Fresh Finds Market: Explore local crafts and flavors on Dec. 20-23 at the Festive Walk Parade.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Iloilo Chapter, Inc. (PCCI-lloilo) is turning the spotlight to local crafts and flavors through Fresh Finds Market, a fair featuring Ilonggo artisans with global potential on December 20-23 at Festive Walk Parade.

Now on its second year, Fresh Finds Market by PCCI-Iloilo aims to connect local artisans to and provide them a venue to sell their fresh produce and open opportunities for them to partner with big local businesses.

Several exhibitors are joining this year's Fresh Finds Market. These include local brands of food, apparel, produces, and a lot more.

"Fresh Finds Market is our way of bridging our local entrepreneurs, especially our farmers to

bigger business owners. Through this project, we hope to help elevate the local economy and bring llonggo products to the global market," said PCCI-Iloilo President Engr. Fulbert Woo.

He added that being the voice of business of the Ilonggos, PCCI-Iloilo promotes inclusivity

among the local entrepreneurs.

"PCCI-lloilo supports our local MSMEs and we want capacitate them not just with skills but also with the connections to make their business more sustainable," Woo further said.

Aside from local artisans and flavors, Fresh Finds Market by PCCI-Iloilo will also feature local DJs and choirs who will be adding entertainment to the event. The three-day fair will be concluded on December 23 with the awarding of Iloilo City Government's Parol-Making Contest.

For the full list of exhibitors and other activities to enjoy at Fresh Finds Market by PCCI-Iloilo: Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Iloilo Chapter, Inc.

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