From March 1 to 5, 2021, the Colon Free Zone will hold its first multisector virtual trade fair, in which 200 exhibitors will participate and participants will be able to access product catalogs and receive direct attention from suppliers.
The trade fair will feature a wide variety of mass consumption products, regional distribution logistics services and value-added products, informed the Colon Free Zone (CFZ).
Analyzing the economic and financial situation of the company, implementing a resistance plan, identifying what products customers need and what opportunities can be exploited in this context, are some of the tips for businesses in the new and complex reality.
In response to the arrival of the covid-19 virus in the region, Central American economies have taken different measures, in scenarios ranging from severe mobility restrictions, as in Guatemala or Honduras, to others that are less strict but equally negative for economic activity, as in Costa Rica.
Recruiting the best staff to operate the points of sale and reducing the costs of the initial investments to set up a franchise are some of the challenges faced by franchisers, who expect better sales in 2020.
Access to financing, containment of operating costs, and maintaining profitability levels are other issues of concern to franchisors in Guatemala.
Because of the slowdown in the economy and the entry into force of new taxes, in 2020 is expected a slight growth of 1% in the number of franchise brands in Costa Rica.
In the last year, the growth in the number of franchises reported a significant slowdown, since the figures of the guild specify that up to May this year the net number of brands reached 361, a value that exceeds by just 0.6% the 358 registered in the same month of 2018.
From 20 to 23 May, an online business meeting will be held with South Korea for companies in the food and beverage sectors.
The Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) coordinates the "Virtual Business Roundtable with South Korea," which is aimed at companies in the food and beverage sector, and will be conducted through the Central American Trade Network.
The FTA with Panama and the agreement with El Salvador, both in the negotiation stage, are part of the commercial opportunities that the Asian nation seeks to consolidate in the region in the short-term.
The third round of negotiations to conclude the trade agreement between the Central American country and the Asian nation began in Panama City. This session will deal with trade barriers, customs procedures and trade facilitation.
Between the 4th and 8th of June a business roundtable is being organized for companies in the sectors of packaging, food and beverages, and tourism, among others.
The Secretariat of Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) is inviting companies to take part in the so-called "Virtual Business Conference of Central America Exports" in which companies from the following sectors will participate:
Salvadoran industrialists claim that with the presidential veto of the administrative simplification law, the country has lost a valuable opportunity to improve the already deteriorated business climate.
EDITORIAL
With the veto of the Administrative Simplification Act, the Salvadoran government is sending a clear message to the business community and to society in general: There is no interest in paving the way for the private sector to generate more jobs and, consequently, more wealth and socioeconomic development.
From August 23 to 25, Central American companies from the food and beverage, tourism and services sectors will be taking part in an international business conference in David, Chiriquí province.
The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriquí, organizer of the event, expects the participation of 500 representatives from national and international companies from Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Beyond the political differences that some insist on highlighting, businessmen from both countries have developed a growing business relationship that has led to the trade balance growing by more than 40% in the last six years.
From an editorial article by the Superior Council of Private Enterprise of Nicaragua:
In recent years, news about the relationship between Nicaragua and Costa Rica has been focused mainly on discord between the two countries, territorial disputes, rulings by the International Court of Justice, the migratory border crisis, and differences between presidents.Much ink and paper has been used to highlight the negative, that which sets us apart.
The Chamber of Commerce in Chiriqui is calling for participation in a business conference to be held from August 23 to 25 at the International Fair of David.
From a statement issued by the Camchi:
The fourth version of the Business Conference run by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Chiriqui from August 23 to 25 2016 in the city of David, Chiriqui province, will be the perfect opportunity for domestic producers and companies from the various sectors in the formal economy to sell or buy certified products and services from buyers from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Uruguay, Mexico, Ecuador, Paraguay, Bolivia, China and El Salvador.
A business conference for companies working in the timber and related products sector has been organized for November 4, 2016 in Heredia, Costa Rica.
From a statement issued by the National Forestry Office:
As part of the sixth edition of the Vive La Madera Fair and C-Neutralidad 2016, LaOnf, the FONAFIFO and the MINAE will be hosting business negotiations for timber and related products, which will be assisted by PROCOMER.
From August 18th to 20th local and international buyers and sellers from different sectors will be taking part in business meetings in Chiriqui, Panama in order to generate new business alliances.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama:
From August 18th to 20th, 2015
2015 Business Roundtable, promoting competitiveness from Chiriqui
On May 25th and 26th Central American and Japanese businessmen will be gathering together in Guatemala City to discuss business opportunities.
From a statement issued by from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (Minex):
Welcome to the II Business Forum SICA-JAPAN, "Towards a New Partnership in a Dynamic Global Environment", to be held on 25th and 26th of May 2015, in Guatemala City.
It has been reported that in 2014 the South American country imported $110 million in animal feed, 9% more than in 2013.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
According to a study by the research firm Colombia B & Optimos, 37% of the 1,500 respondents in different cities, said they had a pet. Of these, 70% said they have dogs, while 13% said they have cats.