In principle, it is simply “the practice of using another firm’s successful business model” So what small and medium entrepreneurs lacked in competence and operational expertise, franchisors offered and together, these partnerships flourished.

Profitable franchises are those with highly efficient financial and operational systems. Systems already tried, tested, and put in place to protect a franchisee’s investment. Created and supported by trained and experienced professionals who have mastered their fields.

Julies’s Bakeshop is manned by a team of professionals who provide support in Marketing, Operations, Construction, Accounting, Franchise Development and Human Resource Development. It’s Research and Development Department runs a fully operational laboratory to continuously improve on over 200 varieties of bread and other bakery products. It has three fully-staffed Franchise Support offices – the Head office in Cebu, and full-management offices in Davao and Metro Manila. Each office more than adequately staffed to meet the needs of the growing number of JBS Franchisees.

3) Franchise hunters want wide marketing support scope and community exposure

Always Number One

To maintain market leadership and spur sales growth, Julie’s Bakeshop employs a wide range of Marketing and Advertising Support systems. Working with experienced Marketing Communications groups, JBS has well-placed and effective material in tri-media as well as a comprehensive Public Relations program. All planned for JBS to remain on top-of-mind of its customers.

Julie’s Bakeshop has also taken to heart its commitment of giving back to the community thru numerous Corporate Social Responsibility projects throughout the whole year. Among them are feeding programs, supporting medical missions and educational programs and scholarships because beyond the business is a heart that cares.

4) Franchise hunters look for efficient supply systems. – quick availability of supplies from highly reputable sources at fair market prices

Strong Partners

To ensure product quality and profitability, Julie’s Bakeshop partners with many of the Philippines’ food groups to guarantee quick availability of supplies from highly reputable sources at fair market prices.

All Julie’s Bakeshops carry more than just bread and bakery products. Always ahead to ensure that customers get a little more than expected, Julie’s has partnered with Coke, Selecta, Nature’s Spring and very recently Purefoods. This partnership with industry leaders has catapulted Julie’s into new heights.

5) Julie’s Proven Track Record

Julies has over 30 years of experience in the bakeshop industry and over 500 Julie’s bakeshops operated by about 130 franchisees. No other bakeshop can boast of having more franchise success stores in various parts of the country. Julies is undeniably the country’s strongest bakeshop brand and the nation’s largest bakeshop chain. Proof that the Julie’s system works.

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Krispy Kreme To Open First Outlet in Cebu

October 16, 2011 By CBSIcontent 1 Comment

Kripsy Kreme, the famous brand of sugary-glazed doughnuts will open its first branch in Cebu.

Cebuanos don’t anymore have to go to Luzon to bring simple dotted-designed boxes filled with piles of oozing sweetness of round pastries for “pasalubong” in Cebu.

It will be a sweet weekend treat for Cebuanos this October 22, 2o11 as it will be the day of Krispy Kreme’s official opening of its first branch in Cebu at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

But Cebuanos can still visit the outlet a day before to check the goodies.

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Why Avail a Franchise of Julie’s Bakeshop

October 16, 2011 By CBSIcontent Leave a Comment

Home-grown Julies Bakeshop has embarked on a new business model that focuses on its core competency which has made it the largest community bakeshop in the country.

JFC CEO and President Joseph R. Gandionco said the company’s new direction aims to achieve its goal of providing improved quality yet affordable bread-products and to expanding its product reach.

In expanding its product reach for the benefit of more Filipinos, JFC’s vision is to provide more support to its franchisees to help them succeed.

Julie’s franchising company, Julie’s Franchise Corp. (JFC), is also looking at the company’s franchise design to make improvements for the benefit of its business partners, its existing and prospective franchisees.

A Julie’s franchise investment amounts to P1.8 million to P2 million. This includes the P250, 000 franchise fee, security deposit, business development or start-up cost, building renovation cost, machinery and equipment and equipment cost, and ingredient. Based on company studies, the average return-on-investment of its existing franchisees is only in two years.

Interested investors need only to submit a letter of intent to franchise, the certified copy of the property’s certificate of title for those who own the property where the bakeshop will be located. For those who will be leasing a property, a letter of intent to lease and the proof of ownership of the lessor and copy of the building’s tax declaration and location map are needed.

