Monday, December 11, 2006 Food, anti-pest firms garner awards By Danilo V. Adorador III
A PEST control company and at least two locally renowned food processors won this year's search for Outstanding Business Enterprise (OBE) -- an annual business award given by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (Oro Chamber).
The award, given during Oro Chamber's board of trustees' election and general membership meeting last Friday, recognizes local companies in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) category which have demonstrated excellent business practices.
Aspecon Pest Control, VJANDEP and SLERS bagged awards in the micro, small and medium enterprise categories, respectively, while another food processor, Darling Food Products and SunnyFarm Foods each received special citations for their "exemplary products innovation and research development."
The OBE, now on its second year, is a flagship project of Oro Chamber president Ruben Vegafria, who is stepping out next year after two years at the helm.
During his president's report, Vegafria underscored Oro Chamber's contribution in local business development, including the strengthening of local SMEs, overseas trade missions, creation of inter-chamber links with international partners and the advancement of information and communications technology in the city.
"This year, we saw various collaborations with individuals and organizations, enriching the Oro Chamber as an organization and me as a person," said Vegafria.
Largely praised for his hands-on management, Vegafria's stint also marked the acquisition of a prized property at Pueblo de Oro where the Oro Chamber Business Development Centre will soon rise.
Vegafria's leadership also saw the group's membership rise and its assets grow.
Last October, Oro Chamber's Family Welfare Program was adjudged the best of its kind in the entire country by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
