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Iloilo Business Club   ILOILO BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER

IBRC started its operation last August 2001 as a project of the Canadian International Development Agency-Private Enterprises Assistance Linkages Project 1 (CIDA-PEARL 1).

The Center was created to offer business consultancy services specifically in the aspect of capacity building, investment promotion and marketing to SMEs in Iloilo City and Region 6. The Center was aimed to conduct economic briefings; offer training courses; spearhead study missions and tours; technical skills demonstration; compile research information and general services required of SMEs in Iloilo and the region.

Iloilo Business Club   IBRC PROJECTS

Federalism Roadshow

  • held last October 2005 at the John Paul II Hall of the Archbishop's Residence
  • organized by the Bishop's Businessmen Conference with the assistance of the Iloilo Business Resource Center
  • a forum on a national roadshow to discuss inputs of the public on the proposed change of government

Caltex Mentor Program

  • held last August 13-September 3, 2005 at the Jalandoni Memorial Elementary School, Lapuz, Lapaz, Iloilo City
  • organized by Caltex Philippines and the Rotary Club of Metro Iloilo with the assistance of the IBRC of IBC
  • for 4 Saturdays, 30 elementary students, appraised with deficient reading skills, were subjected to mentoring by members of the Rotary Club of Metro Iloilo, Roteract and employees of Caltex Philippines.

Feria Española in Iloilo

  • held last June 29-30, 2005 at the Sunset Ballroom or Hotel Del Rio, MH Del Pilar Street, Iloilo City
  • organized by the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the assistance of the Iloilo Business Resource Center of the Iloilo Business Club.
  • A two day trade fair of genuine Spanish products where wine tasting, wine appreciation seminar, Spanish cooking demonstration, flamenco performances and lessons were introduced for free.

Entrepreneurs Development Project

The Entrepreneurs Development (E.D.) Project is a school based program of the Iloilo Business Club, handled by the Iloilo Business Resource Center in collaboration with the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Central Philippine University, University of San Agustin and University of Iloilo which seeks to support development of entrepreneurial mentality, attitude and skills among college students in all year levels.

ENPREPINEW: THE ENTREPRENEUR'S TOOLKIT SERIES

FORUM 1: Introduction on Entrepreneurship - JULY 8, 2005

held at the UPV Auditorium in partnership with IFJE invited guest speakers were Mr. Antonio Jon, Chairman of the Iloilo Business Club and Mr. Jose Concepcion III, Presidential Consultant for Entrepreneurship

FORUM 2 : Developing the Business /Enterprise Plan - AUGUST 24, 2005

held at the Cinema of SM City Iloilo in partnership with IFJE invited guest speakers were Dir. Diosdado Cadena of the DTI-Iloilo, Mr. Emil Diez of JD Bakeshop and Mr. Federico Gonzales of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship

FORUM 3 : Marketing - NOVEMBER 29, 2005

held at the Cinema of SM City Iloilo in partnership with IFJE invited guest speakers were Ms. Joel Yu of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center, Ms. Vivian Cañonero of the Land Bank of the Philippines, Ms. Debbie Namalata of Magnolia, Inc.

FORUM 4 : Managing Business Operations - FEBRUARY 1, 2006

held at the Cinema of SM City Iloilo in partnership with IFJE invited guest speakers were Mr. Joel Adrias of Mang Inasal and Atty. Ed Aguillon of F & E Enterprises

Iloilo Business Club   OTHER PROJECTS

  • Dinagyang 2002-2008 (Marketing and Promotions Committee)
  • Fascinating Iloilo Brochure Publication 2002
  • Skills Training Program on Bamboo Furniture Making for out of school youths
  • Managing Family Business 2001
  • In The Pursuit Of Good Urban Governance 2001
  • Iloilo City Tourism 2001
  • Iloilo Economic Summit Agribusiness: Production And Management Of High Value Crops
  • Financial Management: Planning And Managing Finances In Trying Times
  • evisayas 2001– The New Economy: Seeking Opportunities In A Global Perspective
  • Enterprise Management: Rehabilitating Strategies For Distressed Enterprises
  • Business Ethics: Developing And Expressing Corporate

To this day, the center provides vital support services e.g. equipment rental, business consultancy, feasibility studies, desktop publishing, presentations, event and marketing services, secretariat services, to businessmen members and non-members.

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