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...h o The articulation and promotion of the interests of the Mindanao Business Community o Advocating policy reforms for economic growth in Mindanao o Setting direction on governance in pursuing economic development o Being the prime mover of the business sector in formulating and implementing regional and industry development initiatives „X The Mindanao Business Council is the voice of the Mindanao Business Community and the catalyst for economic development. „X MBC seeks to strengthen economic development in Mindanao. It seeks to help it partners in the development of Mindanao as a region. 2. Areas Yes No Recruitment and Training „X Do they hire temporary or seasonal employees? (if yes, what kind of jobs?_____________.) „X Do they follow a seasonal pattern for hiring? (if yes, specify period _____________.) „X Do they have international employees at their company? Are any of these are temporary trainees? „X Are they open to the idea of hiring international employees? „X Would the staff be more motivated if someone from foreign company work there? X X X Promotion „X Do they promote their company through advertisements like TVs/radio/ads? „X Do they promote their company through sponsorships? „X Do they promote their company through promotional materials such as pamphlets, brochures, etc? „X Do they promote their company through participation in universities and colleges? X X X X Price „X Do they pay their contractual/seasonal employees above the minimum wage? X Services/Projects „X Do they work in a per-project basis? „X Do they have services/activities related with hiring a trainee? (If yes, why? Are they AIESEC Trainees?) X Note: The more number of questions/statements the company answered YES, the more the company is open to International Traineeship Exchange Program. 3. Product „X The MBC provides financial and training assistance to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME¡¦s), supports the local business sector, invests in policy research and advocacy. The Council also helps in the promotion of trade and investment in the island, as well as in the development of communication in the region. „X MBC has tied up with the neighboring countries of the Philippines, particularly in the South East Asian region. 4. Competitive Environment „X The Mindanao Business Coun...