Honduras: The Dry Land Panama Canal?Thursday, August 14, 2008 Honduras lies just about 1,000 miles southwest of Miami. A great location for commerce with the U.S. Antonio Young is the Executive Vice President of FIDE, Honduras’ Foundation for Investment and Export Development. He says Honduras’ strategic location provides an invaluable access to Latin American markets. And, with the continued development of Honduras’ north-south highway, called the Logistic Corridor, Antonio says Honduras could be the dry land version of the Panama Canal. The New Rentership SocietyFriday, October 11, 2019 The growing tendency to lease rather than buy, not only real estate and cars, but also services and products, is forcing traditional companies to reinvent themselves completely, not to be left out of the new digital and collaborative economy. Although in Central America this trend is not yet as marked as in other regions of the world, companies that want to prevail in the future must pre-empt it and begin to redefine their long-term strategies, considering these changes that while leading the new generations, are not alien to other age segments of the population. Costa Rica: $100 million alliance of Deutsche Bank-Riverside DevelopersTuesday, June 17, 2008 The Costa Rican firm Riverside Developers has signed an agreement with MortgageIT Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, one of the world's largest financial institutions. The real estate developer has obtained a credit line of 100 million dollars. 'Fire of Brasil' Franchise Lands in El SalvadorWednesday, December 9, 2009 The franchise opened a restaurant for 160 people at Torre Futura. It will employ 45 people, and required an investment of $300.000. IHOP Franchise Enters GuatemalaFriday, March 4, 2011 With a $ 1.5 million investment, The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) opened its first restaurant. The Guatemalan opening marks the entry of the U.S. chain, known for its pancakes, in Latin America. Mint Factory Opens in Costa RicaWednesday, March 10, 2010 “Mint of Costa Rica” was inaugurated today, after a $4 million investment. It is capable of outputting 100 million coins per year, and plans to invest an additional $6 million in the next six years, to expand in Central America. Panama makes it onto the financial map of the worldMonday, May 5, 2008 At 0800 hours Monday the Tenth Annual Caribbean Conference of Step got underway. Step is an organization founded in 1991 in the United Kingdom, with a membership of experts in finance and administration of wealth. The president of the Panama chapter of Step, Dayra Berbey de Rojas of Morgan & Morgan, said it's important for Panama to be active in this activity because it promotes the nation's image as an important provider of investment services. Guatemala: 15% Growth in BPO SectorThursday, January 8, 2015 During 2014 the industry for business process outsourcing generated sales of $397 million, an increase of 15% compared to 2013. From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (-AGEXPORT-): Marriot to invest $40 million in PanamaMonday, July 21, 2008 The international hotel chain Marriott is expanding into Panama, and will spend 40 million dollars on a 300-room hotel in Panama City. Edward Fuller, president and executive director of the region for Mariott International, said the project will be part of their luxury brand Renaissance. Bank of America Closes Service Center in Costa RicaWednesday, April 9, 2014 The company has announced the phased closure of the operation in the country and the laying off of 1,500 workers over a period of 9-12 months. In addition to the service center specializing in finance and technology in Costa Rica, the U.S. bank will also cease operations in the Philippines and Mexico, as part of an overall process of re structuring of the company. Productos del Aire de Guatemala improves its installationsMonday, September 29, 2008 Productos de Air de Guatemala, the biggest producer of gas for medical and industrial use in Central America, has acquired an industrial plant and equipment to improve its installations. Ex-Im Bank approved a loan guarantee for US$9.9 million to Chart Inc and Cosmodyne LLC in order to facilitate the export to "Productos del Aire" de Guatemala. Meeting of Entrepreneurs in GuatemalaFriday, August 5, 2016 The ENADE 2016 event will be held on October 6 and will have as its central theme the promotion of economic development in non-urban areas. The main topic to be discussed at the meeting will be promotion of the development of "intermediate cities" to bring remote rural areas closer to urban areas where productive development has historically been concentrated. Business ContinuityThursday, May 3, 2012 From 21st to 22nd May the Latin American Conference on Business Continuity and Information Security will take place in Costa Rica. National and international experts will analyze and discuss the key pieces to improving the business continuity program, technologies and data integrity in businesses. This will take place during the Second Latin American Conference on Business Continuity and Information Security to be held in Costa Rica on 21st and 22nd May at the Hotel Radisson Europa. Houston Chamber of Commerce - PanamaTuesday, May 26, 2015 The business association of the American city has established an office in Panama City in order to explore business opportunities with local businesses and the region. The organization has over 3,600 members ranging from small and medium sized companies to those with an international presence. This is the second site the union has in Latin America, as it has presence in Mexico. XVII Annual Specialty Coffee Cup in PanamaWednesday, April 24, 2013 From 4th to 7th of May the "Best of Panama" event will be held at the site of the Festival of Flowers and Coffee in Bouquet, where an announcement will be made of the best domestic coffee from the last harvest. The goal of the Speciality Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP) is to promote coffee from Panama internationally, and its origin. "The products selected by a panel of international judges, will then be auctioned on the internet, on June 11, 2013, with the participation of buyers from America, Asia, Europe and Oceania", reported Panamaamerica.com.pa. |
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