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Chilean construction companies move towards circular economy: Eurochile and Eurecat contribute to the sector’s transformation

In a global context where sustainability and the fight against climate change are priorities, the circular economy has become a key approach to transform industrial sectors, especially the construction sector. Therefore, the Technology Centre of Catalonia, Eurecat and the Eurochile Business Foundation are developing the project “Articulation and development of sustainable business models led by MSMEs, offering sustainable products and services in the Chilean construction sector in its transition to the circular economy”.

This project is part of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, a European Union initiative that aims to promote economic, social and environmental integration between Europe and Latin America. This is achieved through the promotion of projects that favour sustainable business development. The programme focuses on strengthening the capacities of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt sustainable practices and green technologies. With a duration of 30 months, the programme aims to benefit more than 300 MSMEs that supply products and services related to the construction sector.

One of the key tools of the project is the self-diagnosis that allows companies to assess their level of circularity. This assessment is based on four main dimensions: design and planning, value chain processes, value use and recovery, and organisational culture. Depending on the level achieved, MSMEs receive specific recommendations to improve their sustainability performance.

Within the framework of the project under development, the agenda is divided into six sections, in which various topics have been discussed in depth, such as: Circular Economy Models and their applicability; Roadmap references; the Law 20. 920 ‘Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)’; Circularity Strategies in the construction sector; axes of the Action Plan applied to Principals, Designers, Architects and Engineers; European Mentoring, which attendees can access through the Enterprise Europe Network; and finally, the types of Environmental Certifications and Indicators related to the project.

The project focuses on 8 links: Client, Design, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Operations, Demolition and Recycling. Its objective is to strengthen and improve the linkage of MSMEs and their business organisations, so that they have or aspire to have a supply of sustainable products, promoting, training and implementing sustainable practices and circular economy, inspired by successful experiences in Europe.

This project has achieved important advances, such as the delivery of the “Guidelines for environmental and circularity certifications and indicators”, as well as the successful completion of 5 workshops addressed to 5 groups of beneficiaries. These groups were divided as follows:

  1. Group of principals, design and engineering in the Metropolitan Region.
  2. Group of manufacturers and suppliers of goods and services in the Metropolitan Region.
  3. Group of principals, design and engineering in the Los Lagos Region.
  4. Manufacturing group and suppliers of goods and services in the Lake District.
  5. Other value chain actors, specifically the target groups (design and manufacturing) in the Metropolitan Region.

Currently, according to the project’s action plan, visits to the beneficiary companies are being carried out, as well as the scheduling of two seminars: one in the Metropolitan Region and the other in the Los Lagos Region.

In short, Eurochile and Eurecat highlight the importance of training companies in circular and sustainable business models. To this end, in addition to the workshops and seminars, mentoring will be carried out with European companies through the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a support network for MSMEs in Europe whose mission is to boost their competitiveness through internationalisation and technology transfer. It should be noted that Eurochile is the only node of the EEN network in Chile and a pioneer in Latin America.

09/12/2024
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Large turnout at the first Eurochile Business Meeting

On 28 November, the Eurochile Business Foundation held the first “Business Meeting: Power your company with European networks”, in the framework of the Eurochile Business Circle. This event brought together more than 30 companies from the public and private sector, and was attended by more than 100 participants, in a day focused on learning, collaboration and exploration of new business opportunities.

The event included various activities and spaces where companies could present their products and services, generating opportunities for connection and visibility. In addition, talks led by Corfo and Start-Up Chile were held, along with panel discussions that brought together members of the Eurochile Business Circle.

In this context, attendees learned first-hand about the experiences and benefits offered by the Business Circle, highlighting how it has contributed to business development by linking with companies in Europe. In addition, a panel of communication experts analysed the strategic role of communication in the growth and projection of SMEs.

In addition, Commercial Attachés from various European Union countries were present, who shared information on the opportunities and challenges of entering the European market.

Felipe Mujica, executive director of the Eurochile Business Foundation, said: “Today we have had a series of activities with the participation of more than 33 stands of SMEs and European institutions in this meeting. We have observed a great interest from the companies that accompany us, and we have been able to participate in various talks focused mainly on issues of circular economy, internationalisation and greenwashing. We appreciate the interest of the attendees and we hope to continue developing events of this magnitude“.

Valentina Ulloa from the recycling area of Bioprocess Chile, a member company of the Business Circle, commented: “At Eurochile we have managed to establish several alliances and reach niches we were unaware of, which has allowed us to open doors both locally and internationally. We want to highlight this excellent instance, as well as the support and interest provided by the Business Circle to its members“.

