The economic dynamics of a city like Medellín stimulate the opening of new markets and the strengthening of relations with international actors. To do so, not only technological or legal tools are needed, also human talent capable of communicating in … Read More
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Stanley Black & Decker arrives in Medellín creating more than 200 Finance jobs
With 175 years of experience, more than 50,000 employees worldwide and total revenue exceeding $12B, Stanley Black & Decker is known for superior quality, continual innovation and rigorous operational discipline. Stanley Black & Decker has built a winning organization that … Read More
Green Hair arrives in Medellín, the first ecological hair salon in the city
The Venezuelan ecological hairdressing establishment settles in the capital of Antioquia thanks to the support of Procolombia Venezuela and the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín. “We are an ecological hair salon … Read More
Welcome to ACI Medellín!
New winds of leadership arrive to ACI Medellín on behalf of the Business Administrator, Catalina Restrepo Carvajal. Restrepo has an extensive experience in project management and advisory. She has served as Replicability Director of the JuanFe Foundation; Advisor to Medellín … Read More
The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley will coordinate ICLEI International Network offices in Colombia
Medellín― February 28, the ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability presents its regional office for Colombia which will be coordinated by the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley , leaded by Eugenio Prieto Soto, director of the institution.. As part of … Read More
Medellín’s challenge: to become a Global City
David Escobar Arango, current director of Comfama, had the chance to give a close look to the performance of the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín since its very beginning. He remembers that … Read More
Medellín talked about Smart Cities
According to the Inter-American Development Bank – IDB, “a smart and sustainable city is an innovative that which uses information and communication technologies (ICT) and other means to improve decision-making, the efficiency of operations, the provision of urban services and … Read More
Medellín, headquarters of large multinationals
Since 2015, the largest courier company in the world and leader in transportation and specializing in logistics services, had begun searching for the right place to open their next Global Business Services office. The goal was to centralize their back-office … Read More
Colombian-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens new offices in Medellín
Thanks to the active economic dynamics of Medellín and to the good relations of both countries, the Embassy of Japan in Colombia recently opened the Colombian-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry offices in the city. This will strengthen the commercial … Read More
Medellín’s Best Practices on Energy will be presented in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand ― From February 21 to 23, the Global SDG 7 Conference: a global preparatory meeting in support of the review of SDG 7 will be held at the 2018 UN High-level Political Forum. After its progress in the … Read More
Barcelona and Medellín, a friendship that goes beyond borders
Friendship is feeling comfortable, talking and sharing with others. In Medellin and Barcelona’s case, this friendship was born with a particular interest: to offer and provide to each other. It grew over time, up to the point that even new … Read More
The Japanese Government will hold the Transport and Urban Development Seminar in Medellín
To strengthen the diplomatic ties and cooperation processes between Colombia and Japan, the Japanese Government will develop the Transport and Urban Development Seminar 2018 in Medellín at the Marriott Medellín Hotel on February 15. The event is developed by the … Read More
Sweden and Medellín promote sustainable solutions for the cities of the future
About 10 officials of the Swedish Government, leaded by the Vice Minister for Trade and EU Affairs, Oscar Stenström; and the Swedish Ambassador to Colombia, Tommy Strömberg, will visit Medellín next Monday, February 12, 2018. Swedish Vice Minister for Trade … Read More
Medellín will be the Global Stage of Biodiversity
From March 17 to 24, more than 1,000 scientist and experts in biodiversity and ecosystems will gather in the Intercontinental Hotel in Medellín. They will attend the Sixth Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). … Read More
“The secret is to be open-minded” Carlos Ignacio Gallego, Grupo Nutresa CEO
With nearly one hundred years, Grupo Nutresa is one of the most important companies in the country. Its products are sold in 70 countries worldwide. It has operations in 15 countries, and more than 45,000 employees. Sales reached more than … Read More
The Colombian-French Strategic Committee met for the first time in Medellín
The Colombian-French Strategic Committee (CSCF in Spanish) was created in 2015 by the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos and the former President of France, François Hollande and, on January 25, met in Medellín to discuss issues related to the … Read More
Medellín opens the doors to Colombiatex and Brazil will be its guest country
Tomorrow, January 23, starts Colombiatex of the Americas in 12,000 m2 of the Plaza Mayor exhibition center. The country’s most important event of the textile & clothing sector, seeks to activate business for more than 350 million dollars with Brazil … Read More
A leading European consulting firm arrives in Medellín
Amaris, a leading international consulting company opened its offices in the Ruta N Innovation District. Settling in Medellín will allow them to expand their services and consolidate their presence in the region. The innovative environment offered by the city and … Read More
Medellín, the best environment to grow in
In a bar in Buenos Aires and with a beer in hand, four friends, Martín Migoya, Guibert Englebienne, Martin Umarán and Néstor Nocetti, decided to start the adventure of doing business in a country full of uncertainty. In 2003, Argentina … Read More
Arví Park is finalist in the Destination category of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Today, the Arví Park Corporation was choosen as one of the three finalists in the “Destination” category of the Tourism for Tomorrow Award of the World Travel and Tourism Council based in London. The winners of 2018 will be announced … Read More
Whirlpool, an ally in local development
Two years ago, the world’s leading appliance brand established a partnership with Industrias Haceb to open the first washing machine production plant in Colombia and the Andean region. When a company like Whirlpool is looking for a new place to … Read More
Medellín builds trust
Twenty-five years ago, we were the most violent city in the world. Today, we are a benchmark for transformation. Our people took control of their territories and, thanks to a joint effort among all sectors of society, including organizations such … Read More
Fifteen years weaving ties with the world
In the cycle of life for Latin Americans, the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday represents the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. During those early years, the bases for the future are established. At that age, we … Read More
The world believes in Medellín
Medellín is increasingly booming in the international context. This is demonstrated by the increasing figures in foreign investment, the number of visitors, the realization of events, the economic effect of tourism on the city and the growth of exports. These … Read More
The José María Cordova International Airport keeps growing
Medellín and Antioquia take a major step in projecting the city as a suitable destination for foreign investment and international cooperation. The new expansion of the national and international docks and the internal and external connectivity modules of the José … Read More
Link Magazine 2017 issue and the International Cooperation Video of the city are launched this week
On Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 pm, the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area will launch the latest issue of Link Magazine and the international cooperation video of the city in the Duque Arango Gallery. … Read More
WOBI On Leadership in Medellín
This December 5 and 6, Medellín hosted the WOBI On Leadership in Plaza Mayor. The WORLD OF BUSINESS IDEAS -WOBI is a business-content hub which for more than 20 years has brought together entrepreneurs and leaders interested in business knowledge … Read More
Medellín is not what Netflix shows
The Citizen Security Week 2017 allowed the real Medellín to be shown “Medellín is not what Netflix shows.“ It was the headline of El País , a newsletter from Spain. It makes reference to the words of mayor of Medellín, … Read More
Medellin is proud of being an educating city!
On November 30, Medellín and more than 500 members of the International Association of Educating Cities around the world will celebrate the Educating Cities Day. Medellin is part of the International Association of Educating Cities (IAEC) since 2017 The celebration … Read More
ACI Medellín Congratulates Procolombia on Its 25th Anniversary
We celebrate ProColombia’s 25th anniversary, an entity that promotes the exports and services of Colombian companies in potential markets. Also, it promotes the attraction of foreign direct investment to Colombia and works to position the country as a tourist and … Read More