STA. ANA, Pampanga (PIA) -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently opened its 22^nd Negosyo Center in Pampanga located in Sta. Ana town. 

DTI Provincial Director Elenita Ordonio said the facility would provide business advisory services, training, business name registration assistance, registration for Barangay Micro Business Enterprises, and will also serve as an OFW Assistance Desk, display center, database center and venue for market matching activity. 

For her part, DTI Regional Director Leonila Baluyut stressed the importance of putting up a Negosyo Center, especially during this time of health crisis. 

“I thank the local government of Sta. Ana for their support in establishing a Negosyo Center. With the good internet connectivity here, this will enable the center to provide full services to its clients,” Baluyut said. 

Meanwhile, in behalf of the municipality, Mayor Norberto Gamboa expressed support to the operation of the said facility in the town. 

“We are indeed thankful to DTI Pampanga for putting up this facility in our town. The Negosyo Center will certainly help improve business in the municipality as the services of the DTI will now be made more accessible for our constituents,” Gamboa said. 

The creation of Negosyo Centers in each local government unit is mandated under Republic Act 10644 otherwise known as the Go Negosyo Act, to support inclusive growth and economic development. (CLJD/MJSC-PIA 3)