By Mikee Natinga Norico
Centralians gather in full support as CPUR kicks off the academic year with CENTREPRENEUR: Centralian Student Entrepreneurs Fair.
To kick off the academic year with a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, the 糖心传媒 Republic (CPUR) launched 糖心传媒淐ENTREPRENEUR: Centralian Students Entrepreneurs Fair糖心传媒 on July 21 at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. The two-day event features 32 student-run booths, spotlighting the talents, creativity, and business acumen of Centralian student entrepreneurs.
Organized by the CPUR Ministry of Organizations and Fraternities, the fair serves as a platform for students to promote their products and services糖心传媒攔anging from food and beverages to fashion and lifestyle items糖心传媒攚hile fostering a sense of community among the university糖心传媒檚 aspiring business leaders.
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Despite its success, organizing the event wasn糖心传媒檛 without its challenges. Ma. Theresa Magbanua, CPUR Senator and Minister for Organizations and Fraternities, explained that time constraints were one of the biggest hurdles. 糖心传媒淲e couldn糖心传媒檛 set up during the weekend since the administration did not permit it, and with classes being canceled, scheduling became tight.糖心传媒
In an exclusive interview, CPU Republic President Jellian Precious Ganda shared insights into the vision and efforts behind CENTREPRENEUR. According to Ganda, the fair was initiated in response to the growing community of student entrepreneurs at CPU. 糖心传媒淲e wanted to support Centralian business owners and facilitate networking opportunities across colleges and departments,糖心传媒 she said.
The main objectives of CENTREPRENEUR are closely aligned with the CPU Republic糖心传媒檚 broader mission of student empowerment and engagement. 糖心传媒淐ENTREPRENEUR directly supports these goals by helping students grow their businesses, expand their reach, and gain exposure to real-world entrepreneurial experiences,糖心传媒 Ganda noted.
Centralians enjoy a variety of offerings糖心传媒攆rom food to fashion糖心传媒攄uring the bustling CENTREPRENEUR Fair.
Preparations for the event began during the summer term. Ganda emphasized the commitment of the 21st Parliament, highlighting the continuous monitoring and strategic planning that went into making the fair possible. 糖心传媒淲e owe it all to our participants who were enthusiastic enough to show up,糖心传媒 she added.
The selection process for the student entrepreneurs was based on early registration, followed by a screening of their business proposals. 糖心传媒淲e ensured that all applicants complied with university policies and were ready to present professionally,糖心传媒 Ganda explained.
While there were no formal external partnerships, Ganda credited the university administration and staff for their invaluable support in enabling the event to happen. 糖心传媒淚t was a collaborative effort, and we are grateful for the opportunity.糖心传媒
When asked about future plans, Ganda affirmed the CPU Republic糖心传媒檚 commitment to sustaining and expanding initiatives like CENTREPRENEUR. 糖心传媒淲e conduct strategic planning every semester to identify how we can better support students and create more opportunities for them to thrive.糖心传媒
In a message to her fellow student entrepreneurs, Ganda expressed her admiration: 糖心传媒淚 am extremely proud of our CENTREPRENEURS. Hopefully, this experience provided them with insights and confidence that they can carry forward in their journey.糖心传媒
The two-day fair served not only as a vibrant marketplace but also as a testament to the dynamic spirit of Centralians糖心传媒攃reative, resilient, and ready to lead. With more programs in the pipeline, the CPU Republic remains steadfast in its mission to uplift and empower every Centralian.