Minas Gerais Government Launches Business Opportunities for Small Entrepreneurs in Juiz de Fora
Minas Gerais government opens registration for small entrepreneurs in Juiz de Fora to participate in Cmon 2026, a major buyer-supplier event promoting business growth.
- • Cmon 2026 takes place April 8-9, 2026 in Juiz de Fora with 20 slots for small suppliers.
- • Free registration for entrepreneurs until March 22, 2026.
- • Training on negotiation strategies scheduled for April 7 to prepare participants.
- • Since 2020, Cmon has generated R$ 96.8 million in business across 50 editions.
Key details
The Government of Minas Gerais is actively promoting business opportunities for small entrepreneurs in Juiz de Fora through the upcoming Circuito Mineiro de Oportunidades e Negócios (Cmon) 2026 event. Scheduled for April 8-9, 2026, Cmon will offer 20 slots for local small suppliers to showcase their products to retail buyers, fostering connections that can expand market access for micro and small businesses.
Entrepreneurs can register free of charge until March 22 to participate. Additionally, on April 7, a free training session on negotiation strategies will prepare them for business rounds, enhancing their chance of successful deals. The event will take place within the Vem de Minas space at the Superinter event, organized by the Associação Mineira de Supermercados (Amis).
Since its inception in 2020, Cmon has held 50 editions across Minas Gerais, facilitating 8,130 meetings and generating approximately R$ 96.8 million in business. Last year alone, the program accounted for R$ 28.6 million in closed deals, impacting over 2,200 entrepreneurs and delivering training to more than 1,100 individuals from 260 municipalities. This initiative, driven by the Secretaria de Estado de Desenvolvimento Econômico in partnership with Sebrae Minas, supports the regional economy by linking small producers, cooperatives, and rural businesses with larger retail markets.
The program exemplifies an ongoing effort to stimulate local entrepreneurship and economic development by creating structured platforms where small suppliers can engage directly with buyers, reducing market barriers and promoting sustainable growth.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
