CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM
Construction: Corporate Building in Costa RicaTuesday, September 7, 2021 In Costa Rica, the construction of the "San Pedro Business Center" project is planned, with eleven levels for office rentals and a commercial area, in addition to two basements for parking. The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides an updated list of public and private construction projects that have submitted environmental impact studies (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country. Costa Rica: Forum on Food IngredientsWednesday, November 19, 2014 On November 25 domestic and foreign experts will be gathering together in San Jose to discuss the transformation and innovation of ingredients in the face of new food trends. From a statement from the Costa Rican Chamber of the Food Industry (CACIA): Logistics Mismatch Pushing Costs UpwardFriday, March 5, 2021 Due to the imbalance in world trade flows, shipping lines have changed their routes and prefer to move empty containers to Asia, a situation that generates shortages and causes increases in freight rates and raw material prices. In this scenario of new commercial reality, the operating costs of maritime freight have been impacted, since due to the restrictions imposed in several countries around the world, containers have been stranded. Direct Flights Start Between Paris and San JoseThursday, November 3, 2016 From November 2 Air France will be operating direct two frequencies per week between France and Costa Rica. From 2 November the airline will fly directly twice a week until the end of March 2017, using a Boeing 777-300, with a capacity of 468 seats - 14 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy and 422 in Economy. Regional Meeting of American Chambers of CommerceWednesday, February 15, 2017 From June 4 to 7 Managua will be hosting a meeting of AMCHAM, the American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean. From a statement issued by ProNicaragua: Staffing and SecurityMonday, October 24, 2011 Although security costs are constantly increasing in Costa Rican companies, very few companies have a dedicated department to these issues. An article in Elfinancierocr.com notes that "Despite growing levels of insecurity, the Costa Rican Chamber of Industries reports that only 39 of its affiliates have a formally assigned security manager." Costa Rica: Procedures for Starting a Business StreamlinedFriday, August 5, 2011 From 2012 the government will be offering a Digital Home Business System, which will reduce the time it takes to start a business to 20 days. Currently it takes up to 60 days to complete the various formalities required for starting a business, which places the country among the slowest in the region, according to a global Doing Business report. Cause of death: Family conflictsWednesday, June 8, 2011 The problems between relatives are the primary cause for the disappearance of family businesses. In Central American countries a large percentage of the GDP is generated by family businesses. In many cases the main strength of these organizations, the staff loyalty to the service of a company which belongs to everyone, is countered by the difficulty in resolving conflicts between the owners. Learning to be an Entrepreneur and an InnovatorFriday, August 7, 2009 U.S. universities are exporting entrepreneurship and innovation know-how to Latin America. In a world dominated by change, Latin American companies must solve their lack of entrepreneurship culture and innovation strategies, to avoid being left behind by global competition. Central American Business Intelligence (CABI) inaugurates new websiteWednesday, August 13, 2008 CABI's goal is to provide information needed for decision making regarding investment and other interests in Central America. CABI is a private for-profit organization made of professional not affiliated to any political party or ideology. It seeks to reduce the gap between the local (Guatemalan) market and what is offered in other leading companies and country in the world. Corruption: A Corporate PerspectiveFriday, October 16, 2009 Corruption is a serious issue, with social, political, legal, economic and ethical implications, affecting public and private organizations. "Why companies should worry about corruption". In the Kingdom of BureaucracyTuesday, June 23, 2009 The long processes to start a company in Costa Rica do not seem so bad for Latin America, but they are unacceptable at the international level. When a country wants to enter the global market as a means for progress and economic and social development, it should offer expedited pathways for investors and entrepreneurs to start a business or to facilitate introducing their products and services to the economy. Limon and Moin Ports Go Out to Tender on MayFriday, April 30, 2010 On May authorities will unveil the bidding rules for handling these two Costa Rican ports to private operators. This was announced by Israel Oconotrillo, spokesperson for Japdeva (ports administrator on the Atlantic coast). Drop in Price of Corn PredictedThursday, September 27, 2012 China may decrease its maize imports by up to 60% in the next 12 months, which would ease the pressure that its demand has put on prices. The decline in imports by China would generate relief for other buyers amid falling global supplies after the drought in the grain belt of the United States. Central American Capital in the U.S.Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The EB-5 Visa, which encourages investment in the United States with a minimum amount of $500,000, could summon more Central American investors. Recently, the Costa Rican company Florida Ice and Farm acquired the North American company North American Breweries, for about $388 million, while another group of Costa Rican investors acquired an Office Center project in Phoenix for $12 million. |
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