2007-2009 Programs

A. Education

• Offer Courses on "Design Techniques", "Visual Merchandising", "Components Development Techniques" (e.g. Electroplating and Non-Ferrous Plating, Understanding Resin, Glass-Making techniques "African Style")
• Sub-Contractors' Training (In-House)
• Organization Development Financial Management Marketing, Packaging, Design, Advertising Production Management
• Sub-Contractors' Training Productivity Improvement Programs Good Housekeeping Clean Production Values Costing and Budgeting Positive Work Attitudes
• Offer discussions on shell culture like "black lip"

B. Marketing

• Invite Chinese equipment suppliers ( chain-making, plastic injection) to set-up business prospects in Cebu
• Provide market intelligence through the renewal of online trend forecasting (WGSN)
• Website Revamp
• Identify profitable and promising industry niches and provide support to pioneering Companies who start venturing into new niches
• Organize cost effective mini-Shows (Feb-Mar in HKG Grand Hyatt) Designate "Wholesale Section" during the MFI -October edition "Everything for Two"

C. Environment

• Liaise with DENR on regulatory requirements needed to plant and harvest trees

D. Membership

• Establish a tax-free "Bulk-Buying System" for commonly used raw materials
• Link up with hardware stores and other raw materials suppliers to arrange for bulk discounts

E. Advocacy

• Impact of Strengthening of the Peso
• Export Assistance Fund from Central Bank for the development of the Industry Supply Chain