Focused on its ongoing responsibility to support micro-enterprises in Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment has further launched its Adopt a Micro-Enterprise program. Adopt a Micro-Enterprise has been developed to support local micro-enterprises and youth entrepreneurs — as a platform to contribute and provide expertise, knowledge and skillsets by leveraging Melco expertise and colleagues from various disciplines and professions. Adopt a Micro-Enterprise is co-organized with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Macao, China, Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC) and supported by Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM).
Adopt a Micro-Enterprise’s kick-off event was hosted on June 22 with the program’s first assessment committee meet up. The committee met with six selected micro-enterprises nominated by JCI and MYEIC – identifying challenges faced by the said businesses and suggesting ideas for improvement and enhancement. In the coming two months, the six micro-enterprises will each be paired with a mentorship department at Melco to match with the nature of its business and area of expertise to uncover further development opportunities.
Adopt a Micro-Enterprise’s assessment committee members include Mr. Raymond Lo, Senior Vice President, Property General Manager, Altira and Mocha Clubs, Melco Resorts & Entertainment; Ms. Monica Ng, Executive Director of Supply Chain, Melco Resorts & Entertainment; Mr. Kevin Ng, 2021 National Vice President – Community Development of JCI Macao, China; Mr. Carlos Lam Ka-Vai, CEO of MYEIC; and Ms. Helena Lei, Senior Manager, Standards, Management, Training & Assessment of Macau Productivity & Technology Transfer Center. The six nominated micro-enterprises include IMPECC Event Production Co. Ltd., MPS Company Limited, Cocorner Design Studio, Digital Bay, Trendyi Health Technology Limited and Trally Sociedade Unipessoal Lda.
Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Melco continues its commitment to supporting youth and local micro-entrepreneurs. We are delighted to collaborate with JCI Macao, China, MYEIC and CPTTM to continue helping our local businesses flourish and achieve the best they can.”
Mr. Kevin Ng, National Vice President of JCI Macao, China, said, “Our mission is to provide development opportunities for young people to create positive change, young entrepreneurs take a huge part in building a better future for our society. Adopt a Micro-Enterprise is an invaluable opportunity to entrepreneurs, with a systematic approach to learn how large corporates operate, transform and diverse. We are honored to have taken part in this program, to drive innovations, guiding young entrepreneur to sustain and succeed.”
Mr. Carlos Lam Ka-Vai, CEO of Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre, said, “The Adopt a Micro-Enterprise program is tailored for Macau’s youth entrepreneurs. It enables MYEIC members to develop a better understanding of the business requirements and standards of large-scale corporations. We hope our members will cherish the learning and business connection opportunities made available through their two months working together with Melco’s various departments, to refine, strengthen and maximize their skills, and to identify how their business can best collaborate with large enterprises. MYEIC will continue to work with various industries to establish platforms for entrepreneurs, cultivate outstanding youth entrepreneurs and contribute to the appropriate diversification of Macau’s economy.”
Ms. Helena Lei, Senior Manager, Standards, Management, Training & Assessment of Macau Productivity & Technology Transfer Center, said, “This Adopt a Micro-Enterprise program empowers entrepreneurs by inspiring them to refine their business model, marketing strategy and management approach, so as to elevate their business to the next level.”
