EFI earns ADFIAP recognition for SME development

For its outstanding contribution to the development of small and medium enterprises in the Philippines through its advocacy and delivery of effective and timely business management and financial solutions, Esquire Financing Inc. (EFI) has earned the ADFIAP Plaque of Merit, accepted by EFI President and CEO Rajan Uttamchandani during the ADFIAP Annual Meetings and Awards Night on April 25-27, 2012 in Turkey.

Founded in 1976, the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) currently has 127 member-banks and other financial institutions in 44 countries, all engaged in financing development in the region.

Istanbul, Turkey hosted this year’s annual meetings, where member-organizations and guests converged to network, share best industry practices and discuss the role of development financing institutions (DFIs) in sustainable development. The event also honors members whose innovative projects have created a valuable impact in their respective countries.

EFI was cited for its contribution to SME development, with its commitment to partnering with entrepreneurs who have already gained considerable success in their businesses but are looking to expand. Just on its first year, EFI has thus far financed the growth of over a thousand SMEs.

A host of other awards were accorded to outstanding institutions in the human capital development, environmental development, infrastructure development, technology development, trade development, local economic development, development finance-led poverty reduction, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility categories.

Awardees from the Philippines also include RCBC Savings Bank, Development Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines, and People’s Credit and Finance Corporation.

 

ESQUIRE Financing Inc. partners with Miss World 2012 for the Gala Night

Esquire Financing Inc. (EFI), the Leader in Growth Stage Financing, recently signed a contract as partner for the Miss World 2012 Gala Night. The event would feature the candidates in a runway show and in the awarding ceremonies for achievements in talent and other special pageant events.

EFI has always had the commitment to serve others, specifically through their HELP (Helping Entrepreneurs Launch Plentitude) Foundation, a non-profit organization serving the needs of more than 20,000 micro business members in 32 branches across Luzon. Aside from financing micro businesses in the provinces, HELP has supported the education of underprivileged children and donated incubators to hospitals.

EFI’s young and dynamic CEO Rajan Uttamchandani once again sees the opportunity to give back to the community by partnering with the Miss World Philippines to raise funds for underprivileged women and children.

Present at the contract signing were (seated from left) EFI President & CEO Rajan Uttamchandani; CQ Global Quest Inc. Chair & CEO and Miss World Philippines 2012 National Director Cory Quirino; (standing from left) Jojo Castaneda of Sigrid & Kyoko Enterprises; Rajan Gidwani; Rina Reyes of Sigrid & Kyoko Enterprises; Miss World Philippines Consultant Arlene Florentino; ARC Marketing and Public Relations Consultancy Managing Partner Jenny Yrasuegi; and EFI Marketing Officer Elinel Barrameda.

 

ESQUIRE FINANCING Inc. partners with TRADECON for 4th PhilSME Expo at the PICC

If you are an aspiring businessman, an established business owner, a budding entrepreneur or an interested consumer, come and be part of the 4th Philippine Small Medium Enterprises and Franchise Expo (PHILSME EXPO 2012)to be staged at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on May 11, 12 and 13.

This year’s three-day retailing, direct selling expo just got bigger and better, with the partnership forged between organizer Trade Advertising Exhibitions & Conventions International Inc. (TRADECON) and the country’s leader in Growth Stage Financing, ESQUIRE Financing Inc. (EFI).

A company dedicated to furthering the venture of growing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by offering them specialized and FAST business solutions, Esquire Financing Inc. believes in the significance of bringing together the SME owners and various publics (investors, clients, consumers, distributors, and suppliers, among others) to interact and tap into one another’s potential contributions to the emerging small and medium enterprise market.

SMEs play a major role in the country’s economic development as they contribute to the creation of business opportunities, generation of employment, and linkages to existing industries both here and abroad. Various SME players from direct selling, agriculture, hotel and restaurant management, banking, marketing, insurance and service providers will be setting up their kiosks for the three-day expo.

As of 2009, small and medium enterprises comprise 99.6 percent of the almost 80,000 business enterprises operating in the Philippines and employ about 63% of the labor force, especially in the NCR.

The 4th Philippine Small Medium Enterprises and Franchise Expo (PHILSME EXPO 2012) will also provide opportunities for idea exchange and product demos for budding businessmen, as well as a great deal of free services, workshops and seminars, classes and new product launches.

At the press conference held recently, ESQUIRE Financing Inc. President and CEO Rajan Uttamchandani expressed optimism at the country’s business environment this year. Chinkee Tan, wealth coach and motivational speaker, also expressed his support for the upcoming expo and is encouraging each one to awaken their entrepreneurial spirit and engage in business that they’re good at and interested in.

For assistance, contact TRADECON at 395-5009, 395-5137, 343-3368, or email events.tradecon@gmail.com. You may also contact Esquire at http://esquire.com.ph/ or call (02) 903-0159, (02) 846-2923 or (02) 846-3074.

 

EFI supports Gawad Kalinga’s educational program

With the launch of Esquire Financing Inc. in October also happened the beginning of EFI’s commitment to support the educational programs of Gawad Kalinga, an organization of volunteers seeking to build and empower communities to eradicate poverty.

Through the coordination of Mr. Arnold McKenzie, Gawad Kalinga Child and Youth Development Program Volunteer, and Esquire’s VP for Corporate Development and HELP Foundation’s Ravi Uttamchandani, Gawad Kalinga-Pinagsama was born. The project sought to contribute to GK’s educational program by providing classroom equipment, instructional materials, school supplies and instructors for Pinagsama communities.

Children from Sibol 1 and Sibol 2  in Brgy. Pinagsama in Taguig were the main beneficiaries of the outreach projects, mainly coursed toward educating pre-school children, aged 3-6. Now a year after,  the project has recently graduated 32 pupils, all qualified for elementary school in the 2012-2013 school year.

Since then, the children have become a virtually adopted community, having been in Christmas party with EFI’s management, staff and friends, and getting treats from the generosity of EFI friend Ricky Mirani. In February of this year, the children also enjoyed a day at the Manila Ocean Park.

With more generosity from friends and volunteers, Esquire Financing Inc. hopes to soon launch extensions of the Gawad Kalinga-Pinagsama project, including computer literacy and adult literacy programs.

EFI, HELP Foundation (Esquire International Financing Inc.’s non-profit microfinancing arm) and Gawad Kalinga welcomes your involvement in this cause. Contact us at (02) 846-2923 or visit our website http://esquire.com.ph/ .

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