About 500 participants are expected to attend the Bacolod Business Summit and Expo 2024 at the Central Hall of Ayala Malls Capitol Central on September 13-14, John Anthony Ledesma, Bacolod Entrepreneurs United (BEU) president, said during the event’s media launch on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Ledesma also said that 50 exhibitors will be displaying their products.
The event is organized by BEU in partnership with the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry and with the support from the office of the city mayor through the Bacolod City Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions, Bacolod Tourism Office and Sectoral Affairs Office, a press release said.
This year’s summit theme is “Building the Future for a Sustainable Bacolod”.
Expected to attend business event are delegates from the micro, small, and medium enterprises of Metro Bacolod, various entrepreneurs, various colleges, local government units of Negros Occidental and with special collaborations with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo Chapter, European Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australia- Philippines.
The summit aims to foster stronger business relationships, promote collaboration, and attract investments to Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental, the press release said.
By bringing together key industry players from both local and international markets, Ledesma also said that the event “will provide a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring potential partnerships.”
Dagyaw Negrense president Anne Ledesma said there will be a “Junior BEU Contest” where the youth participants will present their business innovations.
We will also launch the Dagyaw Scholarship Program, Ledesma said.*