Várzea Grande and Chapecó Advance Small Business Support and Rural Economy Initiatives
Várzea Grande and Chapecó launch initiatives to empower small businesses and strengthen rural economies through forums and agricultural fairs.
- • Várzea Grande hosted the 1st Forum Qualifica VG, focusing on support for micro and small businesses.
- • The forum addressed business management, credit access, digital entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment.
- • Chapecó will hold EXPOMERCO 2026, expecting 40,000 visitors and R$ 15 million in business.
- • EXPOMERCO features livestock showcases, technology, auctions, and educational activities to boost rural economic ties.
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The city of Várzea Grande recently hosted the 1st Forum of Entrepreneurship Qualifica VG, an event designed to empower local micro and small businesses through information, training, and new business opportunities. Organized by the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development, Technology, and Tourism (SMDETT) with support from institutions like Sebrae and MT Desenvolve, the forum covered topics such as business management tools, access to credit, digital entrepreneurship, and strategies for expansion. Fabyane Nagazawa, SMDETT secretary, stressed the importance of accessible technical information for entrepreneurs, with ongoing support provided through the Entrepreneur's Room. The forum also emphasized women’s entrepreneurial empowerment, a focus highlighted by Cláudia Magnani from BPW Várzea Grande. Mayor Flávia Moretti underscored the need for public policies to sustain local economic growth centered on commerce and services.
In Chapecó, preparations are underway for EXPOMERCO 2026, a major agricultural fair slated for September 24 to 27, which expects to draw 40,000 visitors and generate an estimated R$ 15 million in business. The event, supported by the City Hall’s Agriculture and Fisheries Secretariat, will showcase about 1,050 animals, agricultural machinery, technologies, and services tailored to the rural sector. Mayor Valmor Scolari highlighted the fair’s role in reinforcing Chapecó’s position as an agropecuary and technological hub, enhancing local economic strength. Activities include a dairy tournament, livestock auctions, equestrian competitions, lectures on innovative practices like bioinputs and regenerative agriculture, and the 1st Patagonian Lamb Roast Contest. The event aims to foster connections among producers, buyers, researchers, and the community, with free admission and family-friendly attractions.
Together, these initiatives signal a concerted effort in Brazilian cities to bolster small business development and rural economic integration through strategic support, training, and vibrant market opportunities.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
