In celebration of Chiang Kai Shek College’s 75th foundation anniversary, the CKS College School of Business, Accountancy, and HRM held its annual Business Expo last September 22 and 23, 2014 at the CKSC Narra Campus. The theme for this year’s Business Expo was “Sustainable Business Success Through Innovation.” It brought together more than 30 exhibitors, coming from both the industry and the CKS College community.

This event was organized by 5 student organizations, namely: Junior Marketing Association (JMA), Junior Management Society (JMS), Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Hotel and Restaurant Management Society (HRMS), and the CKS College Student Executive Council (SEC).  Innovative products created by Business, Entrepreneurship, and HRM students were featured alongside company exhibitors, such as: Dakasi, Red Baron Ribs and Steaks, Regent Food Corporation, King Sue Ham, Secosana, Mr. Sisig and Shawarma, DLC, Chick and Fries, Kimian’s, OWL, NYFD, and Thermomix.

The Expo formally started with a ribbon cutting ceremony, graced by: Mr. Philip Chan, CKSC Alumni Association President; Mr. Benjamin Tan, CKSC Alumni Association Vice President; Mr. Evans Chiu, CKSC Alumni Association Secretary General; Dr. Glendora Tiu, Director of the Office for English Academic Instruction; Mr. Melchor Te, Registrar; Mr. Judelio Yap, Director for Student Life; Mrs. Felisa Wu Dy, Director for Developmental Studies; Atty. Danny Chan, Director of the Office for Administrative Affairs; and Chiang Kai Shek College administrators, department heads, office staff, faculty members, deans, program coordinators, and students. Covering the event were media partners World News and Chinoy TV.

CKSC president Dr. Dory Poa gave her opening remarks and emphasized how the  Business Expo can provide opportunities for business success, especially to the exhibiting students.  A wide selection of products like food, wardrobe, bags, and fashion accessories were exhibited. The CKS College Business Expo 2014 was sponsored by CKSC C-Shop, Eng Bee Tin, PG Flex Linoleum, Lee Cooper Philippines, Sun Cellular, Freego, Bobson, Wrangler, Fresh Gear, Faber Castell, Davies, Resorts World Manila, Ai-Non, Hypertech, Big Chill, C&E Bookshop, and Slappy Cakes.  

More than 1,000 visitors attended the two-day expo, with most of them taking home prizes and freebies from generous event sponsors. John Jacob Ang, 3^rd year CKS High School student, won the top prize, which was an overnight stay for two at Remington Hotel, courtesy of Resorts World Manila. 2^nd Year CKS College student, Harly Castro, won a handset with SIM card, courtesy of Sun Cellular. Other prizes given out were gift certificates from Eng Bee Tin, Slappy Cakes, and Big Chill, mugs and assorted merchandise from C-Shop, Resorts World mugs, Wrangler gym bags, C&E Bookshop, PG Flex gym bags, Big Chill tumblers, and Lee Cooper shirts and jeans.

(Article by Mary Grace Khu / Photo Credit : CJ delos Reyes)