NORTHERN MINDANAO – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 launched the first batch of its Kapatid Mentor Me-Money, Market, Encounter (KMME-MME) for 2024 in Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on March 7, 2024.
KMME-MME is a 10-module mentorship and coaching program that aims to upscale the country’s Micro and Small Enterprises by leveraging the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs in terms of running a business, helping mentees connect with potential funding sources, and sharing knowledge and strategies from mentors to help mentees grow their customer base.
The program was first implemented in 2016, and since then, DTI Region has produced 1,012 mentee-graduates.
Fifty-two local businesses in the region join the KMME-MME 2024 Batch 1: 10 from Bukidnon, 9 from Camiguin, 10 from Lanao del Norte, 12 from Misamis Occidental, and 11 from Misamis Oriental.
In her welcome statement read by Atty. Sophia Enriquez, DTI-10 Finance and Administrative Division Chief, DTI MSME Development Group Undersecretary said that the “goal with KMME is to equip mentees with skills needed to thrive in today’s market, fostering adaptability, innovation, and growth.”
DTI-10 Business Development Division Chief Maricris Gabia mentioned in her welcome remarks that “KMME is more than just a learning session.”
“It is also a venue for you to connect with other mentees and build lasting business relationships.” Ms. Gabia said.
The first batch of the KMME-MME Program will run from March to May 2024. ♦
Date of Release: 12 March 2024
