Brazil Strengthens Small Businesses with Credit Access Programs and Strategic Business Workshops

Brazil is advancing efforts to empower small businesses through enhanced access to credit and focused development workshops. Among the key initiatives is the launch of the Acredita Sebrae program in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, scheduled for March 6. This program aims to improve financial health and credit accessibility for small enterprises. The event will be inaugurated by Décio Lima, president of Sebrae, alongside Carlos Fávaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. A pivotal moment will be the signing of a partnership with BTG Pactual, which will administer the BNDES and Sebrae Guarantee Fund (FGBS) to streamline credit facilitation.

Since the Sebrae guarantee funds' inception in 2024, over 133,000 credit operations totaling R$ 11 billion have supported 721,000 small businesses, with more than a million credit consultations conducted. Historically, around 88% of these small enterprises lacked access to credit, a gap the Acredita Sebrae program is actively addressing. Décio Lima highlighted the transformative impact on lives and businesses, describing credit as a "dream...life-changing...inclusion for small businesses." His visit also includes acknowledging contributors to the Fampe program and visiting a funded ice cream factory and a cooperative of waste pickers.

Complementing these credit initiatives, Sistema CrediSIS held its fifth Workshop de Negócios in Porto Velho on February 27-28. The event gathered cooperative representatives for two days of intensive technical content, integration, and recognition of achievements. Key speakers—Carlos Ferreira on commercial acceleration, Mathias Emke on leadership, Beatriz Guarezi on branding, and Marcos Piangers on creativity—provided insights designed to spur growth and innovation.

The workshop also celebrated outstanding cooperative performance in 2025, awarding excellence in campaign results and strategic indicators for 2026 planning. Organized by CrediSIS Central's Communication and Marketing teams, the event marked the closing of a successful cycle and the beginning of a new strategic phase. Marketing Manager Quennia Mendes emphasized the importance of continued professional development and systemic collaboration as the cooperative prepares to introduce a new event format.

Together, these initiatives highlight Brazil's commitment to strengthening small businesses by expanding access to vital credit and fostering strategic business capabilities through collaborative workshops and partnerships.