Mr. Juan Velázquez, a member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR) and Vice President & Manager of Costasur, welcomed attendees to the AMCHAMDR Business Meeting, held at Casa de Campo on Tuesday, February 25. During his speech, Velázquez highlighted the strategic relevance of the Eastern region in the economic development of the Dominican Republic, emphasizing the importance of tourism, real estate investment, and trade as fundamental pillars of its growth.
«The Eastern Zone is an essential engine for the country's economic growth. From AMCHAMDR, we recognize its transcendence and reaffirm our commitment to promoting initiatives that strengthen its competitiveness and attractiveness for local and international investment,» stated Velázquez.
Furthermore, he highlighted that the Chamber of Commerce's purpose is to bring its members closer to opportunities for growth, business strengthening, and connection with industry leaders, as knowledge and innovation are key to sustainable development.
Business diversification and resilience
It should be noted that the renowned businesswoman Ligia Bonetti was the guest speaker at the Business Encounter, which had as its theme “Diversification is the key to business growth and resilience.” In her speech, Bonetti emphasized that the Dominican Republic is at a decisive moment to transform its economic model, taking advantage of its strategic location, its entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the potential of emerging sectors such as technology, renewable energies, and sustainable tourism.
“The path is clear: we must work together to mobilize our strengths and make this nation a model of intelligent, sustainable and diverse development,» Bonetti stated before an audience composed of private sector leaders and government representatives.
Bonetti also shared the case of Grupo SID, which has evolved from a company dedicated to peanut oil production into a conglomerate with over 1,600 products, a presence in 20 countries, and strategic alliances with international brands such as Kellogg's, Hershey's, Kraft, and Kimberly-Clark. Diversification, he explained, has been a crucial factor in the group's expansion, allowing it to mitigate risks and strengthen its competitiveness in a dynamic and constantly changing market.
Private sector leaders and government representatives attended the event.
