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Photo caption as : Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Grand Opening of SM Start UP Market in SM City Santa Rosa with SMSR Mall Manager Ms. Eve Verzola, Santa Rosa City Admin Atty. Jun Ragaza and DTI Provincial Director Clarke Nebrao. SM Startup Market is one of SM’s project for their continuous efforts in support local MSME’s.
Six online MSMEs are given an opportunity to open their first physical store at SM.
During the launch, SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan announced that the SM StartUp Package will give mall goers more reason to visit SM. From Clark and Pampanga to Cagayan De Oro and Davao, we will be seeing new concepts and fresh products in 13 SM malls under various categories by January."
The six MSME owners chosen for SM City Santa Rosa StartUp Market include Kakaw Galeon, Palmes Suman Tamales, Binibini Co., Habbie Taloring Shop, Spoonful Delights and Felt Soph Fun.
All the MSMEs shared similar humble beginnings. Due to the struggles they faced during the pandemic, they were prompted to start a business as a means to support their families. Most used social media to promote their ventures, and now, thanks to SM Supermalls, newly-born entrepreneurs were given the push they needed to grow.
"We would like to congratulate the MSMEs who were inspired to follow in the footsteps of “Tatang” and grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," said Tan.
The SM StartUp Package was launched virtually last October. Under the program, MSME owners who have ongoing online businesses can register and will be given the support they need to set up their first physical store in one of the high-traffic malls included in the SM StartUp Markets list.
“Now, these shops that started on social media, these home grown stores are now also physically and visibly seen by a lot more people, so it’s really taken their business to the next level.” said SM PR Manager Niña Wong.
The SM StartUp Market is not reserved to just these brands, however. SM Supermalls promises a variety of MSMEs in every mall, where new concepts and fresh products under the categories of Health & Wellness, Home Hobbies and At-Home Experiences, Smart Gadgets for Productivity, Functional Fashion, and Comfort Food will be seen at each of the SM StartUp Markets.
By joining the SM StartUp Package, MSMEs are given the assistance in opening their first brick-and-mortar shops. The package offers start-up-friendly rental rates and use of kiosks or carts free of charge; marketing assistance to give the brand free exposure in SM online assets and ad spaces inside malls; financial assistance with BDO; and mentorship from SM experts on operations and marketing.
SM Supermalls encouraged online store owners to sign up at the program. On the other hand, shoppers are urged to support their favorite online MSMEs at the StartUp Markets, which will be opened in the following locations:
• SM Megamall
• SM North EDSA
• SM Mall of Asia
• SM Southmall
• SM City Pampanga
• SM City Clark
• SM City Grand Central
• SM City Santa Rosa
• SM City Cebu
• SM City Iloilo
• SM City Bacolod
• SM CDO Downtown Premier
• SM Lanang Premier
“This is a testament to our commitment to the country and to you, our MSMEs,” Tan said in closing. “We are on the road to recovery and we will be with you every step of the way.”To know more about the SM StartUp Market, visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.
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