EnCicla recovers its rhythm and shines again in the Aburrá Valley

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This 2024 marks a rebirth for EnCicla, the Public Bicycle System of the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley, which went from abandonment, to a recovery plan that advances with investments of more than $15 billion pesos, focused on restoring the functionality and quality of this free transportation system, which will once again be a benchmark for sustainable mobility in the country.

At the beginning of the year, EnCicla’s diagnosis showed a critical situation: only 42% of the bicycle fleet was operational, while 87% of the stations had structural and physical problems. In addition, the system faced the lack of inventory of spare parts and tools for the maintenance of both bicycles and stations, four types of technologies, and the 663 bicycles acquired in 2023 which had structural damage. However, with a comprehensive recovery strategy that encompasses stations, technology, bicycles and citizen culture, EnCicla is beginning to resurface.

Cristina Zambrano, executive director of ACI Medellín, highlighted the importance of EnCicla and the effort to recover it: “the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley has invested time and resources in building a system like EnCicla, which is not only a model in Colombia, but also worldwide, providing free mobility to thousands of people. Today we are proud of the actions underway to recover and strengthen this jewel of sustainable mobility, key for Medellín and its neighboring municipalities.”

Some of the improvements made to date include:

  • Bicycle maintenance: 1,122 bicycles were washed, something that had not been done in five years. Saddles, handlebars, rims, brakes, and other elements have been restored to the bicycles to ensure safety and functionality.
  • Recovery of stations: Representative stations for users have been restored, including La Picacha La 76, Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater, Parques del Río and Unicentro, some of the most affected by vandalism. A new station has also been launched in the South Terminal, with capacity for 32 bicycles.
  • Safety badge pilot: As part of the safety measures implemented to protect EnCicla’s infrastructure, the safety badge pilot has been launched in the most vandalized automatic stations. The main objective of this system of plates is to prevent the theft of technological elements from the stations.
  • Technological diagnosis: to solve system failures, progress is made in the diagnosis of the four technologies used for the operation and to make the best decisions regarding the technological component.
  • Institutional presence: the institutional presence around the stations of the system has been strengthened to mitigate theft.

For Paula Palacio Salazar, director of AMVA: “This investment not only seeks to reactivate bicycle mobility, but also to strengthen the sustainable mobility ecosystem, integrating citizens in the care of this system that belongs to everyone and works for everyone.”

Thanks to this effort, EnCicla continues to position itself as an example of sustainable mobility in the region.

 

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With these advances, EnCicla continues its mission to offer an environmentally responsible transport alternative, contributing to sustainable urban development and the construction of a culture of mobility in the Aburrá Valley.

 

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IKEA opens its shop in our territory generating 300 direct jobs

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IKEA, the renowned Swedish multinational furniture and home decoration company, has chosen our Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley to continue its expansion in South America.

With the opening of its third shop in the country, located in Envigado, the company is committed to contributing to the economic and social growth of the region, generating employment and boosting the local economy.

The new shop in Viva Envigado will generate approximately 300 jobs, which will mainly benefit residents of Medellín, Envigado and nearby municipalities. This effort is part of a broader hiring plan, which is expected to create around 1,100 jobs with the opening of shops in Bogotá, Cali and Medellín, and the operation of the company’s e-commerce platform in Colombia.

Cristina Zambrano, executive director of the Medellín Cooperation and Investment Agency (ACI), highlighted the impact of IKEA’s arrival in the region: ‘The Cooperation and Investment Agency of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area is proud of the opening of IKEA in Viva Envigado. This iconic global company is coming to our region not only to boost the economy, but also to generate quality jobs and offer design products at affordable prices for all households. With this third shop in Colombia, IKEA reaffirms its commitment to our territory, and from the ACI Medellin we will support them to continue trusting in our company.

IKEA is characterised by its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Currently, more than 45% of its team in Colombia is made up of women, 17% of its team is made up of people over 50 years old, and close to 50% of its team is made up of young people under 30 years old.

The company offers job opportunities that cover a wide range of profiles and experience levels, allowing both students and seniors, and people with or without retail experience, to develop a professional career.

With more than 400 shops worldwide, the Swedish company has set an ambitious goal of becoming an environmentally positive company by 2030, focusing on circularity through the use of renewable and recycled materials, elimination of waste and an innovative approach to product design.

The company’s expansion project in South America includes an investment of approximately USD $600 million, which will allow the opening of nine shops within 10 years, as well as the development of e-commerce channels in each country.

In Colombia, IKEA opened its first shop at Mallplaza NQS in Bogota in September 2023 and its second at Mallplaza Cali in May 2024. With the arrival of IKEA in Envigado, the company continues its commitment to the country, contributing not only to the dynamisation of the economy, but also to the creation of jobs and the promotion of inclusion and labour diversity.

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U.S. multinational will generate 1,000 jobs in Medellin and Cali

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The U.S. medical billing and practice optimization services company, Health Prime, announced the expansion of its global presence with the opening of operations in Medellin and Cali, and the expected generation of one thousand jobs in Colombia.

This company, founded in 2004 and which has already invested close to US$2 million in the country, has established itself as a leader in revenue cycle management, providing advanced solutions for operational and financial efficiency in the healthcare sector.

The Secretary of Economic Development of Medellín, María Fernanda Galeano, highlighted that the arrival of Health Prime to the city is a significant milestone, not only for the amount of investment it generates in the technological infrastructure sector, but also for the creation of quality jobs for the citizens.

“The presence of this North American company boosts the economic and social development of our region, reaffirming our city as an attractive destination for international investment,” said the official.

Health Prime’s vice-president for Latin America, Jorge Lobo, indicated that the multinational allocates the resources of its operation to technological infrastructure and personnel training, among other aspects. This move establishes Colombia as a key destination for investment in the medical billing services sector.

“The expansion of our business in Colombia underscores the importance of this emerging market to our overall strategy, offering significant opportunities for both the company and local talent. The company seeks to continue growing and consolidating its position as a leader in the medical billing services sector in the region,” he emphasized.

With its presence in Medellin, Health Prime seeks to leverage local talent and competitive operating costs in Colombia and reach 2,000 employees in Latin America, reinforcing its commitment to economic development and job creation in the region.

