Brazilian Cities Host Key Events to Boost Local Small Businesses
Brazilian cities Maringá and Canoas recently hosted impactful events aimed at strengthening micro and small businesses through innovation, collaboration, and sales strategies.
- • Maringá hosted the XX National Convention of Micro and Small Enterprises focusing on AI and entrepreneurship.
- • The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of Fampepar and Conampe and included leaders from 18 states.
- • Canoas is organizing the 'Temporada de Bons Negócios' to boost local sales ahead of Black Friday.
- • Events in both cities emphasize collaboration, innovation, and practical business skills for small enterprises.
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Recent initiatives in Brazil are spotlighting the importance of small business growth through focused events in Maringá and Canoas. On October 17, Maringá hosted the XX National Convention of Micro and Small Enterprises at Parque do Japão. Centered on the theme 'Artificial Intelligence: the future of entrepreneurship has already begun,' the convention brought together leaders and entrepreneurs from 18 states to discuss the vital role of AI in small businesses, humanized management, digital credit, and public policies supporting entrepreneurship. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of Fampepar and Conampe, with leaders like Ercílio Santinoni, president of both entities, emphasizing Maringá’s thriving ecosystem for micro and small enterprises due to its collaborative approach. Sebrae/PR’s Wendell Gussoni highlighted the event's role in fostering sound planning and policymaking, while representatives like Ivam Michaltchuk and business owners such as Elen Sampaio Esser shared their insights and experiences. Following the convention, the XVII South-Southeast Meeting of Micro and Small Enterprises was set to continue conversations on associativism and credit.
Simultaneously, Canoas is promoting the 'Temporada de Bons Negócios' event on November 18 at SESC Canoas from 7:30 AM, designed to boost local commerce ahead of the peak holiday sales period. This initiative, part of the 'Juntos pelo Comércio' program developed in partnership with Sebrae and other local entities, features motivational and practical talks like Ronan Mairesse’s 'Atitude e mente de campeão' and Valéria Alberti’s session on creating 'perfect content for your social media.' These presentations aim to equip entrepreneurs with skills to maximize sales during Black Friday and beyond, strengthening the local business community.
Together, these events reflect a nationwide effort to empower small business owners across Brazil by fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective sales strategies in diverse local contexts.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.