The Eurochile Business Circle has established itself as a platform that provides participating companies with a range of valuable activities. It offers access to a network of national and European contacts, facilitating strategic meetings and providing updated information on sector trends. It also promotes networking and new business opportunities through business rounds and business missions, supporting sustainability and innovation. Instances such as the Business Meeting reinforce its commitment to boosting business, integrating markets and strengthening relations between Chilean and European companies.

The chef Carlo Van Mühlenbrock also participated, who had a space in which he presented his various experiences that led him to opt for a more sustainable cuisine, which resulted in the development of the “Carlo Cocina Sustentable” programme. During his intervention, he highlighted: “Today I see a great variety of stands and I love that entrepreneurs can have a space where they can generate networks and contacts to share experiences. I have had the opportunity to participate in Eurochile initiatives, where I was able to travel and learn about experiences in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe“.

This event was consolidated as a key instance to empower SMEs in the national ecosystem, providing them with tools and knowledge through the talks and panels held. It also allowed participants to share experiences, generate alliances, establish contacts and connect with the European market. The event reaffirms the role of the Eurochile Business Circle as a platform that gives visibility to Chilean companies, with the aim of enhancing their development.

09/12/2024
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Ecomondo 2024 Company Mission: Eurochile Business Foundation launches one of the leading European fairs in circular economy

From Italy, Andrea Batazzi, general manager of Multirep Services and representative for Latam Ecomondo, came exclusively to Chile to launch the international green and circular economy fair, Ecomondo 2024, which will take place in Rimini from November 5 to 8 of this year. This annual event attracts companies, professionals and experts from various industries committed to sustainability, waste management, energy efficiency, resource recovery and technological innovation for more sustainable development.

The launch took place in the premises of the Eurochile Business Foundation, bringing together more than 30 participants, including companies, organizations and public entities. During the event, the Ecomondo representative was the main speaker, highlighting the details and benefits of the participation of Chilean companies in this international fair. In addition, Eurochile announced the organization of a Company Mission to encourage the participation of Chilean companies in this important international event.

During the day, authorities from public organizations and companies that participated in previous missions to Ecomondo carried out in 2022 and 2023, spoke about their experience such as José Miguel Zúñiga from Kalewün, David Melo from Megaelectric, Juan Carlos Bello from Bellbast and Margarita Sepúlveda from ITE. Fernando Hernández and Cristian Vargas, regional councilors of the Regional Government of Los Lagos, participated on behalf of the public sector.

The speakers highlighted that participation in the Fair is a crucial instance to expand commercial opportunities, explore new technologies and generat new relationships with their European counterparts. In this sense, attendees were actively encouraged to participate to create international synergies and enhance their business.

“Participation in Ecomondo offers Chilean companies a unique opportunity to strengthen themselves and form strategic ties with their European counterparts. Being part of the Company Mission organized by Eurochile, who have extensive experience bringing companies to Europe, allows Chilean companies to access innovations, technologies and sustainable practices, thus strengthening their competitiveness and contributing to the sustainable development of their businesses,” says Batazzi.

The final objective of the activity was to make the entities present aware of the opportunities generated by attending such a relevant fair in terms of sustainability, making it visible as an instance that brings together business leaders, experts in the field, government representatives and international organizations. In this environment, innovative solutions are presented and discussed in critical areas such as waste management, energy efficiency, renewable energy, circular economy and environmental conservation.

Finally, the planning of the Eurochile Company Mission and the procedure for interested companies to participate in the 2024 edition of Ecomondo were presented. This includes the opportunity to visit the various stands at the fair, participate in technical visits and attend various seminars and workshops.

In short, the Eurochile Business Foundation reaffirms its mission by serving as a link between European organizations and Latin American MSMEs, promoting business cooperation, internationalization and sustainable business development. This strategic approach is reflected in its ongoing commitment to facilitating opportunities that strengthen business ties and foster sustainable business practices on both continents.

11/07/2024
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Eurochile presents Innovative Technologies to Recycle Waste in the HoReCa Sector of the Plaza Ñuñoa Neighborhood

“Circular Economy and HoReCa Sector: Technologies to Transform Waste into Resources”, was the activity executed by the Eurochile Business Foundation within the framework of the “Circular Urban Tourism Barrio Plaza Ñuñoa” project, where participants had the opportunity to learn about the pilot project and the different solutions for the waste produced by the Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes (HoReCa) sector.