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World Bank representatives visit the city to evaluate financing for projects under the “Medellin Te Quiere” Development Plan

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Until August 23, a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank will be in the capital of Antioquia to establish a collaboration framework to define investment and advisory alternatives for infrastructure proposals, as well as to establish the basis for promoting sustainable development. The work agenda will be headed by the IFC representative in Colombia, Carolina Cárdenas, who will meet with members of the Strategic Projects Management and the Secretariats of Environment, Education, Infrastructure and Finance. Finally, there will be a meeting with Mayor Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga.

The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes economic growth and improves the quality of life by encouraging the private sector in developing countries. Over the years it has implemented best practices that can be replicated in infrastructure projects in Medellín. The environmental and social impact assessment, which, by adopting these standards, can ensure that the initiatives are sustainable and respectful of the environment and local communities.

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District of Medellín Joins Forces with International Investor to Inspire 3,000 Students to Become Technology Specialists

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The Mayor’s Office of Medellín, in collaboration with the U.S. company Rockwell Automation, has launched a series of motivational meetings for ninth-grade students in the city’s educational institutions. This initiative seeks to broaden the vision of young people, equipping them with the tools necessary to become professional developers and programmers in the near future.

Rockwell Automation, a leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, is partnering with Medellín as part of the “Smart School” program within the 2024-2027 Development Plan “Medellín Te Quiere”. This program promotes inspiring learning environments through the provision of technological and digital tools.

This alliance aims to raise vocational awareness among ninth-graders and spark their interest in engineering and programming.

“We continue to advance our comprehensive strategy for digital skills and creative industries training for all students. Today, we are hosting an event in collaboration with Rockwell Automation to train students from public schools,” said Luis Guillermo Patiño, Secretary of Education.

In this initial phase of the program, 3,000 students are expected to be inspired through awareness-raising sessions held at various strategic locations. The selected venues include: the Institución Inem José Félix de Restrepo in Commune 14-El Poblado; ITM University Institution – Fraternity Campus, serving Communes 8-Villa Hermosa, 9-Buenos Aires, and 10-La Candelaria; Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo in Communes 5-Castilla, 6-Doce de Octubre, and 7-Robledo; Centro de Innovación del Maestro – Mova in Communes 1-Popular, 2-Santa Cruz, and 3-Manrique; and Comfenalco Antioquia Guayabal in Communes 15-Guayabal, 16-Belén, and the San Antonio de Prado district.

“This project is very important because it provides us with clearer guidance on our career goals. I am very interested in engineering, and thanks to this program, I have a better understanding of what I can achieve,” said Juan José Torres Vélez, a student at I.E. INEM José Félix Restrepo and a participant in the first meeting.

The strategy will be progressively expanded to the city’s educational institutions.

For María Fernanda Galeano, Secretary of Economic Development, “This initiative will develop digital skills that will help consolidate students’ professional futures. We are focused on attracting foreign direct investment and connecting companies with our city’s development through job creation and, in this case, through social development via training and educational opportunities.”

Since 2008, the Medellín Agency for Cooperation and Investment (ACI Medellín) has facilitated US$763 million in foreign investment through 98 projects from the United States, particularly from companies in the technology services sector.

The student engagements will emphasize the importance of vocational orientation in information technologies, integrating aspects for personal and professional growth for future developers.

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The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Colombia is once again headquartered in Medellín

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The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the District of Medellin, re-established the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), a space where work will be done on topics related to artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, govtech and technology-based solutions for urban transformation of the city with impact in Colombia and Latin America.

The Center will be hosted by Corporación Ruta N and will serve to advance collaborations between the public and private sectors, improving local and regional capacity to take advantage of the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through these types of alliances, best practices and strategic frameworks for using AI in the responsible digital transformation of cities will be implemented and amplified.

It also seeks that the inhabitants of Medellin take ownership of technologies and contribute to the positioning of the District as an epicenter of Science, Technology and Innovation worldwide. “Medellin returns to Ruta N and is to consolidate it as the capital of innovation, science and technology, not only in Colombia but in Latin America.

This center has an emphasis on artificial intelligence, solutions for governments and cities. I dream that this technology will be transferred to the communities and that it will be the opportunity for thousands of young people and people in our city to have the necessary talent training through new technologies and get quality jobs,” said the mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga.

Among the characteristics of the C4IR is to consolidate itself as a platform for ideas where social problems are solved with the participation of specialists and different technologies. It is also a space for the development of inputs for the construction of regulatory and public policy frameworks to promote the adoption of emerging technologies in different industries and countries.

“The centers are initiatives of the World Economic Forum, between government, business, entrepreneurship and academia. Creating a center is like a baby, it’s more or less nine months, because you have to develop on the mission and vision and the focus you want.

First we are going to work on the strategic focus, we have several initiatives such as artificial intelligence, bringing in the expertise of the World Economic Forum. We provide a collaborative platform for us to benefit both ourselves and the members of the network,” explained World Economic Forum executive member Sebastian Buckup.

C4IR Colombia joins the global network of centers located in San Francisco, Genoa, New York, Tokyo, Beijing and Mumbay to strengthen the programs of the Fourth Industrial Revolution through emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and technology-based companies.

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21 companies from Puerto Rico visited Medellin to generate investment and commercial alliances

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For two days, entrepreneurs and representatives of companies from Puerto Rico visited Medellín to learn more about its business ecosystem, in order to invest and generate commercial agreements.

This mission was organized by the Department of Economic and Commercial Development of Puerto Rico and ACI Medellin, allowing businessmen from that Caribbean island to learn about economic and legal aspects, and to envision business opportunities in the region. Public and private sector actors from the capital of Antioquia participated in the meetings, outlining investment alternatives and possible bilateral trade agreements.

According to Nicolás Rodríguez, ACI Medellín’s Investment Director, “our city is experiencing a rebirth in terms of foreign investment and commercial ties with the entire world. Proof of this is the visit with 21 companies from Puerto Rico, who came very determined to know the legal, economic and human talent aspects to establish their operations in our city and also to open business opportunities with local and regional companies”.

