(by BC Mary Charmaigne Jumawan -NC Panglao)
HAVING a degree in Entrepreneurship minor in Culinary Arts from Miriam College, Audrey Arellano made it her life’s dream to become a businesswoman in the culinary industry.
And because she loves to bake cookies and bread, she took a short culinary course at the Apicius Culinary school in Florence, Italy and a pastry course at the International School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management in Quezon City, Manila.
Considering that Manila is already crowded with so many business establishments, Audrey decided to proceed to her father’s hometown Bohol and build her business enterprise there. At the age of 22, she opened Audrey’s Bakery in Panglao, Bohol.
After a year in business, she was informed about the benefits of participating in the regional trade fair Sandugo Trade Expo, a marketing event held in July at the Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City. Feeling optimis-tic, she decided to join the said fair. She went to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and inquired on the requirements for participating in the trade event. Not only did Ms. Audrey became part of the trade activity, she also had access to the local market. DTI also assisted her on Product Packaging and Marketing of Audrey’s Tablea Chip Cookies, Audrey’s Tablea Chip Crunchers and Audrey’s Puro Tablea. She is currently delivering her products to large grocery stores and souvenir shops in Bohol.
“As a young entrepreneur, I needed all the support that I could get. I thank DTI for all the help and guidance that they have shown me and my business. Aside from my family, the DTI Bohol team guided me when I was still starting out, up until now. They have introduced me to people who have helped me improved my products. They have organized seminars, trainings and expositions which enabled me to meet a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who strive to follow their passion, create jobs and earn money all at the same time. They have opened a lot of doors for Audrey’s Bakery. Now I am supplying different tourist souvenir outlets in Bohol with my products. I am grateful for the never-ending guidance and support of DTI Bohol,” Audrey enthused.
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