Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will have access to more than 50 of Go Negosyo’s free entrepreneurial mentoring events as the non-profit organization prepares to intensify its programs amid the bright aspects for the Philippine economy this 2024.
Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go Negosyo)
This was revealed by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, who is also the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Lead for Jobs, in a statement on Thursday, Jan. 18.
The group is currently preparing for the “3M on Wheels,” the first entrepreneurship event for 2024, at the TriNoma Mall this weekend.
“The free entrepreneurship mentoring event this Saturday demonstrates how our efforts for MSMEs will intensify this year, especially considering the bright prospects for our country’s economy,” Concepcion said, referring to how experts and economists expect the Philippine economy to continue its progress this year.
Despite the global economic challenges, the Philippine delegation to the 2024 World Economic Forum affirmed that the Philippines is the best place in the region for foreign investments.
“I am glad that Speaker [Martin] Romualdez reiterated the President’s message, that the Philippines is ready, and that we are a bright spot amidst the global recession,” Concepcion added.
This year, Go Negosyo plans to hold at least 50 free entrepreneurship mentoring events, as well as double the number of small entrepreneurs they can help start and grow their businesses.
He also stressed the importance of helping MSMEs scale up “for the Philippines to rise above poverty.”
The 3M on Wheels event this weekend is a Go Negosyo program that offers free one-on-one coaching for active and aspiring entrepreneurs and financing and market solutions.
MSMEs from Quezon City and nearby cities are expected to flock to the event this Saturday, Jan. 20, to receive free entrepreneurship coaching from veteran mentors and top business executives.
They can also explore available marketing options and financing services from the various participating companies during the event, which will also be graced by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.
According to Go Negosyo, a special part of the program will be a short talk by entrepreneur and content creator Isabel Magalona Go, who founded her business But First Coffee during the pandemic.
She is expected to share how small entrepreneurs can use readily available social media tools to promote and market their products and services.