The agenda focused on investment alternatives between Medellín and Puerto Rico. Among the panelists were the Secretary of Tourism, José Alejandro González; the Undersecretary of Business Creation and Strengthening, Juan David Molina; the Director of Investment of the ACI Medellín, Nicolás Rodríguez Aristizábal; and the Secretary of Tourism of Antioquia, Margarita Restrepo; representatives of Cementos Argos and KPG also participated, among others.

For Soraya Morón, Assistant Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development, “we met in Medellín with Puerto Rican businessmen who have a great opportunity to collaborate with Colombian businessmen. After a visit we made in 2021 we realized that there are many opportunities for collaboration between Puerto Rican and Colombian entrepreneurs to magnify these long-term relationships. There is a connectivity between both territories that we cannot miss, not only in tourism but also in economic development and that is why we are here”.

The Caribbean island has invested US$2.9 million in the region between 2008 and 2023.

The mission also included some entrepreneurs from Puerto Rico who are already based in Medellín, such as Jonathan Centeno Serrano, CEO of Brainmood, a company specialized in software development. “The experience we have had of establishing the company in Medellin was very good, we are very grateful with the energy of the paisas to work. The people are very friendly and offer incredible attention, so I would like to invite all those who want to set up their company in Medellín to do so, since they have all the resources in the city”.

Medellin has not been alien to the interest of Puerto Rican investors. According to historical figures, the island has invested 2.9 million dollars between 2008 and 2023, thanks to three companies that settled in the region, generating close to 100 jobs.

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North American multinational has generated 400 jobs in the Medellín District

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The multinational TaskUs of American origin, specialized in digital services, digital CX solutions, artificial intelligence and content security, has generated 400 jobs in the Medellín District.

The multinational supports the most innovative companies in the world, with special emphasis on companies in the United States.

TaskUs celebrates one year of having established itself in Ruta N where it adapted a space called The Gallery in which collaborative and modern work oriented towards innovation stands out. This is the third headquarters that operates in Colombia and the first for the capital of Antioquia.

For María Fernanda Galeano, Secretary of Economic Development of Medellín, “the opening of this TaskUs headquarters in Medellín represents a significant milestone for our District, not only in terms of employment and economic development, but also as a key impetus to strengthen our ecosystem. business. The opening of The Gallery on Ruta N marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration that will benefit both the local community and the company, reaffirming Medellín as an attractive destination for international investments.”

TaskUs has active vacancies and is looking for bilingual professional profiles for its headquarters in Medellín. Those interested can apply [ here ]

“We are happy to be in Medellín, at TaskUs we invest in people’s learning and development. “This includes helping employees perform well in their current role, equipping leaders and potential leaders with the skills needed to advance their careers, and providing self-paced online learning resources available at any time,” declared Pablo González, Vice President of Operations at TaskUs Colombia.

Since 2008, ACI Medellín has managed USD 763 million in foreign direct investment from 98 investment projects in the United States, especially companies in the technology services sector.

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Chinese News Channel, Highlights Innovative Green Corridors as a Solution to Urban Warming

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Recently, this Chinese channel, recognized for providing news and current affairs coverage from a global perspective, visited Medellin to explore first-hand the Green Corridors strategy as an strategy to mitigate urban warming in the city. In Medellin, Green Corridors have been established as a comprehensive strategy to counteract the urban heat island effect and reduce temperatures in urban areas. These corridors are composed of continuous and connected green areas along public spaces and main thoroughfares, not only providing shade and aesthetic beautification, but also playing a crucial role in thermal regulation by absorbing solar heat and releasing oxygen, which significantly contributes to cooling the urban environment.

In addition to their environmental benefits, Green Corridors promote a healthier and more pleasant environment for the inhabitants of Medellín. By reducing temperatures, reliance on air conditioning and ventilation systems is minimized, potentially leading to a reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These initiatives are not only designed to improve air quality and the well-being of the population, but also strengthen urban resilience in the face of climate change, creating more sustainable spaces adapted to the local climate.

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Medellín will receive support from UNHCR for the protection of the human rights of migrants.

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In its commitment to improving the condition of refugees and migrants, the District Administration signed a memorandum of understanding with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), through which it will receive technical assistance from this UN agency on international protection issues for those arriving from or transiting through Venezuela and other countries.

“We signed the memorandum of understanding with UNHCR to promote respect for the human rights of refugees and migrants and to work in a coordinated manner for their protection,” said the mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez Zuluaga.

This collaboration includes aspects such as the prevention of internal displacement; consolidation of institutional capacities to identify, give visibility to, and follow up on situations of forced displacement; and migratory regularization, among others.

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Medellín Participates in the Joint Commission for Technical, Scientific, Cultural, Educational and Sports Cooperation between Colombia and Uruguay 2024-2026

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Colombia and Uruguay, through their Ministries of Foreign Affairs and their cooperation agencies – the Presidential Agency for International Cooperation (APC Colombia) and the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation (AUCI) – are developing the Joint Commission for Technical, Scientific, Cultural, Educational and Sports Cooperation between Colombia and Uruguay 2024-2026. This effort aims to develop and implement knowledge exchange projects that will contribute to the progress of both nations.

In the framework of the celebration of the VIII Meeting of the Joint Commission for the period 2024-2026, the District of Medellín will participate through the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley and EPM in the project “Technical strengthening for the management of water quality”. Designed as a two-way exchange initiative to improve the operational practices of the entities involved, including the Ministry of Environment of Uruguay (Dirección Nacional de Calidad y Evaluación Ambiental – DINACEA) and the Environmental Quality Division, Department of Integrated Environmental Assessment of Uruguay.

The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellín has played a crucial role in articulating efforts and positioning Medellín as a city that reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and strengthens its ties with Uruguay, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences in water quality management and environmental protection. Phase one is expected to start soon and complete the implementation of the project in the next 18 months.

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PwC and ACI Medellin jointly publish a valuable document to do business in our city

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PwC and ACI Medellin have teamed up again to generate a valuable document called Doing Business, which will be of support to foreign companies that want to know all the advantages that our District has to receive their companies.

