In celebration of National MSME Week, the Quezon City Government—led by Mayor Joy Belmonte —proudly launches QC MSME Week 2025, running from July 7 to 12, 2025 at Araneta City.
Anchored on the theme “From Startups to Scaleups: Empowering MSMEs to be Future Market Leaders,” this six-day event affirms Quezon City’s commitment to strengthening the role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as vital drivers of inclusive economic growth.
In accordance with Republic Act No. 9501 (Magna Carta for MSMEs), which declares the second week of July as MSME Week, the Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (QC-SBCDPO) has mobilized a series of programs in collaboration with national agencies and private sector partners.
“We believe that MSMEs are the heart of inclusive economic growth,” said Mayor Joy Belmonte. “This week is more than a celebration—it is a concrete manifestation of our city’s commitment to help small businesses grow through improved access to financing, skills training, and markets. We envision a future where Quezon City’s MSMEs become the next generation of industry leaders.”
QC MSME Week 2025 will serve as a one-stop hub where local entrepreneurs can access business registration assistance, skills development programs, financial literacy, and market linkage opportunities. Key highlights of the week include:
• Workshops on visual merchandising and business proposal writing
• Seminars on franchising and business expansion
• QCertified Roadmap Program Graduation Ceremony – celebrating small business owners who completed Quezon City’s FDA certification-readiness program
• Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels – offering free one-on-one mentorship from seasoned business leaders
• Spark-A-Change: Pitching Competition for Technology-Driven and Innovative Solutions for MSMEs
QC MSME Week will also include a celebration of innovation for MSMEs! QC SBCDPO, along with Araneta City Inc. and J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), is supporting the Department of Science and Technology NCR (DOST NCR)’s pitching competition entitled Spark-A-Change. It is a competition for college students in Metro Manila with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can help local MSMEs grow and thrive.
The Spark-A-Change winners will be announced on July 7, 2025, at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, as part of QC MSME Week.
📍 Schedule and Venues:
• Main Activities: July 7–10, 2025
Venue: Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2,
Araneta City
• Business Proposal Writing Workshop: July 11, 2025
• Mentor Me on Wheels (Go Negosyo): July 12, 2025
Venue: Farmers Plaza Activity Area, Araneta City
Let’s champion Filipino entrepreneurship and build a future where every small business has a big chance to succeed.
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