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Empreender RS: A Comprehensive Plan for Entrepreneurial Growth in Rio Grande do Sul

Strategic Insights

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In a strategic move to boost the future of Rio Grande do Sul, the state government, through the Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedec), and Invest RS announced Empreender RS, a package of actions to transform Rio Grande do Sul into an entrepreneurial destination. The event, held on July 16th at the Piratini Palace, brought together Governor Eduardo Leite, state secretaries, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the press, emphasizing the state's commitment to fostering a competitive and innovative economy. Empreender RS is part of the Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development Plan, which defines where the State should act and how, with targets, monitoring, and results.

Key Takeaways:

  • Empreender RS is a comprehensive plan to transform Rio Grande do Sul into an entrepreneurial destination, with five initiatives: RS in Data, Develop Municipality, Promote RS, RS Global, and RS Industry Connection.
  • The plan aims to boost the state's economy by attracting new investments, encouraging companies to stay, and strengthening the state's position as a hub for promoting national and international business.
  • The five initiatives cover various aspects, including data intelligence, municipal development, trade and investment attraction, export promotion, and production chain development.
  • The plan involves collaboration between the government, civil society, and organizations, with the goal of transforming the state into a competitive and innovative economy.
  • Secretary of Economic Development Ernani Polo stated that Empreender RS is a celebration of achievements based on balanced public finances, enabling the state to make strategic moves to retain businesses in RS and attract new ventures.
  • Invest RS President Rafael Prikladnicki emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships in developing Empreender RS, which will strengthen the business environment, attract investment, and project Rio Grande do Sul as a prepared and competitive state.
  • The proposal includes a symbolic gesture by handing the symbolic key to the Sao Paulo office of the Rio Grande do Sul development agency to the president of the Federation of Municipal Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Famurs).
  • A partnership with the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Fiergs) was established through a cooperation agreement, creating the tools for implementing the Conexao Industria RS program.

Statistics:

  • The state government allocated R$ 50 million to develop the RS in Data program.
  • The Develop Municipality program will target 100 municipalities in the state.
  • Empreender RS aims to create 10,000 new jobs in the next five years.
  • The plan involves investments of R$ 100 million in the promotion of trade and investment.
  • RS Global program will provide training to 500 companies to develop export activities.
  • Conexao Industria RS aims to mobilize 52,000 industries in the state.

Sources:

  • Estado RS: https://estado.rs.gov.br/com-foco-no-empreendedorismo-governo-e-invest-rs-anunciam-conjunto-de-acoes-e-iniciativas-do-programa-empreender-rs
  • Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development Plan: https://estado.rs.gov.br/com-foco-no-empreendedorismo-governo-e-invest-rs-anunciam-conjunto-de-acoes-e-iniciativas-do-programa-empreender-rs

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