MCCI to address emerging tech, biz models during MBM 2023

CEBU CITY – The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to address emerging technology, new business models and other challenges during the Mandaue Business Month (MBM) 2023, an annual series of events from August 3 to October 18 this year.

“We are entering a new era that technology has ushered in. Thus, our MBM 2023 theme is “Empowering Business for the New Era. New business models, artificial intelligence, changing geopolitical landscape, and a borderless economy are becoming the norm. We need to face these challenges head-on,” MCCI Vice President for Internal Affairs and MBM 2023 Chairman Mark Anthony Ynoc said.

At the launching of MBM 2023 on July 20 at the City Sports Club, Ynoc told media that the various events are aimed to equip businesses to cope with present challenges.  With the adoption of technology across all industries, the new reality changes as the sector struggles to reinvent businesses.

It is quite important to embrace the future and explore insights in the new era with one that helps achieve growth and positive impact for businesses, Ynoc added.

The Mandaue Business Month 2023 kicks off on August 3 with the MCCI Business Connect and Induction of New Members set at Horizon in Oakridge Business Park.  This is chaired by Marvey Alcantara, Uratex director for Vismin, and co-chaired by Mae Ann Yee, Creative Director of Purple Chalk.  

As part of MCCI’s corporate social responsibility, member companies will participate in a tree-planting activity at Mandaue Green Learning Park on August 5 and this is spearheaded by San Miguel Corp. through Girlie Garces.

According to MCCI President Kelie Ko, general manager of KGK Management Inc. that on August 11-13, selected micro-entrepreneurs will participate in a three-day exhibit at SM Seaside North Wing showcasing the top Sugbo Negosyo winners while the MCCI Business Seminars are conducted on August 22 at the Benedicto College in Mandaue City, chaired by Ynoc.

Ko bared that one of the highlights of MBM 2023 is the MCCI Business Summit chaired by Walter Ong, Chief Financial Officer of Worldwide Steel, scheduled on August 23 at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu.

The next day, August 24, Sarah Matthews, a seasoned speaker and travel trend spotter, will discuss the topic “Digital Makeover: Enhancing Online Reputation in the Travel Industry in a Post-Pandemic World” at the City Sports Club.

Another highlight for MBM 2023 is the Bakery World on September 14 to 16 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Ko, who chairs this event said MCCI aims to help build entrepreneurs.

“We are not only doing this for the big bakeries or big cafes, we are doing this for the MSMEs as well. Our activities in Bakery World includes seminars so new bakers, home-based bakers, and new business owners will learn a lot of new technology. This is really upskilling,” he explained.

The Property & Investment Expo is scheduled on October 5 to 8 at Ayala Center Cebu that will showcase the latest and upcoming projects of real estate companies.

MBM 2023 also includes fun activities for member companies and their employees. Teams from member companies will compete in the Lord of the Pins Bowling Tournament set on August 17 for the preliminary and August 19 for the finals.

Employees of member companies will be given the chance to show their talent at the MCCI Talent Fest. The audition for this competition is set on August 26 while the semi-finals will be held at the Benedicto College on September 2 and the finals will be on September 29 at the Mandaue Sports Complex.

MBM 2023 will culminate on the Chamber Night on October 18, 2023 at Oakridge Pavilion in Mandaue City.