25/05/2026
The staff of the Office of the City Investment Promotion Officer, headed by Ms. Lindy P. Valdevilla, REA, MPA, continued to assist the Department of Trade and Industry Misamis Oriental in the conduct of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program – Be Your Own Boss (YEP-BYOB), a capacity-building initiative aimed at empowering young individuals with the knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to transform innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures.
Day 2 and Day 3 Highlights
The learning journey continued on Day 2 with a series of insightful modules designed to strengthen the participants’ understanding of business planning, market strategies, and enterprise management. The sessions included:
Module 7: Building Business Blueprint
Module 8: Aid for Success – Government Assistance to Entrepreneurs
Workshop: BUILD – Developing the Business from Plans to Reality
Module 9: Market Smarts
Module 10: Digital Entrepreneurs
Module 11: Operations Made Simple
Participants gained practical knowledge on developing business models, accessing government support programs, understanding consumer markets, utilizing digital platforms for business growth, and managing day-to-day business operations. They were also given the opportunity to apply their learning through the Pitch Deck Presentation Preparation Workshop, where they crafted and refined business concepts, laying the foundation for effective business presentations.
On Day 3, the program focused on essential aspects of business sustainability, financial management, teamwork, and investor communication. The sessions featured:
Module 12: Your Money, Your Business
Module 13: Building the Team
Workshop: PITCH – Communicating the Business Team
Module 14: Sell Your Story: Designing an Effective Pitch Deck
Through these modules and workshops, participants learned the importance of sound financial decision-making, effective team building, leadership, and persuasive communication. They further enhanced their presentation skills by preparing and refining their pitch decks, enabling them to confidently communicate their business ideas and value propositions to potential partners, investors, and stakeholders. Gingoog Negosyo Center