MSMEs are increasingly vibrant thanks to Mayor Adhan's support. Street food is considered a breath of fresh air for local businesses.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Gorontalo City expressed their appreciation for the various economic empowerment programs implemented by the Gorontalo City Government. This support is considered to have a positive impact on the economic growth of the community, especially local business actors.He conveyed this during an activity that took place at Bandhayo Lo Yiladia, Thursday (7/5/2026). One business owner, Airul Noprian Jaya, owner of JR Coffee and JR Pizza Box, admitted that the government program was a major boost for the development of MSMEs in the region.According to Airul, the steps taken by the Mayor of Gorontalo, Adhan Dambea, along with government officials through activities such as street food and local business promotions have opened up space for MSMEs to develop and become better known to the public."The city government's MSME empowerment program has been very helpful to us as business owners. This presents a significant opportunity to advance the regional economy, especially for start-up businesses," Airul said after the event.He hopes that agendas involving MSMEs, such as Gorontalo Street Food, can continue to be implemented sustainably and become an annual routine program of the Gorontalo City Government.According to him, this activity not only helps promote local products but also stimulates other economic sectors that support MSME activities."We hope this kind of event will continue every year, so that economic development in Gorontalo City will continue to increase and MSMEs can continue to grow," he added.Airul also expressed his gratitude to the Gorontalo City Government, which was considered consistent in providing attention to small business actors through various coaching and promotion programs."We are very grateful to the Mayor and all government officials for facilitating this activity. We, as MSMEs, feel very supported," he concluded.