Between March 10th and 14th, the city of Rio Branco, in Acre, will welcome young entrepreneurs from different countries to participate in the 92nd Ordinary General Assembly of the National Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs (Conaje).
Although the Amazon International Business Forum, promoted by the Youth Association Businessmen from Acre receives (Ajeac).
The meeting, which takes place at Sebrae headquarters, aims to present the commercial and business potential of the Amazon macro-region to leaders of associations.
Leaders and Authorities
In addition to these leaders, political and business authorities and important leaders from Brazil and other countries are also expected to be present. Conaje president Marcelo Quelho highlights Acre's proximity to Peru and Bolivia and says the event is expected to boost the state's economy.
"It reinforces an important flow of events in the North Region, so rich in biodiversity and opportunities. The country and the world must look at this region more strategically, no longer as a mere supplier of raw materials, but as a place full of potential to be fostered," he says.
According to Quelho, participants should prepare for an event filled with networking opportunities, including business prospecting, discussions about the global economic landscape and direction, and knowledge sharing in lectures and workshops.
“We hope that many doors will open and that people will leave with a more attentive view of the Amazon,” he envisions.
Acrean businessmen
The president of CACB and Unecs, George Pinheiro, also a prominent businessman from Acre, will participate in the event, speaking about associations and the unity of Brazil.
“This will undoubtedly be a great opportunity for us to present to Brazil and the world the enormous and diverse economic potential that the Amazon region possesses,” declares Pinheiro.
“The Acre Young Entrepreneurs Association, Ajeac, has been working on organizing this meeting for a year, in partnership with several local, national, and international organizations.
"Without a doubt, this is the most important moment for associations in Acre's history," says Daniel Ribeiro. He is the event's executive coordinator, president of Ajeac, and director of integration at Conaje.
Daniel also says that Acre's strategic location was one of the factors, in addition to all the potential it presented, in favor of hosting the event. "Within a thousand-kilometer radius of the state, there are more than 25 million people who move a large amount of money. So why don't we take advantage of that?" Daniel asks.