This initiative carried out by Eurochile through the Regional Technology Diffusion Programme (PDT) of the Metropolitan Regional Directorate of Corfo, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Entrepreneurs of Ñuñoa, aims to contribute to the improvement of productivity through a more efficient management of organic waste, both individually and collectively, in the tourism SMEs of the Plaza Ñuñoa neighborhood.

The activity brought together the beneficiaries of the project, who correspond to a total of 22 companies that are geographically located around Plaza Ñuñoa and its surroundings, as well as organizations and public entities interested in this program.

During the event, the pilot called “Community organic waste management model” was presented, which will allow testing and measuring the use of composting technology, as well as techniques, practices, innovative and circular processes from Europe and Chile. With this, it is hoped to define a self-financing and replicable community waste management model, which can be adopted by participating SMEs.

In this same instance, Andrea Batazzi, general manager of Multirep Services and representative for Latam Ecomondo, spoke about the “Beer&Food Attraction” fair, the only event in Europe dedicated to the Eating Out experience, which brings together the most complete national and international offer. of beers, drinks, food and trends for the HoReCa sector. This is a unique opportunity for those who want to stay up to date on new methods and styles of consumption and make the most of the opportunities offered by current changes. This event will take place in Rimini, Italy, from February 16 to 18, 2025.

On the other hand, the objective, advantages and characteristics of compost production and the various machinery used for the process were announced, so during the execution of the project it is expected to define a community management model of self-financing and replicable waste, which can be adopted by participating SMEs.

Ultimately, this initiative carried out by the Eurochile Business Foundation aims to contribute to improving productivity through more efficient management of organic waste, both individually and collectively, in the tourism SMEs of the Plaza Ñuñoa neighborhood. This will allow them to be the first circular neighborhood in the country.

11/07/2024
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Connecting Chile and Europe: Eurochile Business Foundation organises Bilateral Meeting with Commercial Attachés of the European Union to bring Chilean SMEs closer to European markets

“Bilateral Meeting with Commercial Attachés of the countries of the European Union” was the event organised by the Eurochile Business Foundation, which brought together diplomatic and commercial representatives from various European nations and Chilean organisations, public entities and companies from various sectors with the aim of establishing connections, networking, exploring opportunities and approaching the European market.

As for the Commercial Attachés of the European Union countries, the Chilean-German Chamber of Commerce, Advantage Austria of the Austrian Embassy, the Chilean-Italian Chamber of Commerce, the Belgian Embassy, the Agència per la Competitivitat de l’Empresa (ACCIÓ), Business Finland, Flanders Investment & Trade, the Hungarian Embassy, the Danish Trade Council and Multirep Services from Italy were present.

The meeting provided a platform for strategic dialogue and networking with the participation of 50 companies from multiple sectors, who held more than 175 meetings during the day. In this sense, the participating companies had access to direct information on trade policies, regulatory barriers and investment opportunities, promoting trade links and economic cooperation.

The initiative consisted of a connecting space for companies focused on the exploration of new markets and new areas of growth according to the specific interests of each company. Felipe Mujica, executive director of the Eurochile Business Foundation, stated that, “we have been able to meet different representatives from various European countries. We have learned about their interests, the areas they want to exploit commercially and, above all, their expectations regarding the renewal of the Trade Agreement with the European Union and the channel that Eurochile means to connect Europe with Chile through its regions, companies and SMEs“.

Andrea Rojas, representative of the Federation of Artisanal Fishermen of the Commune of Navidad, said: “We have held meetings with representatives of different embassies, I have been able to present our products and have generated several possibilities for contact. I would like to thank Eurochile for this great opportunity that allowed me to establish links with the European market“.

Tomás Vial Tagle from Nova Agro Chile, says that “it has been very interesting to be able to talk to the different European embassies in Chile. It was a very useful opportunity, as I have been able to exchange information and see if there is the possibility of future opportunities“.

“In the municipality we are seeking to strengthen the international links of the commune of La Cisterna, since we are interested in promoting the international development of trade and the business community of the commune so that they can learn about new business opportunities in other countries,” says Renato Vélez, representative of the cabinet of the Municipality of La Cisterna.

On the other hand, the director of the Sercotec Rancagua Business Centre, Carlos Muñoz, says that, “we have been able to make many relationships and alliances thinking about long-term work for the O’Higgins region. We believe that we can not only do relationship work, but also experiences and activities on circular economy and sustainability that we can promote together with Eurochile”.