Julie’s started business in 1988. It has grown through the years with the help of its over 600 franchisees all over the country. Julie’s has received numerous awards and recognitions from various institutions for consistently exhibiting high standard of growth and development in all aspects of franchise operations.

In June 1999 Julie’s was dubbed as the “Success Story of the Year” and on October 1999 as “Outstanding Country – Side Investor” by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. These awards were followed on June 2000 with the Outstanding Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneur Award and the Certificate of Recognition as Outstanding Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneur Award by the Federation of Filipino – Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce.

In 2002 Julie’s garnered the “Who’s Who in the Philippines: The Best Bakeshop of the Year” by the National Consumers Excellence Award.

In 2005, Julie’s Franchise Corporation was awarded with the Franchise Excellence Award given by the Philippine Franchise Associations, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Philippine Retailers Association. Also in 2005 Julies was given the “ Garbo sa Sugbu” Award, a recognition from the Office of Governor Gwen Garcia and the “Most Socially Responsible Entrepreneur Award” from the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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A Sweeter Treat Beyond Luzon

September 21, 2011 By CBSIcontent 1 Comment

Five years after Krispy Kreme set foot in the Philippines, the confectionary company immediately garnered its own niche leading to an extensive expansion across Metro Manila.

Krispy Kreme opened its 1st store at Bonifacio Global City in November 2006. At present, Krispy Kreme boasts of 23 stores that serve renowned melt-in-your mouth doughnuts and coffee.

“We achieved what the Americans have been feasting on since 1930’s—the famous Krispy Kreme doughnut line, best served after the hot light outside the store flashes on,” says Jim Fuentebella, Chairman of Krispy Kreme Philippines . “And we also experienced the long lines that people in the US do, every time a new store opens for business.”

In fact, what the Filipinos did was more than just a line. True to Krispy Kreme’s passion for fun and excitement, the first customers get a month or even a year long supply of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Thus, some camped near the branch hours and even days before the new store’s opening.

And this is probably the scene that Cebuanos should expect now that Krispy Kreme is about to land on the celebrated Queen City of the South.

“Bringing Krispy Kreme in one of the country’s most vibrant cities is just one of the results of our continuous expansion outside Metro Manila,” says Fuentebella.

Meanwhile, Mark Gamboa, Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme Philippines says that the Krispy Kreme branch in Cebu will also offer wide varieties of doughnuts and beverages that made Krispy Kreme famous across the globe.

“We want to share the Krispy Kreme experience in our Cebu market thus we are bringing what the brand has to offer all the way down to the south,” says Gamboa. “From the world’s famous Original Glazed, yeast-raised and cake doughnut varieties, to our Signature Coffee and its different hot and cold variants—they can experience them all.”

Soon to be located in Ayala Center ’s The Terraces, Krispy Kreme Cebu is poised to be a sweet-destination-treat in the thriving Cebu Business District. Surrounded with sophisticated establishments, green landscapes and orchestrated water features, Krispy Kreme’s future location promises a relaxing yet refined surroundings of Cebu.

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Mandaue Business Month 2011- Calendar of Activities

August 4, 2011 By CBSIcontent Leave a Comment

The biggest business event in Mandaue City, Cebu happens this August with Mandaue Business Month 2011. Spearheaded by Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, MBM 2011 will showcase a myriad of activities starting with OBRA Negosyo Eswela Exhibit on August 5-15, 2011 at Cebu International Convention Center and Photo Gallery Exhibits.

Mandaue Business Movement 2011 also holds the following activities:

1. Photo Gallery: MCCI Through the Years at Ayala Center and ParkMall

2. Mandaue City Clean Up

3. Bloodletting at Pacific Mall Super Metro

4. One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit

5. Launch of Obra Negosyo Eskwela Season 2

6. Groundbreaking of Gawad Kalinga Maguikay Multipurpose Bldg.

7. OVANTA: Outstanding Ventures and New Technological Alternatives Exhibition

8. Trees Brew Life (Tree-planting)

9. Search for W.I.N.N.E.R.’s (Women in Need, Now Entrepreneurs and Role Models)

10. Surgical Dental Mission

11. Launch of Sulong Mandaue

12. Chamber Night Featuring ECOWALK: SUSTAINABILITY IN STYLE

For inquiries and reservations ( in case you want to join any of the activities listed), please contact MANDAUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (MCCI) Secretariat at (032) 420-2232, 420-2252, 343-3491 or Email info_mcci@yahoo.com.

