Informação: New investments reveal confidence in economic activity, which grew 2.3%
The Vice-President of the Government highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the growing private investment in new ventures throughout the Region, namely in the tourism sector. It reveals the confidence of entrepreneurs and companies in the development of the Azores, which registered a growth of 2.3 percent in the economic activity indicator. According to statistical data released this week, the EA... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes visits of Makro Cash & Carry Portugal representatives to the Azores
The Vice-Presidency of the Government promotes the visit Makro Cash & Carry Portugal representatives to the Azores between July 25 and 27. This company leads wholesale distribution in Portugal. For two days, the Makro Cash & Carry representatives will meet with 23 companies on Terceira and São Miguel Islands with the aim of strengthening trade relations. This visit intends to disseminate pr... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates Incubation Valley to support startups
The Vice-President of the Government announced in Angra do Heroísmo the implementation of the Azores Incubation valley, starting in August, a new support measure directed to startup companies included in the Regional Network of Business Incubators, and the creation of a Business Exchange for the provision of services. "To support even more companies installed in incubators - already in oper... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government urges Canadian entrepreneurs to invest and promote the Azores
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the Regional Government's interest in raising the awareness of Canadian entrepreneurs for investments in the Region, calling for their involvement in the promotion and dissemination of the archipelago. Rui Bettencourt spoke Friday at the end of a meeting with the President of the Federation... Mais >>

Informação: Azores to receive business mission from Turkey to boost investment in the Region
The Vice-President of the Government stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the importance of the visit of the Ambassador of Turkey in Portugal, Hasan Gögüs, to the Azores at the invitation of the Regional Government. It is part of the preparation of a business mission carried out by that country to the Region in order to become acquainted with investment and business potentialities. "We in... Mais >>

Informação: Marta Guerreiro highlights supply of 20 beds for Rural Tourism in Lagoa
The Regional Secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism stated today in Lagoa that the supply of another 20 beds for Rural Tourism on the island of São Miguel and, consequently in the Azores "represents a product that fits perfectly into the strategy for this sector in the Region." Marta Guerreiro spoke at the opening ceremony of White – Exclusive Suites & Villas, an event presided o... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government creates "Digital SME Distinction" to encourage companies investing in digital economy
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Ponta Delgada that "the digital economy is increasingly unavoidable and indispensable for the sustainability" of Azorean companies. So, in addition to the support available under Competir + for investment in new Information and communication technologies, the Government decided to create the "Digital SME Distinction." Sérgio Ávila spoke at ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores recognises private investments of 11.8 million Euros as Projects of Regional Interest
The Government of the Azores approved as projects of Regional Interest (PIR) two private investments of 11.8 million Euros on Terceira and S. Miguel islands which provide for the creation of, at least, about 30 new direct jobs. As published today in the Official Journal, the project "Production of Microalgae and Antioxidant Food Supplements," promoted by the company Algicel – Biotecnologia e... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government opens tender for Development and Business Innovation Centre of Santa Maria
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through Ilhas de Valor, has launched the tender for the contract work to adapt the former building of the General Workshops of Santa Maria Airport for the installation of the Development and Business Innovation Centre of this island. With a budget 1.7 million Euros, this work is included in preservation and enhancement of the island's historical heritage, whi... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila reveals submission of 576 private investment projects, amounting to 233 million Euros
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Ponta Delgada that the project for the construction of a new five-star hotel in the city of Ribeira Grande reflects the "significant" increase registered in private investment in the Azores. "I can say that, so far, a total of 576 applications have already been submitted to the new incentive system, Competir +, representing an investment of around 233... Mais >>