The high economic performance, the connection with the country and the world, the qualified talent, and the good quality of life, are reasons that invite foreign investment to choose Medellín as the ideal destination to set up their operations.

PricewaterhouseCoopers- PwC, is a professional services firm with presence in 150 countries that provides auditing, consulting, legal and tax advisory, transactions, corporate finance and human resources consulting services specialized in each sector.

We thank this important partner for joining us in the preparation of this important document in Spanish and English, which will undoubtedly be very useful not only for foreign investment but also for local entrepreneurs who want to know specialized data on each sector.

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EPM and Aguas Nacionales sign cooperation agreement with the City of Copenhagen

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The ambassador of Denmark, Erik Høeg, the general manager of EPM and leader of the EPM Group, John Maya Salazar, and the president of Aguas Nacionales Grupo EPM, Henry Parra Molina signed a cooperation agreement between the city of Copenhagen and the EPM Group to initiate cooperation that will allow the business group to receive advice and technical support in wastewater treatment and water loss management.

The agreement represents a very important milestone in the collaboration between the Embassy of Denmark and the EPM Group to promote efficiency and sustainability of water resources, since this collaboration will include issues such as wastewater treatment through biogas production, process optimization, biosolids, nitrogen and phosphorus management, as well as water loss management, through advice and technical support in the pre-location of leaks, network replacement with the use of technology and asset management.

ICA Medellín, a key player in the cooperation between EPM and Copenhagen

The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellín – ICA Medellín played a key role in the realization of the cooperation agreement between the EPM Group and the city of Copenhagen. ICA Medellín facilitated the rapprochement between the two entities and provided technical and logistical support throughout the negotiation process.

The general manager and leader of EPM Group expressed that “the cooperation with the City of Copenhagen brings us in the optimization of the wastewater management and water supply business, strengthening our distinctive capacity for operational excellence. We are committed to offer our knowledge and experience in asset management in the wastewater business to the team that will form this agreement”.

The relationship that the EPM Group has had so far with the city of Copenhagen has allowed the training of a group of EPM and Aguas Nacionales officials in topics of interest to the organization such as circular economy, climate change and project management through training and missions that have been fully funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The cooperation agreement signed today reflects the commitment shared by both parties to face the global challenges in terms of climate change and water security, and thus contribute to the sustainable development of the territories where the EPM Group is present.

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Cristina Zambrano Restrepo is the new executive director of ACI Medellín.

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Connecting Medellín with cooperation and investment opportunities is one of the challenges facing the new director in the internationalization process of the city during the 2024-2027 administration of Mayor Federico Gutiérrez.

Her resume highlights her extensive experience in public and private entities of the city, where she was able to learn in depth the challenges faced by companies and entities that promote development. Between 2007 and 2010 she was mayor of Comuna 14; from 2006 to 2010 she worked as a lawyer at Bancolombia; from 2012 to 2016, she was partner and co-founder of RE-PAZ-ANDO; between 2016 and 2019 she was general director of the APP Agency and between 2021 and 2022 she served as Manager of the Sustainability Ecosystem Association of the Socya Foundation.

This lawyer graduated from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, is also a specialist in Political Studies from Eafit, a specialist in Business Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and has an MBA from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

In his presentation to the technical team of ACI Medellin, Zambrano emphasized that the entity will be a leader in the internationalization strategy and that he will put his knowledge and experience to make Medellin shine.

“My priority in the direction of ACI Medellin will be the same one given to me by Mayor Federico Gutierrez to build ties between the public and private sectors, again generating trust and strengthening investment and cooperation between local actors with the entire business ecosystem. My job will be to ensure that all the international relations of the conglomerate serve for the development and welfare of citizens,” he said.

With great relational skills, discipline and knowledge of the city, ACI Medellin is confident that, under the leadership of Cristina Zambrano, the District of Medellin will have a new horizon that will allow it to consolidate itself as an attractive investment and business destination throughout the region. It was the first time in Medellín that private capital was linked to public space qualification projects.

Among his professional achievements is the consolidation of the first public-private partnership project bank for Medellín, with more than 126 projects analyzed in sectors such as transportation and mobility, education, sports and recreation, environmental sustainability, solid waste, public buildings, among others.

As part of public management, he played a leading role in the formulation of strategies to promote the city, inside and outside the country, to make it attractive to foreign investment; the articulation of initiatives of public-private partnerships at the central and decentralized levels; and the coordination of the participatory budget, awarded by the Mayor’s Office of Medellin to the commune 14.

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From miner in Amagá to founder of a large company operating in the United States and Colombia

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Carlos Montoya’s life can be summed up in two words: tenacity and discipline. This paisa from Amagá went from working in the coal mines in his hometown to becoming passionate about technology and from there to becoming an entrepreneur operating in the United States and Colombia with his company +Credimás.

This company is dedicated to credit repair for people, mostly Latinos in the United States, who want to access credit but for various reasons have negative marks or a low score with banks or lenders in that country, so that they can build a new history by increasing their credit score through customized strategies.

All this requires technology, passion and a lot of talent, so Carlos and his two sons Sebastian and Jovan decided to install the main operation in Medellin where they attend all calls from customers in the United States who seek in this company the solution to their credit problems and thus be able to grow in this country and have a better life.

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Medellin, ideal destination for BPO operations in Colombia

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Manpower Group and ACI Medellin publish this joint report with all the advantages offered by the district of Medellin to attract BPO companies to the territory. The high availability of qualified, young and bilingual talent, low operating costs, and a favorable environment for the establishment, scalability and operations of the outsourcing business are some of the factors that help the settlement of world-class companies in the city.

In the report you will find the essential definitions to understand this sector, along with statistics on talent in all regions of the department, salary ranges and other key data for decision making for companies that are thinking of setting up in this region.

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Gorilla Logic, a company based in Medellin, bets on training for women

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24 women and 4 men graduated from the program “From Zero to Hero: introduction to software development” where the American company Gorilla Logic, in alliance with the prestigious network Women Who Code Medellín carried out during 6 months.

