BANCO De Oro Unibank, Inc. (BDO) has chosen the province of Bulacan as venue for the “Grow Your Business with BDO” SME forum, its first for this year.

Similar to what the Bank has done in its previous forums in Batangas, Cavite, Cabanatuan, Davao and Cebu, the event, attended by more than 200 existing clients, featured an expert on entrepreneurship and resource speakers from BDO.

Entrepreneurship guru prof. Andy Ferreria gave helpful tips on running a business while BDO FVP and chief market strategist Jonathan Ravelas discussed the current state of the economy and outlook for the near-term. SEVP for institutional banking Walter Wassmer and SVP Rhoda Orsolino briefed the clients of the Bank's wide-ranging loan products; SVP for transaction banking group (TBG) Jaime Nasol oriented the audience on cash management, including collection and disbursement tools specifically for SMEs; BDO VP for business mortgage Dulce Alimbuyuguen tackled business mortgage loans; and BDO Leasing and Finance (BDOLF) president Georgiana A. Gamboa presented leasing opportunities accessible to clients.

BDO president Nestor V. Tan, who led the question and answer portion, said hosting the “Grow Your Business with BDO” forum in key areas around the country, is the Bank's way of reaching out to small businesses.

Shown in photo are, from left, BDO president Nestor Tan, BDOLF president Georgiana Gamboa and BDO vice chairman Jesus Jacinto, addressing queries from the audience.