With a great business call and the presence of Governor Juan Schiaretti, on Monday, November 25th, Córdoba in the World Awards ceremony took place. As every year, the prize is awarded by ProCórdoba Agency and the Chamber of Foreign Trade of Córdoba.
In this new edition of the traditional export awards, given since 1988, ValorA, ECONOVO, QPlus Consultores S.A., Oscar Peman y Asociados S.A., EDGE SA and PRODEMAN S.A. were distinguished in recognitionfortheeffort theymade in their internationalization process.
The ceremony was carried out in the Sala de Situacion of the Civic Center and was chaired by Governor Juan Schiaretti, accompanied by Roberto Avalle, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mining of the Province; Jorge Marcotegui, president of the ProCórdoba Agency and Marcelo Olmedo, president of CaCEC.
Prior to the award ceremony, Governor Schiaretti highlighted Córdoba’s export profile: “It is a characteristic of Córdoba´s businessman, not to be afraid of international competition, but to go out into the world to look for new challenges. Córdoba has always bet on integration processes, it is the tradition of our businessmen who invest in Córdoba and their concern to generate employment.”
He also added: “Beyond the cyclical crisis that the economy of Argentina is undergoing, Córdoba continues to export, which is the genuine way of generating dollars that the economy needs. (…) Making our Córdoba bigger also implies exporting more and generating more value added. “
On his behalf, Marcelo Olmedo, president of CaCEC, in his welcoming speech remarked: “We need many more exporters; not only in the most traditional sectors such as agribusiness, with a worldwide presence and recognition. Today, the knowledge industry generates multiple opportunities for our Province.” He also stressed that the objective of the Awards is “to encourage, motivate all those entrepreneurs who make their companies and Córdoba big by promoting foreign trade. Also, we want to “show you”, that the community knows you and that in some way attempts to emulate your behavior.”
The authorities of the ProCórdoba Agency, members of the directory board, the general manager Roberto Rossotto, as well as the managers of the different areas were present at the event. In addition, Provincial Government officials, Representatives of the General Directorate of Customs; Presidents and Authorities of Business and Educational Entities; Journalists, Entrepreneurs and Referents of international trade also participated
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