Business Administration majors won business plan writing tilt

USC B.A. majors won business plan writing tilt

A group of Business Administration majors from the University of San Carlos won in a recent "Make It Happen!" The Ateneo de Manila University Social Enterprise Business Plan Writing Competition.

Carolinians Angela Pamaos, Lauren Dy, Joyce Ang, and Joy Lao receive P20,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation as start-up fund for their "Dymensions," a social enterprise that aims to produce battery-operated picture frame with clock made of old CDs. According to the plan, stalls will be put up inside schools and in other institutions within Cebu City. Drop boxes will be provided for those who want to share their used CDs, giving everyone the opportunity to take part in the social enterprise.

Proponents also propose to use 60% of the social enterprise’s net profit to support five children of garbage collectors in Cebu City. It is noted that most of these children are often seen begging in the streets or scavenging for food in the dumpsites. Financial aid includes payment of tuition from primary to secondary schooling; new set of uniforms; one academic year supply of school materials; and provision of reference books and workbooks; and a sizable monthly allowance.

"Make it Happen!" was launched during the 1st Future Leaders of Asia Forum held last January at the Ateneo de Manila University. The proposals were judged based on their effectiveness in addressing key social problems, innovativeness of the plan, and sustainability. The final judges for the competition were representatives from the Ateneo School of Government and Ashoka-Philippines.