Sacha Garefulic, representative of the Danish Trade Council in Chile, said that “this is a very important event to strengthen relations between companies in both countries. We have seen the possibilities that exist in terms of sustainability and that allow for greater economic development between the two countries“.

In this regard, Francesca Ragazzini, representative of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Chile, said that, “I am very grateful for this opportunity to Eurochile because we were pleased to share with companies, learn about new realities and have a broader knowledge of SMEs in Chile“.

 

 

09/07/2024
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Manuela Caruz: “The mentoring activity is a great opportunity for tourism SMEs and MSMEs in the Coquimbo Region”

Since the 1990s, the Eurochile Business Foundation has played a strategic role in linking national SMEs and MSMEs with the Old Continent. With decades of experience and consolidated links with Europe, it has made available a great opportunity for tourism companies in the Coquimbo Region.

This is a mentoring activity with European counterparts whose main objective will be to open new markets and make tourism products and services of SMEs and tourism MSMEs in the Coquimbo Region visible in the European market, within the framework of the project “Reactivation of Regional Tourism with Circular Economy”, financed by the Innovation Fund for Competitiveness (FIC) of the Regional Government of Coquimbo.

In this regard, we spoke with Manuela Caruz, Director of International Networks of the Eurochile Business Foundation, who tells us about the world of opportunities that are opening up for companies in the Coquimbo Region and the quotas that are still available to access the important benefits of the programme.

He explains that the mentoring activity with European counterparts will allow companies in the Coquimbo Region to access new knowledge, trends and experiences free of charge. In addition, they will be able to join digital platforms to promote their products and services to new markets, in an increasingly globalised world driven by the use of new technologies.

Manuela Caruz highlights that the activity aimed at 200 SMEs and tourism MSMEs in the Coquimbo Region will allow entrepreneurs to connect through the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), to more than 60 countries around the world and more than 4,000 experts belonging to 600 organisations, all recognised for their excellence in business support. “A unique opportunity for growth and new business development”, he highlights.

Importantly, the EEN is the world’s largest network supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with international ambitions, providing the tools needed to innovate and grow on an international scale.

  • What is the role that the Eurochile Business Foundation plays with tourism MSMEs and SMEs in our country?

The Eurochile Business Foundation has a very important role in the development and strengthening of MSMEs and tourism SMEs in our country and it is mainly based on the relationship we have with Europe through the various activities we carry out. This relationship with institutions of the most different indoles in Europe through the various networks with which we work allows us to be in direct contact and link with counterparts to learn first-hand about experiences, knowledge transfer and the latest trends in the European market.

  • How does Eurochile’s link with European networks materialise?

Eurochile’s link with European networks is materialised through direct links with counterparts who can provide information, trends, knowledge and technology from Europe. To this end, various activities are carried out, such as virtual and face-to-face business rounds that are held in Europe and Chile, where MSMEs in the Chilean tourism sector can join. Also, mentorings are developed where European companies can support Chilean MSMEs in the different stages.

In addition, some of the services provided by the network are incorporated into the different projects developed by the Foundation, one of which is the “FIC Reactivation of Regional Tourism with Circular Economy” programme, which we are implementing in the Coquimbo region. In which the mentoring activity is included free of charge for the beneficiary companies of the project and will allow them to contact European companies and institutions for the exchange of experiences.

  • How many tourism SMEs and MSMEs have benefited from the support of the Eurochile Business Foundation?

In the project that we are implementing in the Coquimbo Region, we have a total of 200 beneficiary companies. It should be noted that the participation form for this activity is available for those who still want to join.

  • What are the direct and indirect benefits for tourism SMEs and MSMEs of access to European platforms?

Direct access to reliable European contacts, as they are made through the Enterprise Europe Network, which is a European network endorsed by the European Commission.

In addition, as the work is done through nodes, there are no language barriers, since the contact is made through Eurochile.

  • What does the Mentoring Plan promoted by the Eurochile Business Foundation consist of and what are the benefits of this programme?

The “Mentoring” Plan promoted by the Eurochile Business Foundation with European counterparts allows the transfer of knowledge, experiences and the generation of alliances for business or projects from European to Chilean companies. Mentoring generates instances between Chilean companies or organisations and European counterparts for the transfer of knowledge. It works with partners of the EEN network for bilateral matching, according to the profiles of Chilean companies, a mentoring plan is developed to define the search for supply and / or demand with their peers in Europe. The profiles are distributed among the partners of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) to make a bilateral match and organise meetings with counterparts in Europe.