The program was aimed primarily at women who are passionate about technology and want to orient their professional life towards this discipline even without previous experience. The application process to join the “From Zero to Hero” program in Medellin began in early February 2023, in which only 28 students were selected from among 100 applicants and at the end of August they graduated after completing the entire course that included face-to-face and virtual lectures and personalized support.

We share a video where we were able to capture the emotion of the moments lived in the graduation ceremony of the program.

ABOUT GORILLA LOGIC

Founded in 2002, Gorilla Logic provides Agile teams to Fortune 500 and SMB companies, bringing unmatched expertise in delivering mobile, web and cloud applications at enterprise scale. It has corporate headquarters in Colorado and more than 700 employees in four different locations: United States, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico. It is the first premier nearshore software development consultancy in LATAM.

ABOUT WOMEN WHO CODE

Women Who Code is a non-profit organization with a suite of programs for engineering professionals focused on developing their careers. Local chapters around the world organize technical, professional, educational and networking events, providing free tickets and scholarship opportunities for members through the weekly CODE Review newsletter, which also features career success stories of women in the industry.

 

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Free Trade Zones: key spaces for the development of our region

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Free Trade Zones in Antioquia, are a fundamental part of the public and private gear to attract Foreign Direct Investment because their location, benefits, infrastructure and ease in costs have made these spaces, an engine for the development of local and regional economy.

Today we share a report prepared by ACI Medellin, in collaboration with the Free Trade Zone of Urabá, Rionegro and Zofiva, to better understand the benefits of the free trade regime in our country offering competitive costs for the arrival of foreign investment.

In the coming weeks we will be sharing some explanatory videos that will be hosted on the website and YouTube account of the ACI Medellin with the spokespersons of each of the Free Trade Zones of Antioquia.

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Alliance for education, Germany promotes the development of young people in our region.

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Thanks to the international cooperation project, Alliance for Training, led by the AFOS Foundation, supported by the Colombian-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Medellín Chamber of Commerce for Antioquia and financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Sequa, about 100 young people from the Department will be trained in the Dual Education modality, increasing employability and business competitiveness in the sectors of digital economy and tourism in Medellín and Antioquia.

The dual education system, successful in Germany, is a model in which the apprentice divides his time between the university, where he acquires theoretical knowledge, and the company, where he learns practical skills. The purpose is to close the gap between academia and the productive sector and increase the employability of young people.

To learn more about the impact of this project, we share the story of Dilbani Enriquez and Jaime Andrés, a married couple from Medellín, beneficiaries of this international cooperation program.

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With the arrival of $836 million in foreign investment, Medellin consolidates its position as a business and innovation district

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77 foreign companies in technology, life sciences, manufacturing and commerce, among others, have arrived in Medellín between 2020 and 2023, creating close to 13,000 quality jobs for people from all over the territory, representing $836 million in foreign investment. These companies arrived thanks to competitive costs, tax benefits, human talent and the quality of life offered by the District.

Companies such as Life Factors, N-iX, Sana Commerce, Concentrix, Genius Sports came to Medellin to contribute to the development of the Software Valley. Most of the installed companies come from the United States, Spain, France, Holland, Germany and Argentina.

“In the entity we intensify our international relations so that foreigners who come to the city bring development, knowledge and employment that dignify our talents and improve the quality of life of the people of Medellin. The positive balance in attracting foreign investment has required years of effort by ACI Medellin, with key support from entities such as ProColombia and Ruta N, with which we have exposed potential investors from around the world because Medellin is a great opportunity for their businesses to prosper,” said the executive director of ACI Medellin, Juan Camilo Mergesh.

Many executives from the companies’ countries of origin chose to stay in the city and in many cases brought their families with them, which in turn creates dynamism in the economy and favors interculturality.

“We came to Medellin attracted by the quality of Colombian engineers. Personally, I came to live in Medellin 10 years ago, working in other software companies where I met the quality, knowledge and desire to learn from the engineers here. I have been very happy because the people and the environment are unique. For the moment, the company seeks to continue growing and generating jobs and development for this city that has welcomed us with open arms,” said Håkan Ahlstedt, director of Nexer in Colombia, a Swedish technology company that arrived in the District in 2022.

This foreign investment is complemented by the positive figures that the city had with the arrival of international tourists. In the first half of this year, 674,493 were registered, that is, 13% more than in the same period of 2022, when there were 593,648, and 56% more if compared to the same period of 2019, making Medellín positioned in the world as a District open to the arrival of people from other countries who want to work and live in the city.

In international cooperation, the city has received 27 million dollars for the fulfillment of projects in education, culture, sports, health and social inclusion.

This recognition of the District at the global level meant that between 2020 and so far in 2023, 1.813 high-level international validators, including ambassadors, mayors, executives of large companies, ministers and senior government advisors, as well as 200 international journalists from media such as América Economía, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Telemundo and Univision, among others, who came to learn about projects such as the C4TA, the Software Valley Centers, the escalators in Commune 13, the metro system, cultural programs such as the Music Schools Network and the Buen Comienzo Gardens.

“I love Medellín for its climate; the people are also very friendly, the public spaces are clean and the people here have a great sense of belonging to the city. In addition, it is a very innovative city, very internationalized, although it retains its own flavor. Finally, I love that here there is a balance between green and natural, along with an organization around business and investment,” he said.

On October 5, the event Medellín and its International Allies will be held at Ruta N, where the most outstanding achievements of Medellín will be socialized before key members of the international community such as ambassadors, consuls, mayors, ministers and entrepreneurs, as was done in 2021, when projects such as the 80 Metro, Software Valley Centers and C4TA were presented to friends from all over the world.

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The Tech Landscape of Colombia and other Latin American countries: a сomprehensive Report released by N-iX

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We share a report of the Ukrainian company N-iX, installed in our city, where they talk about the competitive advantages of the most important countries in the region such as Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Colombia. Additionally, they focus on the city of Medellin which is valued very positively as an attractive city for investment due to its costs, quality of life and human talent.

N-iX, a global software solutions and engineering services company, has published an in-depth report examining the tech landscape of Latin American countries, including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Chile, and others.

