Why attend this webinar on business opportunities in Colombia?
Colombia is a prime business destination for companies looking for a strategic gateway into South America. With the region’s fourth-largest economy in Latin America and a population of around 51.5 million, the country is a great business environment for companies.
In this webinar, we’ll look at the benefits of doing business in Colombia, and how companies can successfully expand using the country as a springboard to the continent.
On November 28, you’ll have the opportunity to meet experts with in-depth knowledge of the Colombian market. They will share their insights, best practices, and key considerations for successfully expanding abroad. You’ll also hear an inspiring testimonial from a company that has successfully established itself in Colombia.
The following advantages make Colombia an essential destination for companies looking to expand their activities in Latin America:
- Strategic location: Colombia enjoys a strategic location with unrivalled access to global markets in the Americas, making it an ideal gateway for companies looking to expand into the region.
- Favourable business environment: Colombia’s business-friendly policies, such as free trade agreements, special economic zones and investment incentives, promote an environment conducive to business growth and development.
- Skilled workforce: The country benefits from a growing skilled workforce, offering competitive labour costs while maintaining high levels of productivity, making it an attractive option for companies seeking quality talent.
- Abundant natural resources: With a rich reserve of natural resources, including oil, minerals and agriculture, Colombia presents a diverse and promising economic landscape for a variety of industries.
- Robust infrastructure: The ongoing improvement of Colombia’s infrastructure, including transportation networks, telecommunications and energy, facilitates efficient business operations, improving the country’s overall investment landscape.
This webinar will allow you to:
- Explore in depth: Dive into the heart of business opportunities in Colombia and discover in detail the advantages of the Colombian market.
- Building your strategy: Receive key advice on building a solid expansion strategy in Colombia, including risk management, tax planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Benefit from the perspectives of experts: Take advantage of the expertise of seasoned professionals who will share their practical knowledge of doing business successfully in Colombia.
- Drawing inspiration from success stories: use a company’s Colombian success story to fuel your own expansion ambitions.
Schedule
9 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks
Rafael Gimenez
Project Manager, International Market Development, Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
9:05 a.m.: Presentation of the Colombian market
Myriam Savard-Lajeunesse
Director of the Quebec Office in Bogota
Margarita Motta
Expert Advisor, Export, South America
9:45 a.m.: The crucial role of trade commissioners
Line Poulin-Larivière
Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy in Colombia
10 a.m.: Company testimonial – Pitch Black
Sébastien Bergeron
CEO of Pitch Black
10:15 a.m.: Question period
10:30 a.m.: End of the event
Who is this webinar for?
- For Quebec companies with internationalization potential.
- For entrepreneurs looking for new business opportunities in South America, especially in Colombia.
- For entrepreneurs and SME managers who need or depend on the development services.