MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Occidental, in collaboration with the Provincial Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council, spearheaded the Provincial MSME Summit to track the progress of DTI’s Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) program graduates and other supported MSMEs at the Grand Luxe Ballroom, Royal Garden Hotel, Ozamiz City.
With the theme “Empowering MSMEs, Driving Innovation, and Building Connections,” the event assisted MSMEs with learning sessions on trending topics aligned with the priorities of DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque as well as fostered collaboration among stakeholders to support MSME development in the province.
The summit featured relevant discussions on enhancing business organizational culture; basic information, opportunities, and legal requirements of franchising; harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization in business; and the introduction of a point-of-sale (POS) system.
Guest speakers were Geralde O. Tio, entrepreneur and founder of multiple local businesses; lawyer Nicole Villanueva-Yu, an affiliate of the Philippine Franchise Association; Dr. Adrian P. Galido from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT); and Engr. Benedict T. Te, CEO of Te Group of Companies.
The summit also organized a one-on-one consultation with the speakers for MSMEs to further enhance their understanding and address specific business challenges.
DTI-10 OIC Regional Director Ruel Paclipan congratulated the organizers and the participants for the laudable event.
“The summit gathers the major stakeholders of MSME development in Misamis Occidental to discuss trends and development that would probably propel the MSMEs of the province,” he said.
Provincial MSMED Council Chairperson Elvira D. Tan also highlighted the unwavering support of the provincial and city governments and emphasized the summit’s relevance in promoting competitiveness among MSMEs.
The Provincial MSME Summit is one of DTI Misamis Occidental’s efforts to empower MSMEs through innovation, capacity building, and strong partnerships for MSMEs to become important contributors to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Misamis Occidental. (DTI Misamis Occidental/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)