Latin America has a tech talent pool of almost 2 million professionals. As a result, the region’s growing tech industry and talent pool make software development outsourcing an attractive option for businesses looking to tap into the region’s potential. The comprehensive report analysis aims to assist senior executives, tech and business leaders seeking software development partners, strategic sourcing destinations, and development centre locations.

As N-iX has an R&D center in Medellin, Colombia, the first part of the report is dedicated to Colombia. 

In 2021, Colombia ranked third in the region after Mexico and Brazil in terms of IT market size, with $10.2B.

By 2025, Fedesoft, the Colombian Federation of IT and Software Industries, wants software to account for 5% of Colombia’s GDP. Since the ICT industry in the country has begun to diversify, the sector is expected to grow in the coming years. Along with telecommunications, Colombian and Colombian-based companies are engaging in software development and AI-aided consulting.

The country ranks 13th on the Global Services Location Index. Colombia marked the strongest advance of any country in the 2016 GSLI, moving up 23 spots to 20. This was driven by a combination of improvements across the board in financial attractiveness, largely fueled by depreciation of the peso, and solid gains in IT and BPO experience.

The constant innovation and dynamic development of Colombia’s technology sector attracts companies looking to partner with Latin American software developers. Between 2015 and 2019, IT services exports increased by an average of 3%, reaching $229.1M. As a result, the country is now a gateway to international markets, including the United States (33%), Ecuador (14.1%), and Mexico (8.3%).

To access the full report, please, visit N-iX website.

To learn more about N-iX’s software solutions and engineering services, visit N-iX Team Extension in Latin America page.

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Accelirate, the tech company that promises 100 quality job openings, has just landed in Medellín

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Today there are 75 engineers working in the company, and the promise is to reach up to 100 jobs that improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of Medellín. Accelirate operates in different sectors such as banking and financial services, accounting, insurance, healthcare, hospitality, industry, retail, oil and education. It offers technology and digital transformation solutions to all of its clients in these sectors.  

This company is a leader in robotic processes and artificial intelligence products and services in the US. It has presence in Pakistan, India and the United Arab Emirates. Now it is coming to Colombia.

For the president of ProColombia, Carmen Caballero, “the arrival of companies like Accelirate contributes to the purpose outlined by the National Government for the promotion of technology transfer, incorporation of technical progress and development of human capacity. Together with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, we continue working to promote the competitive advantages of the country and our talent so that more global companies choose Colombia as a business location with productive bets and the creation of qualified jobs”.  

Accelirate’s vision is to offer robotic process automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services, and cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in various industries. “Our services include deployment of RPA platforms, management and monitoring of robotic software operations for our clients, and business consulting focused on identifying and mapping key business processes for automation and AI opportunities,” explained CEO Ahmed Zaidi.  

That’s not all. The company has inclusive and innovative workspaces where employees can be very creative and come up with the best ideas. This, in the words of Accelirate members, is a sign that the company values and attends to the needs of its employees. In addition to the workspaces, Accelirate is committed to training its employees in technical and social skills in order to offer the best to its clients. The idea is that they can grow, learn and solidify their knowledge as they advance in the company.  

Juan Camilo Mergesh, executive director of ACI Medellín, said: “Our city has become a center of development and innovation recognized by governments and companies from all over the world that come to see and copy our development model. Like Accelirate, today many companies come to improve the labor landscape by offering quality employment and providing quality of life to people and their environment. Our job as part of the District’s public conglomerate is to continue supporting these companies so that their growth is continuous”.  

And the key question: Why did they come to Medellín? From Accelirate they told us that the city offers them quality talent of development engineers and knowledge in automation technologies, which greatly differentiate them from those in other regions. 

They also added that Medellin is a strategic point for their development plans and that the stable financial market in the region was one of the reasons why they landed in the city. At this point they recognized that Medellin is recognized as a Software Valley worldwide, so it is a strategic point in its evolution.  

To achieve this they need their company to be recognized as an American company that offers comprehensive digital solutions, which go far beyond optimizing a process such as buying new software or eliminating paper from organizations. “It requires having a comprehensive vision of how your organization manages resources, this is the cutting edge and we are number 1 in the subject,” concluded Zaidi. 

The arrival of this and other companies to the CTI ecosystem of the District of Medellin reinforces the commitment of the Ruta N Corporation to improve the quality of life of the city’s inhabitants with jobs and well-paid job opportunities that can project their professional careers.  [more info]

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Medellin Fire Department strengthens its canine component with training from the most important expert in the Spanish-speaking world.

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The purpose is to strengthen the firefighting and rescue response systems in Medellín, Valle de Aburrá, and other municipalities in Antioquia that are participating in the training.

A total of 28 members from official and volunteer firefighting and rescue groups from Valle de Aburrá and other municipalities in Antioquia are taking part in the training session with the most prominent Spanish-speaking expert in canine search and rescue. This expert is Álvaro Martínez Arroyo, who has 27 years of experience in the field and is currently in the city thanks to an international technical cooperation project by the Regional Government of Castilla y León in Spain, DAGRD, and ACI Medellín.

The recent case of the dog Wilson in Guaviare, which allowed for the successful location and rescue of four minors, reaffirms the importance of canines in these operations. “The dog, nowadays, is the best tool to locate and rescue people; there is no other tool capable of surpassing a search and rescue dog in terms of abilities and reliability,” expressed Álvaro Martínez, the Spanish expert.

This training is based on a different approach to canine training, employing a much more holistic methodology. The guide is provided with principles and scientific studies on canine training, which allows for a broader perspective and improvement in the training of search and rescue dogs. “Technical support and strengthening, both in operational and academic aspects, enable the partnerships in our metropolitan area to grow stronger. DAGRD and the Official Fire Department of Medellín have made this space available for co-creation, jointly strengthening the search and locating capabilities with canines,” said Laura Duarte, director of DAGRD.

The training provided to emergency response and firefighting organizations, including Medellín’s Fire Department, consists of 450 hours. Soon, the guides will further reinforce their learning in this first part through a virtual course with the University of Burgos, Spain. In October, the expert will return to Medellín, and next year, those who complete the entire process will travel to Spain to conclude their training and receive certification.