All these activities are carried out thanks to the fact that Eurochile is part, since 2008, of the EEN network, the largest support network for SMEs with international projection, which combines international business experience and local knowledge that helps to bring innovations to new markets.

Eurochile also has experience in carrying out dissemination and transfer activities through training and consultancy (business models, innovation management, associativity, value addition, marketing, exports, technology transfer and know-how), implementation and management of projects that seek to improve the competitiveness and productivity of SMEs through the strengthening of associativity, public-private dialogue, good environmental practices, digitisation and gender equality.

After the activity, a satisfaction survey will be carried out with the companies in order to obtain information to support them in different areas of action.

24/06/2024
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Training sessions focusing on digitisation and circular practices will be held in the Los Lagos region as part of the programme implemented by Eurochile and promoted by the Regional Government

The Eurochile Business Foundation, in the framework of the programme “Strengthening Recycling and Circular Economy in the Province of Osorno”, supported by the Gore Los Lagos through the National Regional Development Fund (FNDR), will hold a series of workshops for grassroots collectors and the recycling community.

The main objective of this programme is to strengthen and improve the associated processes to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by the inadequate management of waste, both organic and inorganic, generated in domestic and industrial activities in the Province.

To this end, a series of 5 workshops called “Sustainable Business Workshops” will be held from 18 June to 4 July, where participants will be able to learn about digital literacy, the Canvas business model, project management tools and recognise the different circular practices that can be carried out with regard to recycling and waste management.

Application for funding

Within the framework of the programme, two types of funding are envisaged for the implementation of various projects, which are characterised as follows:

First type of support: “Purchase of equipment(s) for waste management”

Seven projects will be funded to manage the purchase of machinery and supplements necessary for their proper implementation. Applications will be available on the website of the Eurochile Business Foundation (www.eurochile.cl) from 8 July until 5 August at 13:00 hours.

Who can apply?

  • Formalised MSMEs.
  • Grassroots waste pickers registered in the National Registry of Grassroots Waste Pickers or being able to demonstrate activity as a grassroots waste picker through a face-to-face interview.
  • Citizen organisations, corporations and foundations with legal status.

To be eligible, the application must include at least one Grassroots Recycler as a main beneficiary or co-beneficiary.

The evaluation period for these initiatives will be from 5 August to 2 September, when the results will be delivered to the beneficiaries.

Second type of support: “Assistance in the formulation and application of medium-term projects to European and/or Chilean funds”

Three projects will be selected to accompany them in the formulation and subsequent application for funding and open competitions available within the programme’s execution period (until November 2024).

Who can apply?

  • Formalised MSMEs.
  • Grassroots waste pickers registered in the National Registry of Grassroots Waste Pickers or being able to demonstrate activity as a grassroots waste picker through a face-to-face interview.
  • Citizen organisations, corporations and foundations with legal status.

Applicants for type 2 support must have participated in at least 2 activities of the programme.

The application form will be available from 24 June on the website of the Eurochile Business Foundation (www.eurochile.cl).

Contact

For more information on how to apply for funding under the programme “Strengthening Recycling and Circular Economy in the Province of Osorno”, please send an email to barancibia@eurochile.cl with the subject: Application to Strengthen Recycling and Circular Economy.

24/06/2024
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Tourism in the Coquimbo Region with signs of economic recovery

A positive balance was recorded during summer in the Coquimbo Region, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) and the National Tourism Service (Sernatur).

According to the Monthly Survey of Tourist Accommodation prepared by the National Statistics Institute, during the month of February 2024, a total of 202,439 overnight stays (corresponding to the total number of nights that passengers stay in the establishment) were recorded in the Coquimbo Region, increasing by 13.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, the room occupancy rate was 55.6%, an increase of 0.78%.

The study indicated that in the same period a total of 85,003 tourists arrived at different tourist accommodation establishments in the Coquimbo Region, representing a growth of 16.5% in the last 12 months.

Meanwhile, the National Tourism Service highlighted the Coquimbo Region, in its report on “Occupancy in Tourist Accommodation 2024”, as one of the main tourist destinations in the country, thanks to its natural conditions and hotel infrastructure. The study refers favourably to the consolidated tourist destinations of Valle del Elqui and the locality of Punta de Choros, in the commune of La Higuera, qualifying them as highly attractive.

