Informação: Azorean Government establishes support for economic growth based on eight pillars, says Sérgio Ávila
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Vila do Porto that redevelopment of the old airport workshops for the installation of the Business Incubator of Santa Maria Business Development and Innovation Centre fulfils a commitment already taken. It falls within a wider strategy included in a comprehensive strategy to support and strengthen regional economic growth based on eight pillars. "Tod... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Bettencourt participates in the 2nd Meeting of Investors of the Diaspora
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations participates, on behalf of the President of Regional Government, in the 2nd Meeting of Investors of the Diaspora that will take place in Viana do Castelo on December 15 and 16. Rui Bettencourt will be accompanied by the Regional Director for Communities, Paulo Teves, Arnaldo Machado and Luis Leal; the latter two are members ... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila urges Azorean companies to be more competitive
The Vice-President of the Government alerted economic agents for the paradigm shift regarding the support to the regional production sector under the funds allocated in the next Community Framework 2014-2020. Sérgio Ávila revealed that the funds have been reinforced; however he stressed the need of using them efficiently. In this regard, it is necessary to bear in mind that "the challe... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's support to export of Azorean products doubled this year
The Vice-President of the Government considered that the data concerning the Government's support to the export of regional products was "very positive." In this context, the government official highlighted the "important goal of increasingly replacing imports for exports. Under the Support System for the Export of Azorean Products, implemented with the aim of expanding exports and promote the... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores extends repayment deadlines of funds granted under line of credit "Azores Invest II" for micro and small companies
The Regional Government announced today the extension of repayment deadlines of funds granted under the Line of Credit "Azores Invest II" for micro and small companies. The deadline was extended to eight years. According to the press release from the meeting held by the Council of the Government in Madalena, Pico Island, with this measure, the Regional Government aims to reinforce "the support to... Mais >>

Informação: Financial support measures for Azorean companies reach 386 million Euros
The Vice-President of the Government revealed that the overall amount of the funding allocated under various support lines for companies already reaches 386 million Euros. This amount is expected to be largely overcome as there are some support lines whose application deadline only ends in June. "This result evidences the companies' adherence to the measures we have implemented to enable their a... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila says the Region's productive structures face several challenges
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo on Saturday night that the Region's productive structure faces "eight key challenges" in the current European framework. Sérgio Ávila spoke at the closing session of the conference "Azores - Preparing the Future," an event organised by Angra do Heroísmo Chamber of Commerce. The government official stressed that ... Mais >>

Informação: Reforma do SIDER publicada hoje em Jornal Oficial “é mais um instrumento para apoiar empresas regionais”, afirma Vasco Cordeiro
Foi hoje publicado em Jornal Oficial o decreto que procede à reforma do Sistema de Incentivos para o Desenvolvimento Regional dos Açores, introduzindo um conjunto de alterações que vão permitir facilitar uma ainda maior simplificação de procedimentos, assim como uma maior celeridade a todos os processos de candidatura. O novo diploma prevê a majoraç... Mais >>

Informação: “SIDER quer ajudar empresários no combate à crise”, afirma Vasco Cordeiro
O Governo dos Açores vai introduzir uma norma no próximo Orçamento que permite agilizar o pagamento, aos empresários, dos apoios candidatados ao Sistema de Incentivos para o Desenvolvimento Regional dos Açores (SIDER), revelou esta quinta-feira, em Vila do Porto, o Secretário Regional da Economia. Vasco Cordeiro, que falava durante um encontro com empresários da... Mais >>

Informação: Reforma do licenciamento industrial ajuda empresários e reforça capacidade produtiva regional
O Governo dos Açores apresentou uma proposta de revisão da legislação relativa ao licenciamento industrial “que pretende aumentar a simplificação e a agilização dos procedimentos”, explicou, esta manhã, o Secretário Regional da Economia. Vasco Cordeiro, que falava à comunicação social no final de uma audição co... Mais >>