Polibiz
Making the local economy more energetic
(Due to its economic relevance, I would like to yield my space to IBC chairman Antonio S. Jon's opening remarks in connection with their General Membership Meeting last Friday at Amigo Terrace Hotel)
Honored Guests from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency, Ambassador Irzan Tandjung, Industrial and Commercial Attaché, Dr. Alexander Barus and the Minister Counsellor for Economic, Mr. Abdullah Hariadi Kusumaningprang.
Good afternoon, friends, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Iloilo Business Club's 2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting.
We are indeed delighted by this first general membership for the year 2006 because, as mentioned in the invitation, it is on this very rare occasion that we are honored by our guest speaker's indulgence of our invitation. This is a gathering of two countries in Iloilo City and we are looking forward to a lively discussion as we work towards strengthening our trade relations.
The Club is already at the stage where it is moving towards exploring new things to make the local economy more energetic. Stronger partnerships with the academe, local government and the different business industries are being forged to intensify areas of entrepreneurship and investment promotion. Despite the different issues that are presently affecting the business world, we still have a lot of reason to be optimistic for Iloilo.
Likewise, the club will continue to initiate and support advocacy program in corporate social responsibility. We believe that genuine development of any economy greatly hinges on the true development of its human resources. This should be translated into providing each member of society better opportunities to live a more dignified human life leading to the realization of his goal, thus also contributing to the common welfare of society.
To the members of the Club, on behalf of the newly elected Board of Trustees, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the trust you are once again giving us and for the support you have extended to all the Club's endeavors through the years. We sincerely hope that you will continue to extend the same enthusiasm in our future projects.
We still have a lot to do as a community of Ilonggos but we will continue to work towards achieving our vision as an organization.
Thank you very much for coming! A pleasant afternoon to all!