Medellin + Antioquia news 414
Argos, EAFIT Debut Technology Research Center in Medellin
Wednesday, 26 August 2015 12:36 Written by Roberto Peckham
EAFIT university and Colombia-based cement producer, power generator and port developer Argos announced August 26 the start-up of “Argos Center,” a new, US$9 million, 4,800-square-meters research facility at the university’s main campus in Medellin.
Colombiamoda Medellin 2015: ‘Incredible’ Growth Tops 60,000 Visitors, 13,000 Buyers
Tuesday, 25 August 2015 12:39 Written by Roberto Peckham
Evidence of the remarkable growth of the fashion and textile industry in Medellin continues to mount as the 2015 version of Colombiamoda in Medellin drew 60,741 visitors and 13,271 buyers, up 20% from the 2014 show.
Antioquia, Medellin: Statistical Review Shows Progress in Commerce, Infrastructure
Tuesday, 25 August 2015 12:19 Written by Roberto Peckham
Medellin – the capital of Antioquia department (state) – continues to grab more positive attention from national and international media.
University of Wisconsin Inks Research Deal at Medellin’s Ruta N Center
Friday, 14 August 2015 12:05 Written by Roberto Peckham
Ruta N – the Medellin-based, high-tech development center founded by telecom/internet giant UNE, the city of Medellin and electric power giant EPM – announced August 10 that it signed a US$2 million contract with the University of Wisconsin for installation of a new center for the investigation of infectious and tropical diseases.
Expo Agrofuturo 2015: Big Jump in International Visitors
Thursday, 13 August 2015 14:34 Written by Roberto Peckham
The annual “Expo Agrofuturo” 2015 conference and trade show at Medellin’s giant Plaza Mayor conference center in mid-August showed some 17,000 visitors how advanced technology and innovation can help farmers and ranchers boost profitability.
