Cebu Business Month 2015: Showcasing a Glocalized Cebu

The local business scene here in Cebu City is very much busy these days since the Cebu Business Month was launched last May 29, 2015. Organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) annually every month of June, this event is a much-awaited activity that enjoins all entrepreneurs and businessmen from various industries --- tourism, information and communication technology, business process outsourcing, creative/furniture, and more, to showcase their strengths and engage the consumer market to pay attention to the services and products they are offering.   

This year’s theme is GLOCALIZED CEBU. CCCI’s main objective is to inspire, promote and grow Cebu business by gathering industry stakeholders in month-long activities and events, to open possibilities for more networking and linkages that will redound to the overall improvement of the local economy.

The CCCI is helping to strengthen Cebu’s economy, making itself equipped for the ongoing ASEAN Economic Integration which was launched in the entire country this year.

According to its website, CBM 2015 is now on its 19^th year. GLOCALIZED CEBU, CBM 2015 programs shall provide a platform to establish networks of local interactions and global connections to stimulate a trans-national business community.

CBM 2015 Line-up of Events 

4th Cebu International Documentary Film Festival

June 11, 2015, Cinema One, SM City Cebu

A platform for filmmakers, producers, artists, media practitioners and film enthusiasts to develop and share creative talents and socially-inclined film-making experience through documentary films.

Business-in-Golf Tournament

June 12, 2015, Cebu Country Club

The Business-in-Golf Tournament is designed to promote camaraderie and healthy competition among participating entrepreneurs.

The event lets the entrepreneurs practice their skills not just in playing golf, but in playing by the rules as well. It exhibits balance, coordination and cooperation which are necessary skills needed to sustain every entrepreneur’s business.

Techno-Tour Amazing Adventure Challenge (TTAAC 2015)

June 16, 2015 – June 17, 2015, Southern and Mid-west of Cebu

This 3-day-2-night EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM adventure race will promote and showcase Cebu’s tourism, culture and heritage through technology and adventure.

TTAAC 2015 will bring participants from the designated starting points in the city of Cebu to the south and southwest municipalities of the Cebu Province in search of historical sites and familiarize themselves with the culture and products of the respective municipalities.

Entrepreneurship Grand Expo 

June 18, 2015 – June 21, 2015, Radisson Blu Cebu

This event shall provide a platform to showcase and strengthen the capabilities of local companies and resources, which in turn become a competitive advantage to attract more foreign companies, thereby, fostering new linkages and partnership with global key players.

International Travel Fiesta

June 19, 2015 – June 21, 2015, SM City Cebu Trade Hall, Northwing Atrium

The International Travel Fiesta is one of the major events of CBM 2015 under the Tourism thrust, which aims to provide a platform to launch all of Cebu’s new destinations through showcasing, interactions and business matching. This event shall also serve as a knowledge-sharing platform to discuss relevant tourism-related issues/concerns, opportunities and experiences and be able to come up with a concrete plan. This will gather both public and private sectors.

CBM 2015 is now attracting a bigger number of out-of-Cebu local and international participants, aside from the province's local patrons.

For more event line-ups, please visit http://www.cebubusinessmonth.net/.