Brazil's PRacelerar 2025 and EmpreendeFest Initiatives Bolster Small Business Growth
Recent events in Brazil, 'PRacelerar 2025' and 'EmpreendeFest', enhance support for small businesses.
- • PRacelerar 2025 focused on enhancing the business environment for small enterprises in Paraná.
- • EmpreendeFest showcased over 80 entrepreneurs in Mato Grosso do Sul, facilitating networking and sales opportunities.
- • Both events emphasized collaboration between government and entrepreneurs to reduce bureaucracy and foster growth.
- • Entrepreneurs reported positive experiences and potential for business development from these initiatives.
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In a significant month for small business development in Brazil, two key events have emerged, fostering growth and networking opportunities for micro and small enterprises. The 'PRacelerar 2025' event took place in Paraná, while the 'EmpreendeFest 2025' showcased small businesses in Mato Grosso do Sul, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance the entrepreneurial environment across the country.
On October 1st and 2nd, EmpreendeFest was held at Bosque Expo in Campo Grande, aimed at offering a platform for local entrepreneurs. Organized by Sebrae/MS, the festival featured over 80 small business participants, including those involved in artisanal crafts, food services, and fashion. Entrepreneurs reported positive experiences with networking, emphasizing how the event enabled them to showcase products and gain significant visibility. For instance, Edileia Pereira of Lilium Marketing Olfativo noted that the event provided essential exposure for her business. Meanwhile, Willian Maciel from Zero67 Palletteria shared that he encountered unexpected networking success despite being in the early stages of his venture. The festival’s food court similarly allowed around 30 food entrepreneurs to present their offerings, with positive feedback highlighting future business potential.
Concurrently, the 'PRacelerar 2025' event gathered leaders and municipal secretaries in Apucarana, Paraná, to discuss enhancing the business environment for micro and small enterprises. Emerson Toledo Pires, the municipal secretary of Industry, Commerce, Services, and Employment, represented Apucarana at the meeting. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between Sebrae and municipal governments to modernize public management and digitalize services for entrepreneurs. The focus was on creating innovative public policies that could reduce bureaucracy and simplify processes for business operations.
Toledo stated, "The work that Sebrae does with municipal and state governments is essential for improving the environment in which companies operate," underlining the event's role in sustainable economic and social development. He highlighted Apucarana’s crucial position in the state and the commitment to integrating best practices that benefit local entrepreneurs.
Both events represent a commitment to nurturing small businesses, showcasing a growing trend in Brazil’s economic landscape where local entrepreneurs can thrive through collaboration and innovative approaches.