**Partnership Brings Financial Access to Small Businesses in Tijuana**
Small businesses in Tijuana are set to benefit from improved access to financing through the newly established Fondos Tijuana program. This initiative comes on the heels of an institutional agreement signed between the National Chamber of Small Commerce, Services, and Tourism (Canacope) and the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeti).
Gina Villalobos, the president of Canacope in Tijuana, highlighted that the purpose of this agreement is to foster growth and the formalization of small businesses. By offering training, financial access, and support in municipal economic policies, these small enterprises will gain significant advantages that benefit the larger community as well.
The financial support from Fondos Tijuana allows formal businesses to obtain economic resources, helping them avoid slipping into informality. Villalobos emphasized that businesses would receive comprehensive training aimed at ensuring efficient credit management and proper investment of funds.
Villalobos described this as a historic alliance with the municipal government, ensuring accredited businesses are formal, well-trained, and capable of growth, attracting more investment opportunities.
The Director-General of Sedeti, Sergio ColÃn Chávez, noted that this agreement establishes a collaborative model aimed not only at strengthening small commerce but also at ensuring sustained growth of the local economy through formalization and quality job creation.
Some commitments in this partnership include promoting investment and entrepreneurship through events and activities designed to stimulate economic development. The agreement also includes significant changes to economic support funds, ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 pesos for self-employment programs, up to 250,000 pesos for micro and small businesses, and up to 75,000 pesos for newly graduated professionals.
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**Recent Developments in Tijuana’s Economic Landscape**
Recent economic initiatives in Tijuana have focused on bolstering the local job market and supporting new business ventures. According to reports, Tijuana saw the creation of only 103 formal jobs over the past twelve months, emphasizing a need for initiatives like Fondos Tijuana.
Furthermore, the Baja California region is aiming to support Mexican nationals deported under previous U.S administrations by opening exclusive shelters. These efforts are part of a broader plan to integrate deportees back into society, offering support and employment opportunities.
In another development, the ongoing management of healthcare permits has faced scrutiny, with over 100 doctors implicated in fraudulent activities related to medical pass sales, which underscores the necessity for regulation and oversight within the healthcare system.
With these various projects and regulatory challenges, Tijuana continues to navigate complex economic and social landscapes, striving towards growth and stability in the coming years.