For complete list of activities of Mandaue Business Month, check below:

Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. is the official media partner of Mandaue Business Month 2011.

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Mandaue Business Movement 2010

September 11, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating its 45th founding anniversary this year 2010.

To highlight the celebration, MCCI brings in a new perspective in promoting the Province of Cebu and Mandaue City’s business and industry. With the theme “Leading the Business Drive at 45,” MCCI reshaped its flagship event, the Mandaue Business Month, to a more dynamic and sustainable Mandaue Business Movement (MBM) in response to the nation’s call for reform and transformation.

In partnership with the local government of Mandaue City and the Province of Cebu, the MBM 2010 shall pave the way to a series of events and activities aimed to uphold and develop a sustainable economy where business takes on a leadership role in using environmentally friendly technology, practicing social responsibility, integrating human resource development and enforcing policies that promote responsible business performance while achieving growth.

OBJECTIVES

To strengthen the partnership between the local government and the private sector as a key element in a sustainable economy;
To bring in new learnings for the business community to show what needs to be done to develop a more sustainable business economy so they can make a firm commitment to sustainable change, and move to specific actions both individually and collectively;
To showcase the best of Cebu Province and Mandaue City in terms of culture, industries, products and services, facilities, various sites and governance.

THE MBM 2010 EVENTS

MANDAUE RUN FOR LIFE
August 1, 2010 – 4:00 a.m.
Parkmall Mandaue City

The marathon will serve as the opening salvo of the MBM events. This will be participated in by various civic and business organizations in Mandaue and Cebu. Proceeds of the marathon will be allocated for the benefit of MCCI’s medical mission and the Dasig Kabataan Foundation.

MANDAUE – WIDE TREE PLANTING
August 7, 2010
This tree planting activity will be done simultaneously with the nationwide tree planting activity of San Miguel Corporation.

ONE CEBU BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
August 9, 2010 – 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Cebu International Convention Center

To be attended by top business executives, the business summit has the theme “The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action”. The intent of the summit is to leave the participants with an understanding of what they need to do to contribute to sustainable development and the strong commitment to do something about it.

CEBU INTERNATIONAL TESOL CONFERENCE
“The English Language: The Power to Connect”
August 12 – 15, 2010
Cebu International Convention Center

Anchored on the theme “The English Language: The Power to Connect,” the event will bring together both internationally and nationally renowned speakers and a wealth of abstracts from over 100 educators worldwide. Topics will include, among others, second language acquisition theories, teaching English to international students, professional issues on educational standards, and alternative approaches and latest trends in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

This event is initiated and organized by the Cebu Leads Foundation and is strongly supported by MCCI.

MEDICAL MISSION
August 28, 2010 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cenapro Ground, Jagobiao, Mandaue City

This activity is intended to benefit the poor families of Mandaue City.

MY BUSINESS IDOL
September 2010

The competition will feature the student entrepreneur as the idol. Cebu’s premiere colleges and universities will vie for the prize which is intended to provide them with the initial capital to launch their own business.

LEADERS FORUM
September 2010

The Leaders Forum is a special leadership event targeted more directly at the highest levels of leadership in business. It will focus on topics related to the role of government and public policy. It will present an agenda for business to pursue a creative and positive environment for enterprise sustainability.

HALANGDON AWARDS AND CHAMBER NIGHT
September 2010

In Cebuano, the word “Halangdon” means highly esteemed, noble, respected. A culminating activity of MBM 2010 is the awarding of the best of Cebu — its iconic products, places, people, philanthropy.

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One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit 2010

August 3, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

Learn. Connect. Commit. Act. That is the general thrust of this year’s Mandaue Business Movement (MBM 2010) and also for the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010. After the recently concluded Mandaue Run for Life 2010, the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be on August 9, 2010 at the Cebu international Convention Center, Mandaue City.

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 will be attended by top business executives. The business summit has the theme “The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action“. The intent of the summit is to leave the participants with an understanding of what they need to do to contribute to sustainable development and the strong commitment to do something about it.

The Sustainable Business Revolution: A CALL TO ACTION!

What is this all about?

