Brazilian Municipalities Drive Economic Growth through Digitalization and Innovation Initiatives
Socorro and Indaiatuba advance economic growth by adopting digital tools to simplify business processes and hosting sectoral events to boost local industries.
- • Socorro integrated VRE/REDESIM with Empresa Fácil to allow municipal registration in three minutes under the Facilita SP program.
- • The digital initiative reduces bureaucracy, increases efficiency, and supports entrepreneurs with technical assistance in Socorro.
- • Indaiatuba’s inaugural Construind 2025 fair generated R$ 27 million in business across construction-related sectors.
- • The events illustrate municipalities’ efforts to foster innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through collaboration and digital tools.
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In recent developments, Brazilian municipalities Socorro and Indaiatuba have taken significant steps to modernize business processes and stimulate economic activity through digital transformation and sector-specific events.
On October 29, Socorro launched a new module integrating the VRE/REDESIM system with Empresa Fácil, part of the São Paulo State Government’s Facilita SP program aimed at simplifying and accelerating business openings. This integration allows taxpayers to obtain municipal registration in as little as three minutes, a breakthrough touted by Mitra Sistemas' Business Analyst Antônio Silva as fully automating and integrating complementary collections for business openings. This initiative positions Socorro as one of the pioneering municipalities in adopting such digital tools, reducing manual administrative processes, and enhancing efficiency, security, and transparency.
The Socorro Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development emphasized the strategic involvement of local accountants in this digital transformation to foster a more efficient business environment. The municipality is aiming to be among the most modern and least bureaucratic in the state, promoting sustainable economic growth and attracting entrepreneurs looking for streamlined processes and technical support.
In a related economic stimulus effort, Indaiatuba hosted its inaugural Construction Fair "Construind 2025" from October 23 to 25, featuring 78 exhibitors from engineering, architecture, and construction sectors. The event generated approximately R$ 27 million in business, including over R$ 2 million in deals concluded during the three-day fair. Mayor Dr. Custódio Tavares highlighted the event's role in strengthening the local construction industry, fostering innovation, sustainability, and job creation. Secretary José Augusto Gonçalves and AEAI President Alexandre Romão praised the successful public-private collaboration facilitating modern practices and real business opportunities.
Both initiatives underline the commitment of Brazilian municipalities to foster economic growth by embracing digital tools and partnerships that reduce bureaucracy and enhance sector-specific development, aligning with broader state government goals of innovation and economic freedom.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
