Antioquia Outshines All Colombia in Institutional Management, Public Finances
Wednesday, 14 October 2015 11:50 Written by Roberto Peckham
A just released study by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Cepal, in Spanish initials) finds that Antioquia continues to surpass all other departments in Colombia for institutional management and public finances.
Brokerages Offer Flexible Alternative to Banks for Colombia Money Transfers
Wednesday, 14 October 2015 07:01 Written by Roberto Peckham
While a growing number of foreigners are investing in real estate or other types of businesses in metro Medellin, some have found that the process of transferring relatively large amounts of investment funds from the U.S. or other countries can be frustratingly complex, time-consuming – and even costly.
New ‘Branding’ Studies Analyze Medellin’s Global Image
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 12:21 Written by Roberto Peckham
A joint study by researchers at the University of Medellin and Spain-based Urbegi University examines how Medellin can tap qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to measure its global “brand” image.
Prestigious Medical Congresses Debuting in Medellin; English Spoken Here
Tuesday, 13 October 2015 11:18 Written by Roberto Peckham
Medellin hosts nearly 1,000 delegates for the 11th Congress on Immunology (“ImmunoColombia 2015”) October 13-16 at the Plaza Mayor conference center – with technical presentations in English.
Avianca’s Big Expansion Boosts Antioquia’s Growing Aeronautical ‘Cluster’
Thursday, 08 October 2015 17:54 Written by Roberto Peckham
Medellin investment promotion agency ACI (Agencia de Cooperación e Inversión de Medellín y el Área Metropolitana) announced October 8 that a new “Clúster Aeroespacial Colombiano” (Colombian aeronautical cluster) is becoming a magnet for new business growth in Antioquia.
Colombia Taxes on Expat Residents, Investors, Non-Residents: Legal Analysis
Thursday, 08 October 2015 10:53 Written by Roberto Peckham
Tax filing requirements and taxpaying obligations for expat residents, foreign investors, non-resident visitors and even citizens in Colombia raise many questions – which explains the demand for expert accountants and (sometimes) specialized tax lawyers here.
Good News, Bad News on Mining in Colombia, Antioquia This Month
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 15:23 Written by Roberto Peckham
First, the good news: The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and Swiss watch and jewelry maker Chopard announced October 7 that several more mines in Colombia -- beyond those in Antioquia -- just obtained “Fairmined” certification under a joint ARM-Chopard project.
International Mining Fair Comes to Medellin October 28-30
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 10:17 Written by Roberto Peckham
National industrial trade association Andi announced that Medellin will host the 11th annual “Colombia Minera” International Mining Fair October 28-30 in the Plaza Mayor conference center.
‘El Niño’ Cuts Antioquia’s Hydropower Reserves: XM
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 09:37 Written by Roberto Peckham
Medellin-based XM -- Colombia’s national electric-power grid operator and its national wholesale energy-market trading platform – announced October 5 that the “El Niño” drought phenomenon this fall has cut hydropower reserves and consequently has boosted the call upon thermoelectric plants.
USAID, NGO Team-up on Helping Colombia’s Small Farmers
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 09:05 Written by Roberto Peckham
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and non-governmental organization (NGO) “Acumen” jointly announced October 5 the launch of an “Investing for Peace” initiative that aims to help promote private investment and creation of economic opportunities in poorer, rural areas of Colombia.
