Archive for October 7th, 2006

Cebu’s costume jewelry exports grow 46% in 2005

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

cebu’s costume jewelry sector has spurred “tremendous” growth last year despite the low prices of competitors from China, an industry leader said.

Marose Sobreno, cebu-Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters (cebu-Fame), said cebu’s total exports last year increased to 46.76 percent, or reached US63.4 million dollars compared to the US43.2 million dollars in 2004. More…

Cebu chosen as pilot economic research and business center

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

Cebu has been chosen as one of the pilot areas for the establishment of a National Economic Research and Business Center (NERBAC), an agency that will help fast track investment entry and processes in the country. More…

TV program gives would-be entrepreneurs seed money

Saturday, October 7th, 2006

TO help develop the Cebuanos’ entrepreneurial skills, a reality show on the “real life drama” of putting up a small business will be launched today.

Kapamilyang Negosyo, a project initiated by Jonie Chan, executive director of the Cebu City United Multi-sectoral Coordinating Council, aims to gather aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a livelihood training program and come up with their own business plan. More…