Oro’s biggest product expo opens

CAGAYAN de Oro’s biggest product exhibition opens Tuesday here at the Atrium of LimKetKai Center.

Spearheaded by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (OroChamber), the event showcases local products and services; people and industries; and places in Northern Mindanao region.

The three-day display of products ranging from aqua-marine, agribusiness, bamboo, handicrafts, ICT and eco-tourism destinations, runs until October 4, 2012.

EXPO OPENING. Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc (ORO CHAMBER) president Ma. Teresa Alegrio (center) leads the cutting of ribbon signaling the official opening of the Cagayan de Oro’s Best Enterprise Services and Trade Exposition (Oro Best Expo 2012) at the Atrium of LimKetKai Center Tuesday, the biggest product exhibition of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cagayan de Oro. With her are Amb. Harry K. Thomas (extreme left), councilor Ramon Tabor and Oro Best Expo 2012 chairperson Jeffrey Ang. (Photo by Loui S. Maliza)

Themed “Helping MSMEs Rebuild,” exposition will be consisted of forums on the following: Marketing Strategies on October 3 at 9am to 11:30am; Livelihood cum Entrepreneurship on October 3 at 1pm to 5:00pm; and Financing Forum on October 4 at 9am to 11:30am, all at the Limketkai Atrium. The 1st Cagayan de Oro Business Conference will be held on October 4 at 2:30pm to 8pm at the Grand Caprice Restaurant; Job Fair on October 2-4; and Scholarship Fair on October 2-4, all at the Limketkai Atrium. The Orobest Expo 2012 committee is inviting companies to join the event and showcase their products and services. For related queries and confirmation, contact Yvonce or Rhoda at 858-4068/309-0951.

The year’s biggest trade exhibit in Northern Mindanao would also showcase various skills of the city’s and neighboring regions exceptional people. Aspiring businessman or just started business, this event is a great opportunity for them as it shares best practices of some business leaders in the region.

Ambassador Harry K. Thomas graced Tuesday’s event highlighting all-out support of the U.S. government to the Philippines’ economic growth.

Thomas admitted being honored to become the guest of honor during the event even as he renewed announcements of the U.S. government to back the Philippines’ up with its economic reforms.

He also lauded Oro Chamber for being the best business organization in the entire country and spearheading the display of local products.