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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) celebrates the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) during the month of July. For Zamboanga Peninsula region, this year?s celebration will be held in Dipolog City on July 20-24 with the theme "Responding to the Global Challenges through Science and Technology? and sub-theme ?Saanman, kailanman S&T ay kailangan?. To highlight the celebration, DOST-9 has lined up various activities which focus on entrepreneur mind-setting, business and livelihood trainings, technical consultancy and technology forum. 

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To inculcate awareness of the importance of science and technology in the lives of the people in the region, the DOST-9 invites prospective and existing entrepreneurs to actively participate in the activities so that they can acquire appropriate knowledge and skills to start or enhance their own businesses. 

The week-long events are as follows:

Events	Target Participants	Date / Time / Venue
Training on Shampoo, Lotion & Bath Soap Production	Existing local manufacturers, hotel operators, wellness & spa owners, prospective businessmen	20-22 July (8 ? 5 pm)   Bamboo Garden Social Hall & Catering Services
Technology Forum on Nutritious Ice Cream	Ice cream makers, potential processors, businessmen	23 July (8 ? 12nn) Bamboo Garden SociaHall & Catering Services
Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)	Potential adoptor/s of Nutritious Ice Cream	July 23 (1 - 5pm) On-site visit
Product Packaging Assessment & Consultation	Existing local food processors / manufacturers (by appointment)	July 23 (8 ? 5pm) DOST-PSTC, Upper Turno
Techno-Preneurship Forum	Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)	July 24 (8 ? 5pm) Camila-1 Hotel

 

Registrations for all activities are free-of-charge. However, seats are limited and on a first-come-first served basis. Target participants are advised to sign-up or make reservation through Engr. Marcial Dahonan at telephone numbers (065) 212-224, on or before 16 July 2009. (DOST-9 PRESS RELEASE)