Finance Colombia

From Tomato-Thrower To Banana Republican, Can Medellin’s Mayor Daniel Quintero Learn Good Governance (Please?): Op-Ed

Only 8 months into his term as mayor of Medellín, tomato-throwing Daniel Quintero has managed to unite Paisas from labor unions to corporate giants against him.Multiple boards of directors have resigned, and Fitch has downgraded the city-owned utility's credit, citing 'governance...

Posted On September 1, 2020

, By Loren Moss

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Cuban Doctors Deploying To Medellín? Not All Roads Lead To Cuba In International Cooperation – Op Ed

A leaked letter showed that Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero wrote the cuban government asking for Cuban doctors to potentially come to Medellin and help with the COVID-19 Pandemic. But he bypassed Colombia's foreign ministry and ignited a major controversy that a more experienced...

Posted On August 1, 2020

, By Sergio Escobar

Today, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero (above left) announced the appointment of Eleonora Betancur González (above, right) as the new executive director of ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency.

Eleonora Betancur González appointed Executive Director of ACI Medellín

Today, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero announced the appointment of Eleonora Betancur González as the new executive director of ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency.

Posted On April 13, 2020

, By Loren Moss

ACI Medellín's Catalina Restrepo with Finance Colombia's Loren Moss

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Passion & Progress Define Catalina Restrepo’s Tenure At The Helm Of Investment Promotion Agency ACI Medellín

Catalina Restrepo has spent just a year and a half at the helm of ACI Medellín, the city’s investment promotion agency. Still, in that time she has been able to leaver her mark and create a legacy. As the current mayoral administration comes to the close of its four year term,...

Posted On August 13, 2019

, By Loren Moss

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ACI Medellín to Host Event in Buenos Aires to Promote Investment in Colombia’s Second City

The meeting will take place at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, at the Colombian Consulate. Local businesses are encouraged to participate.

Posted On March 31, 2017

, By Jared Wade

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Digital Marketing Agency Demand Frontier Stakes Claim In Medellín, Sees Rapid Growth

Demand Frontier is a digital marketing agency founded in Texas, with a rapidly growing outpost in Medellín. The business-to-business firm services Fortune-500 companies from both locations, but sees Colombia as key to its plans for growth. Finance Colombia executive editor Loren...

Posted On February 28, 2016

, By Loren Moss

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Software Developer Rainbow Tree, Conceived in Chicago, Chooses Medellin’s Ruta-N As Home Base

Rainbow Tree is a software company dedicated to providing early childhood education software that engages young learners, and can be utilized in a scholastic or home environment. Conceived in the US, Rainbow Tree’s founders decided to stake their claim in Medellin’s Ruta-N; a...

Posted On February 16, 2016

, By Loren Moss

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Medellin Hosting Cities For Life: Global Urbanism Symposium Featuring Experts From 5 Continents – Exclusive Interview

This week, the city of Medellin held the pre-event kickoff for the upcoming Cities For Life Global Meeting 2015, to take place this August 31 to September 1st in Plaza Mayor, the city’s flagship convention center. Cities for Life will bring more than 40 experts from around the...

Posted On August 14, 2015

, By Loren Moss

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Exclusive Interview: Medellin’s Vice-Mayor Discusses The City’s Culture Of Innovation, Pro Growth Strategy

How did Medellín go from being infamous as the most dangerous city on Earth to being famous as the most innovative city on Earth? The United Nations recently held a global conference in Medellín, bringing government officials from all over the world to learn from Medellin’s...

Posted On May 4, 2015

, By Loren Moss

Finance Colombia's Loren Moss speaks with Blockwise's Evangelina Colasso

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Why Would A Gaming Software Company Co-Founded By An Argentine In Brasíl Move Everything to Medellín, Colombia?

Blokwise, also known as BW Studios, has developed video game and animation work for South American brands such as Haceb and Pilsen, as well as global entertainment giants like TNT and the Cartoon Network. A company like this could probably operate anywhere, whether in Brasíl...

Posted On April 20, 2015

, By Loren Moss