There’s a reason why Cagayan de Oro is called the gateway into Northern Mindanao. During a time of global downturn, it remains one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines. In 2011 alone, Cagayan de Oro saw the rise of nearly 18,000 business establishments. In 2014, Northern Mindanao enjoyed an astonishing 95.7% employment rate. That’s higher than the national average!
It may be hard to imagine a region of 4.69 million people with nearly 4.49 million of those people employed, but Northern Mindanao has managed to accomplish exactly this thanks to its many up-and-coming businesses and its booming industry. Much of its success can be attributed to Cagayan de Oro. All signs are pointing to an economic uprising for the city. This makes it especially important for entrepreneurs that consider utilizing the services of a professional, skilled, and world class web development company like Linkage Web Development to help their business expand its reach and compete in an ever-growing online environment.
Automated, Efficient, Ahead of the Curve
Entrepreneurs see the benefits of an environment conducive for both large corporations and self-startups. The vast potential of Cagayan de Oro allows opportunities for a spectrum of businesses, from recognized and established companies to ambitious young ventures. This is largely due to to the city’s commitment to efficiency.
On average, the process for filing a business permit in the Philippines takes five steps and can take up to five days. In Cagayan de Oro, the process takes only three steps and can be accomplished in less than an hour. By computerizing many of their bureaucratic processes, the city has managed to stay well ahead of the national curve. The collaboration between government agencies and the private sector aid this commitment to efficiency. To this day, the strong partnership assists in expediting the rigorous process.
Cagayan de Oro’s growth can also be attributed to its talent pool. Considered a “City of Education”, Cagayan de Oro churns out and employs a young and college-educated workforce. Multilingual (usually fluent in Filipino, English and the local dialect Binisaya) and familiar with new technology. These skilled workers help keep the city competitive. Businesses would be wise to draw from this talented pool of personnel.
Fertile Ground For Businesses
Strategically, Cagayan de Oro is the go-to place for any business wishing to make its mark in Mindanao. Various multinational companies have established themselves in Cagayan de Oro, lured by the city’s stability, efficiency and economic potential. Nestle Philippines, Del Monte Philippines, Inc., Liwayway Manufacturing Corporation, and SM Cagayan de Oro all have establishments here.
However, Cagayan de Oro isn’t just for multinationals. The city also encourages micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the country’s first Negosyo Center, intended to help fast-track processes for starting businesses.
Tourist Spots and Activities - Pot of Gold
If Cagayan de Oro’s economic fertility isn’t enough to draw hopeful entrepreneurs in, the area is also a magnet for tourism. Many tourists frequent the various nature and adventure parks scattered throughout the region, including Mapawa Nature Park and Macahambus Adventure Park. These tourist attractions feature zip lines, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hiking through caves.
Cagayan de Oro also promotes its strong cultural roots with various museums. The City Museum of Cagayan de Oro, a tribute to the history of the city, contains photographs of old events and famous citizens. The Museum of three Cultures offers a look at a wide collection of jewelry, arts and crafts, furniture, weapons and archaeological findings.
Cagayan De Oro, an Inspiration for Web Design and Development
One of the fastest growing cities in Northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro offers endless economic opportunity and exciting tourist attractions.
A major incentive for entrepreneurs is the fact that Cagayan de Oro makes the process of starting up a business as painless as possible. As a matter of fact, because it’s such an easy process, competition in the area is fierce. The question then becomes: how can your business rise above the crowd? That’s where a highly skilled, talented, and professional team of web developers come in handy. A team like that of Linkage Web Development in Cagayan de Oro, a team with exceptional qualities and with vast knowledge and expertise in various online marketing methods such as Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a technique used to vastly increase the online presence of a business, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), a method that identifies certain keywords and funnels traffic to a specific website, can help any business in the area succeed. Some of the websites produced by Linkage Web Development are readily displayed in the portfolio section.
Cagayan de Oro Web Design & Development: Flexible and Efficient
The Linkage Web Design team in Cagayan de Oro can improve a website’s aesthetic and functionality by specializing in WordPress, a platform used in the creation of websites. Businesses trying to break into Cagayan de Oro can benefit from a team familiar with the city. An experienced design team like that of Linkage can mirror the city’s flexibility, efficiency, and appeal on a website. Additionally, Linkage Web Development in Cagayan de Oro offers various deals that can help expedite the website building process, including a Small Business package for starting enterprises and a Corporate package for established companies.