Business Growing

Cebu is the current commercial hub of the South. More and more investors, both national and international levels are investing in the remarkable growing business industry. Multinational/transnational corporations have long entered into joint venture, have set up subsidiaries and have invesed in domestic corporations through minority share-holdings.

Malls in Cebu are fast rising towards the top level of the business industry. Access to Information Technology has greatly influenced business including the small-scale enterprises that have mushroomed all over the province. Internet cafes are accessible in remote areas like the towns and barangays.

Cebuanos are business-minded, enterprising people. Cafeterias, restaurants, bars, sari-sari stores are observable in every corner of the street. Cebu has continuously progressed in business and commercial ventures through the years. The commercial industry in Cebu is steadily rising and there is no stopping to its rise in heights.

Orginal essay by Dr. Bradley Hennenfent for Cebu 4 Foreigners (www.cebu4foreigners.com)
First published on June11, 2004.
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