Medellín experienced an historic event this Saturday, September 9, when more than one million people from various parts of the city, the country and the world gathered at Olaya Herrera Airport to listen to Pope Francis during the Holy Mass. … Read More
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Brazil Invited to the Book and Culture Fest in Medellín
The eleventh Book and Culture Fest of Medellín opens its doors to the world at the Botanic Garden until Sunday, this September 17. People will enjoy the best literature of this year’s special guest, Brazil. More than 34,000 national and … Read More
Medellín will Host SAHIC’s in 2018
Medellín will host the most important event on investment in tourism and hotel industry in Latin America, SAHIC 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity for the development of this industry, not only in the city but also in Colombia, allowing … Read More
Brazilian Entrepreneurs are Interested in Investing in Medellín
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín arrived in Belo Horizonte, Sao Paulo and Florianopolis to discuss investment with Brazilian businessmen. A meeting was held in each city, attracting approximately 100 entrepreneurs interested … Read More
Sinopsis and memories of the Medellín lab
From May 29 to June 2, 2017, the city held the first Medellín Lab, whose main objective is to share the Security and Coexistence Local Management Model of Medellín. The Model and its transversal axes were first approached by knowing, … Read More
From Medellín, Pope Francis will Send a Message to the World
The visit of Pope Francis is part of a tour around four cities in Colombia – Bogotá, Villavicencio, Cartagena and Medellín, which will take place between September 6 and 10. This is the third time a Pope steps on Colombian … Read More
Master Krzysztof Penderecki Visits Medellín
The renowned Polish classical composer and orchestra conductor Krzysztof Penderecki will visit Medellín for the first time to offer a concert along with the Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday, September 8 at 8 pm in the Metropolitan Theatre. The Polish master … Read More
Medellín, the new member of WAIPA
Since August 2017, the city is part of WAIPA, one of the most powerful investment networks in the world. WAIPA was created in 1995 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development for investment promotion. Medellín made official its … Read More
Three Latin American Former Presidents Met at ACI Medellín
Former presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala visited ACI Medellín to expand their knowledge on investment and cooperation in Medellín. The three former leaders described ACI Medellín as an innovative institution and a model to be replicated in other countries … Read More
An Agreement Between Medellín and Miami to Promote Innovation
A Memorandum of Understanding signed between Medellin’s Ruta N and the Cambridge Innovation Center Miami (CIC Miami) will create a connection between the companies located in The Sun City and the capital of Antioquia to exchange experiences, practices, resources and … Read More
The Mayor of Medellín and FAO Signed an Agreement to Improve Local Market
The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, and the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to Colombia, Rafael Zavala Gómez del Campo, will sign an international partnership agreement to work jointly for the consolidation of a … Read More
The Flowers Fest Reaches the World
The ” China Global Television Network,” the largest in the world by its number of viewers, visited Medellín during the Flower Fest 60th and published a note on its portal highlighting the international projection of the flower market and the … Read More
ProBono Foundation and ACI Medellín Will Share Knowledge with Local NGOs
On August 22, 2017, Probono Foundation will talk to representatives of NGOs in Antioquia during ACI Medellín Lectures. This is the third ACI Medellín Lecture in 2017. The first one was on peace and post-conflict issues and the second addressed … Read More
ACI Medellín, a case study for the World Bank
The World Bank advised ACI Medellín in the development of new methodologies for knowledge management, reception of international delegations and the design of new investment and cooperation projects. ACI Medellín implemented the methodologies and lessons learned from the World Bank … Read More
Inexmoda Acknowledges ACI Medellín
During the opening ceremony of Colombiamoda 2017, Inexmoda publicly acknowledged ACI Medellín for its 15 years of investment and cooperation promotion in Medellín and the region. National, regional and local authorities applauded the achievements of the Agency and encouraged it … Read More
Colombiamoda 2017 – The Fashion Week in Colombia
The textile, clothing and design cluster is one of the most important sectors for Medellín's economy. That is why, in 2006, Colombiamoda was linked through the Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area - ACI Medellín, … Read More
An Economic Development Policy to Improve Quality of Life
The Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga; The President of the Municipal Council, Jesús Aníbal Echeverri, and the Executive President of Medellín’s Chamber of Commerce, Lina Vélez de Nicholls, presented an Economic Development Policy to increase employment rates and improve … Read More
The Flowers Fest Honors the 60 Anniversary of the Silleteros Parade
From July 28 until August 8, the most important festival of Antioquia takes over the city: The Flowers Fair 2017. This fair celebrates its essence around the Silleteros* parade, which represents the collective spirit of our cultural expressions with a … Read More
Demand Frontier Has Arrived in Medellín to Stay
These are projects that become stronger and settle in in the city thanks to a joint work between people and organizations that believe in Medellín. ACI Medellín is a partner in the opening of the new Demand Frontier office. Congratulations! … Read More
ACI Medellín Supports F-AIR Colombia
The most dynamic economic sectors in Medellín have helped to position it abroad. For this reason, the Mayor of Medellín, through ACI Medellín, supports fairs such as F-AIR Colombia, an event that energizes the economy of the city. Due to … Read More
Brazilian O Globo Highlights Medellín in an Article About Colombia
Brazil most important journalism agency, O Globo, published an article about Colombia and Medellín has a prominent position on it. The article highlighting the city’s resilience capacity and its condition of solidarity towards adversity, making a reference to what happened … Read More
90 Years Growing Coffee for the World
The National Federation of Coffee Growers' 90 birthday is a milestone for the history of Antioquia and Colombia. Our department produces an excellent export coffee consumed by millions of people around the world. Its characteristic flavor and aroma put it … Read More
ACI Medellín Has Managed USD $ 1,629 Million in Foreign Investment During its 15 Years of Existence
USD 83 million on international cooperation The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area, ACI Medellín, held the Forum for Cooperation and Investment during the commemoration of its 15 years of work this last June 7. A … Read More
Paris Continues to Support Medellín on Its Human Mobility Tasks
After officials of the Mayor's Office and the Council of Medellín visited Paris in January 2017 to participate in the first phase of the project "Urban Dialogue Paris - Medellín: for sustainable mobility," the second phase of the project starts … Read More
Due to its innovation and resilience, Medellín was invited to the XII Metropolis World Congress
The XII Metropolis World Congress (World Association of the Major Metropolises) was held in Montreal, Canada between June 19 and 22. Its central topic was “Global Challenges: Metropolis in Action.” Medellín, an active member of the international network, was represented … Read More
General Comptroller of Medellin nominated for the United Nations Public Service Award
The Comptroller General of Medellín is nominated for the United Nations Public Service Award of 2017 (UNPSA) under the category “Promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in the public service” thanks to the Scholar Comptrollership initiative, which encourages young people to … Read More
Citizens of the world meet in Medellín to build Low Carbon Cities
INGLESSSSSS – El Foro Global de Ciudades Bajas en Carbono se realizará en la capital antioqueña del 10 al 12 de octubre de 2016. Medellín es la ciudad anfitriona del Foro Global de Ciudades Bajas en Carbono que durante tres … Read More