Do you have the skills and knowledge in creating a business plan? Do you have an innovative business ideas? If so, then consider joining fthe Philippine Business in Development (BiD) Challenge 2009!

Citi Counrty officer , trustee of the Philippines Business and Social Progress (PBSP) and chair of the Philippines BiD Challenge 2009 explained the qualifications.

“To qualify, the business concept demonstrate that it can generate profit, has a social return and will protect the environment. Businesses that demonstrate ability to produce these  triple bottom lines will be selected.”

PLDT and PBSP chair Manny Pangilinan says, “beyond the capital, finding investors for these innovative businesses will create greater impact. PBSP is committed to matching finalists and winners with investors in the Philippines and Europe as we have done in the pst two years.”

10 winners will be picked to receive start up capital that will support their innovative and social friendly businesses.

Submission of entries is now on going and will last until August 30, 2009 only. You may submit your entry at www.bidnetwork.org/philippines.

For more information about PBSP and the challenge, visit www.pbsp.org.ph