The Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MACCII) gathered business leaders and entrepreneurs for its Breakfast Club: Government Benefits Forum on June 25 at the Beautederm Headquarters in Angeles City.

The forum featured representatives from key government agencies who discussed programs and services designed to support businesses. Among the speakers were Emil, DTI Pampanga Acting Division Chief of the Business Development Division and Provincial Director Paolo B. Galang;, Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) Provincial Coordinator in Pampanga Joel C. Sanchez and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tarlac Extension Office Atty. Richard Laus.

Participants received updates on business development initiatives, financing opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and regulatory requirements for corporations and entrepreneurs.

An open forum allowed attendees to raise concerns and seek guidance directly from the resource speakers, followed by the presentation of certificates of appreciation.

The event opened with welcome remarks from MACCII Director Maria Violeta Gonzales and was moderated by Chie B. Manarang of EastWest Ageas, while networking sessions before and after the program provided opportunities for collaboration among members and guests.