Among the participants are members of DAGRD, Medellín’s firefighters, Bello, Sabaneta, Envigado, San Jerónimo, the National Fire Department, and rescue organizations such as the Red Cross, Garsa Group, Aeronautical Search and Rescue, Carabineros, Police Rescue, and support groups.

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Medellín and Rio de Janeiro strengthen international cooperation in security and urban development

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In recent years, the bilateral relationship between Medellín and Rio de Janeiro has significantly strengthened. Both cities have collaborated on issues of security, urban development, and technology, which has allowed for the exchange of knowledge and best practices.

A delegation from Rio de Janeiro visited Medellín to learn about projects and experiences of the Mayor’s Office in public security, governance, and risk prevention.

One of the most notable projects was the collaboration between Medellín and the Rio-ITS Institute of Technology and Society in 2022. This prestigious institution investigates the impact of technology on society and participated in a webinar organized by ACI Medellín on opportunities for the city and the region in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

International cooperation between Medellín and Rio de Janeiro has also been reflected in foreign direct investment. Since 2008, 9 investment projects have been managed from Brazil to the territory, with a total investment amount of USD 87.6 million. The infrastructure and logistics sector has been the main recipient of these funds, followed by the technology services sector.

These exchanges and collaborations are an example of both cities’ commitment to sustainable development and peacebuilding. International cooperation allows for the joint strengthening of urbanism, environment, and security policies and programs, benefiting both communities.

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Mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero Calle, received the Luxembourg Peace Prize 2023

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The Mayor of Medellin, Daniel Quintero Calle, was awarded this Wednesday, June 14, with the Luxembourg Peace Prize 2023, in the category “Outstanding Public Efforts for Peace”, which recognizes the work of the District Mayor in the struggle for the construction of territorial peace in the city.

This category seeks to recognize a political figure with global coverage in the construction or promotion of peace through a style and model of government. Thus, during his administration, the current mayor of Medellin created the first Secretariat for Nonviolence in Colombia to guide the construction of territorial peace in the district, with the promotion of restorative justice that allows the transformation of conflicts and the protection of life as a fundamental value.

The award was presented by the Schengen Foundation for Peace and the World Peace Forum at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg.

On behalf of Mayor Daniel Quintero, the recognition was received by the Colombian artist Duván López, author of the work “La Silla de la Paz” (The Chair of Peace), a sculpture that is also given to those recognized with the award. This work represents a chair with only three legs, distinguishing the winners as the fourth leg for peace building.

Colombian artist Duván López, author of the work “La Silla de la Paz” (The Chair of Peace).

“When we took office as Mayor of the city, we came with a dream, with a commitment, to transform our city into a place of peace and reconciliation. Medellín has faced enormous challenges and has been recovering throughout these years, however, many of these wounds have remained open. That is why, from the mayor’s office, we firmly believed that we could heal them and build a better future,” said Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle.

These actions for non-violence and the consolidation of territorial peace together with the Articulated Strategy Against Homicide, have consolidated the last three years as the least violent in 40 years and the best results of the decade in clarification and arrest of those responsible for the crime.

“There is still much to do. Peace is not a final destination, but a continuous path that we must travel together, I call on all citizens of Medellin and the world to unite in this purpose. Let us continue working together to build a society based on concord, justice and mutual respect. We cannot allow the wounds of the past to define us and remain forever hurting us. We must learn from them and build a brighter future,” said the district governor.

The ceremony, organized by the Schengen Foundation for Peace and the World Peace Forum, was held at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg. Also honored were global activists, educators, leaders and artists such as Ali Abu Awwad, who has fought for nonviolence in Israel and Palestine; Mariia Levchenko, who has worked for peacebuilding in Ukraine, among other leaders and entities.

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Fusion BPO establishes its first operations center in South America in Medellín

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This business process outsourcing company, born in Calcutta, India, currently has a presence in 14 countries on all continents, working for 250 clients from all sectors of the economy and in all languages. In 2021 they arrived in Medellín with the objective of establishing an operations center that today has 100 employees and expects to reach 500 in total by the end of 2023.  

One of its added values is the diversity and adaptation of its labor policies to its employees. They accept older adults over 55 years of age as well as young people who speak a second or more languages; they promote study and entrepreneurship, so it is normal to find people who are studying an undergraduate degree or working on their ventures, which requires the company to be flexible with the schedule.  

Raymond Moreno, HR Global Executive, affirms that “Medellin has the characteristics they need to grow the business and continue operating with clients from all over the world. The city has bilingual talent and within the senior segment we find adults who apart from mastering a second language are responsible, disciplined and organized to fulfill their duties.”

With more than 30 years of history in the industry, Fusion has developed a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, finance, telecommunications and other verticals. 

Juan Camilo Mergesh, executive director of ACI Medellín, assures that “foreign investment coming to Medellín seeks to generate social transformation beyond profitability. For this reason, companies like Fusion BPO, today come to promote employment in people over 55 years of age who have the profile and skills of a second language to serve customers around the world. We seek that every investor who comes to our district is willing to become an agent of change at all levels and thus make Medellin a model city in the region.  

For those interested in accessing job offers from the company can check the Instagram account where they post vacancies. [ here ]

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N-iX, the Ukrainian company arrives to Medellin in search of highly qualified IT talent

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This European company arrives to Medellín to offer software development services company focused on expanding companies’ engineering capabilities and developing products in software engineering, cloud services, data analytics, embedded software, IoT, machine learning and other technology domains. 

During 2023, it expects to hire around 60 Colombian specialists, who will join its team of more than two thousand talents. 

“N-iX’s expansion to Colombia gives us access to a highly skilled and fast-growing pool of IT talent that can benefit from the multiple possibilities and challenges we offer thanks to our broad client portfolio and our solid experience in software engineering solutions.  

N-iX serves a number of global enterprises and Fortune 500 leaders, many of which are based in the U.S. “The presence in Colombia will allow the company to add even more value to new and existing partners”, says Erika Gutierrez, Head of N-iX Colombia. Also, we will create new opportunities for local talent by investing in local communities and bringing our global expertise to the region.” 

