Event featured presentations on the Economic Diversification Plan (Pade) and the Força Local program
Samarco participated in the 1st Regional Forum on Economic Diversification, held in Ouro Preto, between October 20 and 21. The meeting discussed innovative, sustainable and permanent strategies for economic diversification for the region, and brought together businessmen, representatives of the government, the productive sector and civil society from nine municipalities. The company was one of the sponsors of the event.
“The meeting fostered debates on actions that can contribute to the socioeconomic development of the municipalities, in addition to being an opportunity for more people to get to know Força Local. It is an initiative that has everything to do with promoting economic diversification, as we prepare local entrepreneurs not only to serve Samarco, but also to be able to meet the demands of other companies and sectors”, recalled the coordinator of the Força Local, Elisangela Toledo.
In addition to the presentation to Força Local, results of the Support Plan for Economic Diversification (PADE) were demonstrated. Samarco's Institutional Relations analyst, Guilherme Louzada, spoke about the progress of the initiative, prepared for the municipalities of Mariana and Ouro Preto.
“Samarco is interested in the economic diversification of the municipalities where it operates, understanding the Forum as an opportunity to exchange information and articulations that can make this reality possible. We are pleased to show the company's contribution in this regard, with Pade and Força Local, which strengthen the region's economy”, highlighted Guilherme Louzada.
The event was held by entities such as trade associations and the Shop Directors Club of Mariana, Ouro Preto, Catas Altas, Congonhas, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Itabirito, Nova Lima, Ouro Branco and Santa Bárbara, with the support of the Federation of Commercial and Business Associations. (Federaminas), Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (Fecomércio) and Social Service of Commerce (Sesc).