Experts agree that making the shift to a sustainable business economy is critical to the future of the Philippines and the world. Without making that leap, the environment we so cherish will continue to deteriorate at an increasingly rapid pace, which in turn will affect the quality of life for all of us. by taking on the challenge of “Becoming Sustainable”, we as a business community can reverse that trend and truly create a lasting legacy of sustainable long term growth for business, our community and the natural world around us.

Making that happen requires a “revolution” both in thinking and in action on the part of business leaders throughout the world. In this first of a series of summits, the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting in 2010 and 2011, you as an attendee will have a unique opportunity to join that revolution and build a sustainable business legacy or your company, you community, and our country.

What will I get if I join this event?

LEARN why sustainability is so important and what you need to do to make the transformation in you own business.

CONNECT with major business leaders who have made the leap to sustainability and who can help you with your own challenges, as well as with other attendees around you who may provide unique partnership opportunities going forward.

COMMIT to specific steps you company needs to take to move into this new world of sustainable business.

ACT on the first of those steps you just committed to, so that when you go back to your company afterwards you are already moving toward your long-term goals.

Who should attend?

CEOs and other Senior Executives within corporations, Senior Government Policy Managers, Investment Executives, Educational Leaders and members of Business Support Organizations.

Varied talks from Environment, Technology, Energy, Business, Social Development and to Advocacy given by prestigious speakers! Like: ALex Lacson, Antonio Meloto, Jr. and many more!

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 is organized by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry and in partnership with the Province of Cebu, Mandaue City and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

For more information about the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010, you may contact and register at MCCI – 3/F FCB Financial Center Building, AC Cortes Avenue Corner P. Burgos St. ALang-alang, Mandaue City, Philippines, 6014; (032) 4202252 / (032) 4202232.

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New MCCI Board Takes Oath, New Members Inducted, Sponsors and Media Partners Sign MOA

July 23, 2010 By CebuBloggers Leave a Comment

The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry which is celebrating its 45^th Founding Anniversary this year has a new Board of Directors who were inducted into office last July 13, 2010 by no less than Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu at the Laguna Garden Café.

Sworn into office were Eric Mendoza, Mastercraft Philippines (President), Wilson Ng, Ng Khai Development Corporation (VP-External), Philip Tan, Wellmade Motors & Development Corporation(VP-Internal), Donato Busa, DMC Busa Printers (Secretary), Michelle Co, RCBC Banilad (Treasurer), Stanley Go, Virginia Food Inc. (Treasurer).

Other members of the Board include Girlie Garces, San Miguel Corporation, Brian Chua, Suzuki Auto Cebu, Wesley Chiongbian, Mynimo.com, Marylou Ngo-Ang, Dynamic Castings, Carmel de Pio Salvador, Global Carrier Philippines, Inc., Edgar Allan Po, Winner Plastic Corporation, Dennis Wong, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Miguelito Pato, Multi-concept Furnishing Export and Glenn Anthony Soco, GA Satellite Ventures.

On the same occasion, Mayor Jonas Cortes of Mandaue City inducted the newest addition to MCCI’s roster of members including Aboitizland, Inc., ACE Medical Solutions, Basic Graphics, Inc., Banco de Oro North and South Mandaue, Barte Customs Brokerage, Blue Dot Phils., Inc., Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc., Rollway Freight and Shipping Agencies Corp., Gaisano Grand Mall, Prince Warehouse Club – Mandaue, Tasteful Snack and Confectionary Corp., Kainos Health, Security Bank, Sophie’s Corner, The Y2R Novelty Corporation, RJN Total Security Solutions Technology, Mynimo.com, Lordy Enterprises, Citigold Wealth Management, and Smart Infinity.

The oathtaking and induction were time during the launch of the Mandaue Business Month which has been reshaped and branded into the Mandaue Business Movement.

Mr. Eric Mendoza, MCCI President, explained that the chamber decided to redefine its role and their strategic objectives in response to the call of the times.

He further added that with this new Mandaue Business Movement, the chamber shall be able to implement “bolder steps” to steer the business community towards its long term goal of sustainability and social transformation not just for a month but all-year. This re-branded project shall involve programs and activities geared towards developing a sustainable economy where business leads and initiates the use of environmentally-friendly technology, practice social responsibility, integrate human resource development and enforce policies that will promote responsible business performance while achieving growth.

On the same day was the signing of MBM 2010’s Memorandum of Agreement for all the sponsors and media partners.