Founded in 2002 in Ukraine, N-iX has formed strategic partnerships with a variety of global industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies, including Gogo, Fluke Corporation, Office Depot, Seeking Alpha, Saks Fifth Avenue, TuneIn, among others. 

“We celebrate the arrival of N-iX in Colombia, which contributes to the objective outlined by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism to attract investment that fosters technology transfer and the development of human capabilities. Having global players such as N-iX is key to the consolidation of our country as one of the best environments in the region for technology-based services operations,” said Carmen Caballero, president of ProColombia. 

“Human talent in technology is becoming the most valuable asset that our city has to attract technology companies that want to settle and expand their operations throughout the region. For this reason, today we celebrate the arrival of N-iX, a company that also saw in our territory the proximity to its key markets and a place with competitive costs that allow them to establish themselves and continue growing in the long term,” said Juan Camilo Mergesh, executive director of ACI Medellin. 

For N-iX, Colombia is fast becoming one of the outstanding outsourcing hubs that combines maturity of business practices, cost-effectiveness, a large talent pool and geographic proximity to the US. 

“Medellín and its inhabitants have a great opportunity for companies like N-iX to have local talent to link to their processes and the Ruta N team aims to help both the company and the young people of the city to connect so that, in this way, we allow the CTI ecosystem to grow and make Medellín a more competitive territory,” said Jorge Mario Calvo, executive director of Corporación Ruta N. 

In the coming years, N-iX plans to scale its Latin American division within the 30% annual growth rate that the company has been demonstrating in recent years.

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Medellin to open consulate general of Argentina to strengthen ties with more than 3,000 nationals living in the district

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The Consulate General of Argentina will be opened in Medellín this year, with the purpose of assisting in migratory matters to close to 3,000 people from said country living in the city. This was announced by the Ambassador of Argentina in Colombia, Gustavo Alejandro Dzugala.

Gustavo Alejandro Dzugala, ambassador of Argentina in Colombia, announced from Medellín the opening of a general consulate in the city this year.

This diplomatic office will also promote cultural and economic ties and new cooperation and investment actions at the local level.

“I am here in Medellín to announce the opening of our consulate general in this city, in the framework of the 200th anniversary of the relationship between Colombia and my country, which also brought us to participate in the Tango Festival, which is the largest in the world, outside Argentina, and in the Book Festival,” said Ambassador Gustavo Alejandro Dzugala.

Most of the consulates in Medellín are honorary, which means that they only have the mission of representing the country in some events or meetings. The general consuls, as in the case of Peru and now Argentina, will have all the capacity to attend to the needs in migratory matters and documents of the nationals who are in the city, as well as to solve diplomatic and commercial issues between both territories, always under the supervision of the embassies.

This consulate will be the second one to be opened in the capital of Antioquia, after the one in Peru started operating in 2019.

At the end of 2022, Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle signed a memorandum of understanding with Buenos Aires to promote social development, urbanism and innovation, which served to advance the relations of both territories, facilitating actions of greater transcendence to implement with the opening of this new consulate.

Between 2008 and 2022, Argentina’s foreign investment in Medellín has amounted to US$100 million due to the arrival of companies such as Globant, MercadoLibre, Ternium, Acamica and Tecso, among others, which saw in the Antioquian capital a territory with qualified human talent, competitive costs and a culture conducive to business expansion.

The 200th anniversary of the Argentina-Colombia relationship will be celebrated in 2023, for which reason the southern country will be invited to the Tango Festival and the Book Festival, to be held in the second half of the year in the city.

In terms of cooperation, an amount of US$400,000 was reached between 2008 and 2023, in actions related to governance and peace building, educational and cultural transformation, economic development, among others. Most of these cooperation alliances were with Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, with exchanges of best practices under the South-South cooperation modality.

It is expected that with the opening of the consulate, plus the participation of Argentina as a guest country in the Tango Festival and the Book Festival 2023 and the memorandum signed with Buenos Aires in 2022, the cultural, commercial and tourism relationship with one of the most important countries in the continent will be strengthened.

Mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero and Argentine Ambassador to Colombia, Gustavo Alejandro Dzugala.
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Medellin, a step forward in investment and development cooperation 2023 trend reports

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Trend reports 2023

The Agency for Cooperation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area – ACI Medellin, shares the 2023 trend reports on international investment and cooperation as a means to know the factors that will enable partnerships with governments and companies in order to meet the social, economic and environmental objectives of our city.

Every year Medellin increases its international positioning thanks to partnerships with countries around the world that see in our city a model of transformation that led it to become an innovative and resilient territory at a regional and global level.

We hope that these reports on trends in Investment and Financing for Development can add value to people and entities that see in the global strategy an ally to promote their objectives.

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IQor inaugurates its new BPO office in Medellin to expand integrated digital services worldwide

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iQor, a provider of managed customer service and business process outsourcing technology solutions, opens its first office in Colombia, located in the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley.

They expect to hire more than 500 employees this year to respond to the growing demand for omnichannel customer service that optimizes the automation of the customer experience and the human experience.

This multinational technology company was born in the United States and today has 40,000 employees spread over 10 countries from where they provide services to companies and governments around the world, and now they will be located in the Viva shopping center with an office of 2,300 mt2 and the presence of more than 500 employees they expect to hire this year.

“We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our new branch in Colombia to respond to the growing demand for omnichannel customer service that optimizes customer experience automation and human experience. We look forward to investing in the local community with great career opportunities and charitable initiatives that build positive connections,” said Gary Praznik, CEO of iQor.

Medellin was chosen for its cutting-edge technology innovation, as well as its highly skilled and digitally savvy bilingual talent.

In addition to the employment opportunities, they were committed to the development of children and adolescents in the territory through the Antioquia Children’s Foundation, to whom they made a first contribution of 10 million pesos.

For Juan Camilo Mergesh, executive director of ACI Medellín, “today our region celebrates the arrival of a company that in addition to offering valuable employment, is linked to the development of children and adolescents in the territory. We put all the institutional framework of our city at iQor’s service so that they can fulfill their expansion plans and add to the consolidation of Medellin as a Software Valley”.

Those interested in applying for the job offers can apply at apply.iqor.com or visit iQor Colombia’s Facebook page

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