Casa Nua MG, a project operator specialized in the elderly, sets its first assisted living project in Medellín as the beginning of its expansion plan in the country. Casa Nua San Lucas is their first project of this kind in … Read More
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Representatives of WISE-QATAR visited Medellín to learn about its Education and Innovation Ecosystem
The WISE – QATAR Foundation conducts studies and programs to promote innovation in education. WISE was created in 2009 by the Qatar Foundation under the ruling of His Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser. So far, they have held events in … Read More
Medellín will discuss the potential of intermediate cities in Colombia
The center of strategic thinking for the development and transformation of Medellín, the Aburrá Valley and Antioquia through Engineering and Architecture – SAI – will hold the first Seminar on Intermediate Cities and Port Cities. The event requires prior online … Read More
The leading technology academy, Acamica, arrives in Medellín
Acamica consolidates its educational offer in Colombia with an initial investment of more than $ 300,000,000 and agile and highly certified innovative methodologies. The Argentinian technology academy is one of the most important in Latin America and it will offer … Read More
Endava opens its second office in Medellín
“We believe in the talent of Latin America, in the quality of its professionals. That is why we see in Colombia the opportunity to develop first level technology centers thus, providing world-class services. The new office in Medellín is one … Read More
Do you know ACI Medellín’s Media Outlet?
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area -ACI Medellin- has several communication channels that will help you to keep up to date with the main news in terms of international cooperation and foreign investment; also, … Read More
Medellín takes the lead in Latin America’s Fourth Industrial Revolution
The capital of Antioquia will become a regional platform for the development of public policies and regulations for the implementation of technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will put Colombia at the forefront … Read More
Medellín will attract American investment in Austin and Miami
The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín, will present the reasons why Medellín is an ideal destination for foreign investment to businessmen and executives interested in investing in the city. This event … Read More
AmCham awards ACI Medellín with the Civic Merit
The Director of ACI Medellín, Catalina Restrepo Carvajal, received the recognition from the hands of Carlos Quijano, Executive Director of the American Colombian Chamber Antioquia – Caldas Chapter. The Civic Merit highlights the fulfillment of duty towards the service and … Read More
Expocultura 2019 exhibits Medellín’s art to the World
Medellín’s Secretariat of Culture will host the second version of the Art and Culture Market, Expocultura Referentes 2019, between April 25 and 28 at the Botanical Garden Joaquín Antonio Uribe. It will help local artists and cultural managers to project … Read More
Teleperformance is the third largest employer in Colombia
Teleperformance is a worldwide leader in customer service solutions with a presence in 80 countries, serving more than 170 markets and 25 years of experience in Colombia. They are considered as one of the five largest employers in Colombia and … Read More
A Plan to Transform the Future
There is a combination of partnerships, technical knowledge and policies that are being developed to meet the SDGs and not leave anyone behind. An urgent and ambitious agenda. The plan to put the world on the path to a more … Read More
RE/MAX expands its business in Medellín
The North American real estate firm RE/MAX arrived in Colombia in 2010 and currently has 35 offices and more than 350 associated agents. They opened their first facilities in Medellín in December 2018 and will open two new offices in … Read More
The challenges of urban mobility were discussed in the First Future Mobility Congress held in Medellín
The Future Mobility Congress developed by the Medellín Mayor’s Office together with the EAFIT University, the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and the Despacio research center, presented the main challenges of the city in this area. The event was … Read More
Medellín’s Green Corridors nominated to the Ashden 2019 International Awards
The 30 Green Corridors project has been chosen as one of the four projects in the long list of the Ashden 2019 Awards in the “Cooling for People” category for its contributions to improve the thermal sensation of Medellín. This … Read More
Delegates of Jeonju, South Korea met Medellín’s Sustainable Mobility System
Delegates from Jeonju, South Korea, completed a mission in Medellín guided by the EDU, the Metropolitan Area, Metro, and Metroplús, to learn about the city’s sustainable mobility system. Their main objective was to understand how Medellín uses public transport to … Read More
Novotel arrives in Medellín
The French group Accor, the world’s leading operator in the travel and tourism sector, bought the Atton chain and changed the name of the El Tesoro shopping mall to Novotel. Novotel has 278 beds and the total operation sums up … Read More
Foreign direct investment has boosted Medellín’s Competitiveness
Special report on Investment: 2016, 2017, 2018: The interest Medellín generates to the world due to its social and urban transformation and constant innovation have become the gateway for entrepreneurs and investors to consider establishing their companies in the territory. … Read More
Medellín stands out as a good partner for international cooperation in the World
Special Report on Cooperation 2016, 2017, 2018 Medellín continues to generate interest amongst the international community in the development of new cooperation opportunities, mainly with those countries seeking allies to implement and develop programs and projects on peacebuilding, city transformation, … Read More
Medellín continues to advance towards sustainable mobility
Medellín will have its first 100% electric taxi Medellín continues to progress in the implementation of a more efficient, modern, and environmentally friendly transport for everyone. In addition to the 64 electric buses which will arrive in the city in … Read More
Sustainable mobility, Medellín’s commitment to caring for the environment
On February 28, Medellín opened its fifth Metrocable for commuting. It is an environmentally friendly electrical system which already benefits more than 350,000 inhabitants of the Villa Hermosa and Buenos Aires neighborhoods, and which was financed by the Municipal Administration. … Read More
The Power of the C40 Cities
Medellín is part of a select group of cities which work together to mitigate risks associated to climate change. This decision implies the execution of a wide portfolio of programs that will impact the life quality of people. According to … Read More
What is the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
It is a space of trust and knowledge exchange for global cooperation. Also, it will be the perfect for the discussion about the latest trends and its technological applications, and the regulatory frameworks for different industries and countries in terms … Read More
Medellín is comitted to Sustainable Energy
Converting trash into clean energy? This is what the project by the British company, Exergy, is betting on and proposed for Medellín. Thanks to ACI Medellín, the European company is working for the environmental preservation of the city and the … Read More
Medellín: Moving Towards Clean Alternatives
The city is advancing on the implementation of an environmentally friendlier, more modern, efficient and healthier transport system for all. In her commute from her home in Belén La Palma, in southwest Medellín, to her office in El Poblado, Daniela … Read More
The Republic of Peru opened its Consulate in Medellín
On February 20, Medellin welcomed the new Consulate of Peru, located at 7 South Street # 42-70 (Forum Building, office 415). The event was chaired by the Ambassador of Peru in Colombia, Ignacio Higuera Hare who affirms that the new … Read More
Artificial Intelligence, the Wave that Expands in Medellín
Medellín’s competitiveness is linked to innovation and technology. It is a commitment for quality work, opening to new markets and the generation of development. When Alejandro Gómez saw the humanoid, Sophia, who interacts and holds conversations with people, in Medellín, … Read More
Medellín is an Epicenter for Education in Colombia
On February 20, the meeting of Learning Cities: Challenges and Opportunities for Colombia was held at 8:00 a.m. in the Teacher’s Innovation Center, MOVA. The event was led by the mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga and Raúl Valdés Cotera, … Read More
Nordic Countries and Medellín bet on Smart Cities
The embassies of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway held the Smart Cities #ThinkNordic event in Medellín to share best practices with the public and private sector of the city. The director of ACI Medellín, Catalina Restrepo, lead the opening act … Read More
Economy and Employment: Need to Walk at the Same Pace in Medellín
Medellín seeks to unify the pace between economic growth and quality employment through foreign investment, innovation, commitment to strategic sectors and the knowledge economy. The US multinational, Stanley Black & Decker has 175 years of operations and 93 years of … Read More