The positive figures provided by these public bodies are in line with the trend in January 2024, reported by the national director of Sernatur, Angélica Funes, who said that a total of 800,000 visitors arrived in the IV Region, mainly concentrated in La Serena and Coquimbo, during the first 15 days of the year 2024. Add to that the arrival of the trans-Andean people through the Agua Negra border crossing that links Chile with Argentina, entering the country almost 100 thousand Argentinians coming mainly from the provinces of San Juan and Mendoza, whose main destination were the resorts of the Coquimbo Region during the first fortnight of January 2024.

24/06/2024
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Eurochile’s new projects: Business Circle and two new communication platforms

The Eurochile Business Foundation carried out the online launch of the Business Circle, a virtual connection space designed so that Chilean and European companies with shared interests and values can mutually empower each other. Two new communication tools of the Foundation were presented, the YouTube channel “EurochileTV” and the digital magazine “Eurochile Magazine”, which focus on the Foundation’s projects, as well as on the companies participating in its activities.

Business Circle

The Eurochile Business Circle is an initiative that seeks to increase the visibility of participating companies in the business world through various strategic actions. In terms of benefits and customised services, the Circle offers a variety of opportunities to boost your company, such as increased visibility through interviews and news on Eurochile’s official channels, as well as the possibility to participate in webinars, workshops and specialised seminars.

It also provides access to a platform of national and European business contacts, enabling strategic meetings with like-minded counterparts. Also, through workshops with national and European experts, it will be possible to obtain exclusive information that keeps participating companies up to date with the latest trends and experiences relevant to different sectors. In that sense, this new networking space offers support in the creation of contact networks, providing the opportunity to strengthen relationships and explore new business opportunities in both virtual and face-to-face environments, such as business rounds and business missions.

The Business Circle already has several members, among them: Mega Electric, Vega Monumental, Ecología en tu Barrio, Bellbast Chile, Kalewün, Espyral, Bioprocess Group and Ciencia Ambiental.

To join the Business Circle and access its benefits and personalised services, an annual membership is required. All information is available on the website www.empresascirculares.cl.

EurochileTV

EurochileTV is a YouTube channel that aims to disseminate relevant information and keep stakeholders informed about the foundation’s initiatives, with a special focus on sustainability and the circular economy. The channel offers interviews with national and European experts, online trainings, invitations to exclusive events, and much more.

Eurochile Magazine

Eurochile Magazine is a quarterly digital magazine that seeks to disseminate the activities, events, projects, and interviews with entrepreneurs and experts in which the Eurochile Business Foundation is involved. Its first edition, already published in May, is focused on the 31st anniversary of the Foundation.

These two new communication platforms will not only increase the visibility of the participating companies, but will also contribute to the dissemination of relevant projects and activities, fostering collaboration and business growth at both national and European level.

21/06/2024
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The Eurochile Business Circle holds a webinar focused on the promotion and internationalisation of SMEs

On Wednesday 8 May, the Business Circle of the Eurochile Business Foundation held the webinar “Internationalisation, Promotion and Export of SMEs”, given by Andrea Batazzi, representative of Multirep Services and Ecomondo in Latin America.

During the activity, the members of the Business Circle had the opportunity to learn about Batazzi’s experience in the Italian and European market. They also discussed the importance of exporting and its characteristics, so that companies can take into account the conditions and requirements when exporting their products to Europe.

“SMEs looking to expand into international markets must pay special attention to the requirements and regulations of the European market. Compliance with these regulations is essential to be able to enter and succeed in Europe. Each country within the European Union has its own specific legislation, which can further complicate the process. However, having the support of organisations such as the Eurochile Business Foundation can be crucial, as it not only has the necessary experience to guide Chilean companies in the process of adapting to European regulations, but also has a wide network of contacts that facilitates the creation of connections between both markets,” says Batazzi.

He also presented the connections available in the European market with respect to the interests of the members of the Business Circle, as well as the importance of differentiating the terms internationalisation and export. He also highlighted the numerous synergies that can be generated with European counterparts and stressed the importance of building value and trust with Italian entrepreneurs, who deeply value relationships when generating business.

In short, the new platform created by Eurochile is presented as a strategic and useful tool to connect and strengthen the participating companies. It also opens up new opportunities for growth and development for companies seeking to expand their horizons in the European market. With this platform, the Eurochile Business Foundation reaffirms its commitment to strengthen business links and foster a dynamic and cooperative business environment.

14/06/2024
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