Metro Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc., (MCCCIFI) has been a catalyst in promoting peace and progress in Mindanao through its policy advocacies and linkages with government and other development business oriented organizations. MCCCIFI envisions to develop globally competitive enterprises to create employment and spur economic growth in the region.

This Chamber is keen in providing services to cater needs of its members. MCCCIFI conducts trainings, seminar workshop, fora and conferences to keep its members abreast of business issues and updates, improve their management skills and boost their entrepreneurial spirits.

COTABATO CITY to celebrate 6th Business Month

Metro Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (MCCCIFI), in partnership with the City Government of Cotabato, the Department of Trade and Industry-Cotabato City, Department of Tourism-12, Department of Science and Technology-12 and Cotabato City Tourism Promotion Board, is once again spearheading the Cotabato City’s 6th Business Month with the theme “Exploring Business Opportunities in Halal Food Supply Chain” which is significant and in tuned to the needs of the time.  This annual celebration will be the catalyst to this chamber’s effort to brand our city as the first implementer of the true halal certified products based on the standards of Islamic Dietary Laws. The business forum will also serve as the venue where stakeholders and government agencies will convene to solidify its respective commitment to ensure the stability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the city.


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The month long festivity is composed of various events, activities and trainings, one of these is Baggumbal Trade Fair from May 12-27, 2012, wherein local producers from Cotabato City as well as from other neighboring places may feature and exhibit their local produce and products. The producer’s trade fair will be held at the new Tantawan Park where the statue of SULTAN KUDARAT stands, situated at the foot of Piedra Colina which is also a historical landmark. Lies in the heart of Cotabato City, the venue is not only favorable for Trade Expo but also to showcase the heritage of the city.

For those interested in starting small business enterprise, MCCCIFI and GEM will conduct Business Seminar Series on May 16, 2012 at Mami King Restaurant this event will give emphasis on the following topics:

  • How to Prepare a Business Plan
  • How to Acquire a Business Permit
  • How to Access Bank Credits

The highlight of the month long celebration is the 10th Cotabato Business Forum on May 23, 2012 to be held at the South Seas Mall. This event aims to discuss various issues and concerns affecting business climate in the city, and discuss the Local Government Unit’s advocacies and programs in relation to this year’s theme.

Another component event which is the LIVELIHOOD TRAINING SERIES will also be conducted on May 17, 2012 at Mami King Restaurant. This event will tackle the following topics:

  • Cattle Raising
  • Goat Raising
  • Duck Raising
  • Poultry Raising

As the culmination of this year’s business month, Solidarity Night will be conducted on May 31, 2012 at SouthSeas Complex Ballroom. This event will be the gathering of members and officers  of MCCCIFI, LGU, partner Government Agencies, other local chamber of commerce, Local and Potential Entrepreneurs for the formulation of an action plan for the sustainability of Halal Food Supply Chain. In this event shall transpire the symbolic signing of commitment of support to solidify the commitment of the City Government, partner agencies, and the stakeholders as well as the commitment of the LGU for the total implementation of e-BPLS.

The Cotabato City Business month is organized to consistently promote opportunities in trade and investment, to underline, commemorate and motivate the business community as well as would-be-entrepreneurs, triggering a more dynamic and proactive direction for a sustainable business environment.

The month long annual celebration will also be the most opportune time to re-introduce Dr. Danda N. Juanday, M.D., as the past and newly elected president of the MCCCIFI. Former and immediate past president Mr. Perfecto F. Marquez has been elected as new Regional Governor of  the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for  Central Mindanao while former President Ricardo C. Juliano, CPA, MNSA   has been elected PCCI Vice President for Mindanao.

6th Cotabato City Business Month is also cooperated by Department of Science and Technology-12, Department of Tourism-12, Department of Agriculture-12, DA- Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ARMM and other local chamber of commerce in the city.

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