CBM 2019 is ready for “Innovation in Action” for the whole month of June

26  April  2019,  Marco  Polo  Plaza  Cebu.     The  Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will officially launch its annual flagship project, Cebu Business Month. Now on its 23rd  year, CBM 2019 carries the theme: “INNOVATION IN ACTION.”

CBM 2019 Chairperson  Ms.  Lilu Aliño

The   Chamber, through its current   Cebu   Business Month team spearheaded by Overall  Chairperson  Ms.  Lilu Aliño emphasizes the importance of innovation in all aspects of  business  especially  in  this digital  age.   Further,  she  stresses  that  CBM  2019  aims  to  empower MSME’s  through  innovations  that  bring  real  benefits,  drive  growth  & improve business productivity and competitiveness.   She would like to invite entrepreneurs in ICT-BPM, Tourism & different Entrepreneurship sectors to join “Innovation in Action”.

“Take  advantage  of  CBM  2019  curated  events  and  activities,  exciting exhibitions, pitching sessions, and conferences with power speakers this coming May 31 to June 30, 2019 at strategic venues,” says Aliño.

CCCI President, Mr. Virgilio G. Espeleta believes that each business firm has  to  be  AGILE  and  INNOVATIVE  in  addressing  or  adopting  to disruptions and the only way to do this is to leverage on technology and other   game-changing   innovations   especially   in   building   internal capabilities, keeping pace with changing market behaviors, using faster and cost-effective marketing and financial instruments.

Espeleta says, “Let’s experience and get into action as we provide every participant opportunities to adopt innovative ways of doing business.”  In addition, he says “As we launch our 2019 CBM, let this be an opportunity to  synergize,  converge  and  collaborate  in  “Connecting  Opportunities. Growing Businesses.   Creating Value.   For inclusive growth, collective prosperity and global competitiveness.”

Cebu Business Month highlights the following events: Grand Launching and  Press  Conference at  Marco  Polo  Plaza Cebu  on  April  26;  Grand Opening  Salvo  at  Ayala  Center  Cebu  on  May  31;  One  Town,  One Product Exhibit from May 31 – June 2 at Ayala Center Cebu; Cebu.IFF Curtain Raiser on June 5 at Robinsons Galleria Cebu; MSME Industry Ed Tour on June 5; Entrepreneurship Summit & Innovation Expo from

 June 12 – 14 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel; CEO Networking Night on June 13 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel; Tourism Innovation Forum on  June  18  at  Marco  Polo  Plaza  Cebu;  Business-In-Golf  (B-I-G) Tournament on June 20 at Alta Vista Golf & Country Club; Lumba’g Laag sa  Sugbo  from  June  21-23  (Consolacion-Northern  part  of  Cebu); Lumba’g  Laag  Sugbo  Awards  on  June  25  at  SM  Cebu  City;  How  to Franchise  Your  Business  Seminary  by  Philippine  Franchise  Assn.  on June  26  at  Golden  Prince  Hotel  &  Suites; Grand  Chamber  Awards  & Fellowship Night on June 28 at Marco Polo Plaza; Franchise Negosyo Para Sa Cebu Exhibit on June 28-29 at the Ayala Center Cebu; Sugbo Entertainment Expo (SEE) Cebu from June 29-30 at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.

Cebu  Business  Month  2019  aims  to  inspire,  promote  and  grow  Cebu business. It will gather business individuals and entrepreneurs to share best practices and technologies, and showcase products and services where possible affiliations can be consummated.  This is supplemented by  the  team’s  desire  of  enhancing  business  and  effecting  wide-scale economic development especially among the small and medium scale enterprises.

Be ready to connect opportunities, grow business, and create value for your enterprise!