GEG collaborated with IPIM to co-organize the “GEG SME X IPIM Enterprises Expansion Series: Business Matching Session for Products and Food from Macau Enterprises”, attracting over 200 representatives from nearly 140 local SMEs to participate.
Event Overview & Strategic Partnership
On May 6, 2025, GEG partnered with the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) to host the “GEG SME X IPIM Enterprises Expansion Series: Business Matching Session for Products and Food from Macau Enterprises” at JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Galaxy Macau, convening over 200 representatives from nearly 140 local SMEs to discuss procurement needs and future collaborations through product showcases and one on one matching.
Keynote & Leadership Insights
Mr. Vincent U, President of IPIM, highlighted SMEs’ agility in innovation and IPIM’s commitment to creating diverse platforms—from pop-up zones to university sales— to help local SME to explore wider market. Mr. Philip Cheng, GEG Director, affirmed that empowering local SMEs is vital for Macau’s economic diversification and GEG will continue to leverage its own resources in creating more development opportunities for local SMEs.
Mr. Vincent U, President of IPIM, delivered a speech.
Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG, delivered a speech.
Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG (left), presented a souvenir to Mr. Vincent U, President of IPIM (right).
SME Participation & Product Diversity
Participating SMEs spanned sectors such as hotel supplies, F&B, technology solutions, and facility equipment, including “Made in Macau” products, “Macau Brand” enterprises, and “Products agented by Macau Enterprises”.
Notably, 15 enterprises showcased goods from Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries alongside. Twenty-five SMEs presented live product demonstrations during the “Product Showcases” session that GEG’s procurement team specifically arranged, engaging directly with relevant GEG departmental teams to enhance visibility and forge business ties.
Procurement & Capacity Building Initiatives
In 2024, GEG achieved a nearly 90% local procurement ratio, underscoring its commitment to community partners. The event also spotlighted GEG’s broader “GEG SME Series,” offering professional training, certification support, and business matching.
For the second year, the company sponsored the “SME Digitalization Support Services” program—launched by the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center—to help SMEs in retail, catering, wholesale, lifestyle services, and manufacturing upgrade digital capabilities.
GEG’s procurement team conducted one-on-one business matching discussions with the participating enterprises, helping them understand GEG’s procurement requirements and procedure.
GEG arranged a “Product Showcases” session, providing 25 SMEs with the opportunity to present their products and services on-site, enabling direct engagement with relevant GEG departments, enhancing brand exposure and facilitating potential business collaborations.
Future Outlook
Building on this success, GEG will continue practical measures—spanning match-making sessions, training, and digitalization support—to drive win-win outcomes, bolster local SME competitiveness, and share economic prosperity across Macau’s business community.
