Twenty-nine coop members completed the two-day Koopreneur Training Program in Medina, Misamis Oriental last October 17. 

The training was made possible through the Foundation's networking with the Department of Trade and Industry Region X.  DTI provided its experts to provide inputs and knowledge during the technical training. The head of Medina's Negosyo Center, Ms. Mary Jean Calvo, attended and gave her message informing the residents of Medina that their office is ready for those who wish to register their businesses. 

Ms. Christine Laurente, MBA led the discussions on Entrepreneurial Mind-Setting which sensitized participants about the importance of business planning and preparedness. The topics: Record Keeping for Non-Accountants was delivered by Ms. Angelica Nuñez, CPA; and Simplified Bookkeeping, Budget, Expense, Saving (BES) Game were handled by Ms. Rosemarie Pido and Meliza Taclindo. 

Participants shared their learning and conviction to persevere in their respective businesses: 

“Even though my business is small, what matters is that I will not give up." -𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚

 “Business is not easy, it's like gambling because sometimes you earn high, sometimes low, and sometimes there are no returns. An entrepreneur must have long patience and not make a habit of comparing one’s status with other entrepreneurs.”  -𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐨

“Investments, expenses, and savings should be separated, even your own money. This is so that you don't get confused about where the money and income went. Recording is also important so that you can see all transactions and organize your purchases. You can also tell from the record whether you have income or not.” -𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐥

“Planning is also a priority, because through planning you can tell if your resources are correct and if your business has a direction” -𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳

The 29 training completers are all positive and eager to take their respective businesses to the next level. 

This is the mission of the Koopreneur Training Program that Asiapro Foundation has delivered to AMPC-Medina members. With the support provided by AMPC-Medina Senior Production Head Mr. Gil Mhar Liliar and Production Head Marla Jay Madelo, assisted by training officer Hanna Mae Du, another batch of Koopreneurs is now taking root in Northern Mindanao