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Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI), a family-owned multilatina with more than a century of business history, has four of its executives featured in Revista Summa’s July 2026 special edition, “Leaders Who Inspire in the Region.” The publication highlights business leaders whose work contributes to organizational transformation, talent development, and
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Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM), through its Faculty of Economic Sciences, held Business Day 2026 on August 6 at the Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Auditorium in Guatemala City. Under the theme “Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures,” the event brought together business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a series of discussions on innovation,
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Grupo LAFISE and the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE) have launched the Central American Roadshow, an initiative to strengthen commercial ties between Mexico and Central America. The program began in Guatemala with an agenda focused on connecting companies, identifying business opportunities, and encouraging greater commercial
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Key metrics for efficient pharmaceutical distribution: order accuracy, complete deliveries, on-time performance, availability, and key incident rates.
Guatemala
Guatemala’s leading companies have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Empresas Más Atractivas para Trabajar (EMAT) ranking, an annual survey conducted by Tecoloco that identifies the organizations people consider most attractive as employers. The results highlight businesses across multiple industries, including banking, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage,
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Guatemala City is hosting entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and technology leaders for Disrupt Summit 2026, a conference taking place November 4 and 5 at AVIA in Zone 10. The event brings together participants to discuss innovation, business development, and technology’s role in transforming companies. Organizers expect approximately 2,000 attendees,
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Learn how a pharmaceutical distributor coordinates inventory, orders, and deliveries to restock pharmacies, hospitals and clinics without disruptions.
The pulse of a changing nation
Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important factor in the digital growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Guatemala. While businesses continue to incorporate digital payments and online tools into their operations, concerns about fraud and cyberattacks are influencing their decisions to adopt new technologies and expand into additional
Progreso secured first place in the ranking of corporate communication teams in MERCO Guatemala 2026, based on evaluations from economic journalists. The recognition highlights the company’s relationship with the media and its approach to institutional transparency and communication. The ranking placed Progreso ahead of Castillo Hermanos, CMI, IRTRA, and
Fogel de Centro América was named Guatemala’s Exporter of the Year 2026 during the 38th National Export Awards, organized by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) on October 29. The recognition highlights the company’s international reach and its contribution to the country’s manufacturing sector. The award ceremony, held
Learn how any medication order moves from full validation and picking to batch control, traceability, verification, and safer pharmaceutical dispatch.
Guatemala’s Ministry of Economy (MINECO), operating through the Viceministerio de Desarrollo de la MIPYME, has continued to advance the Credimujer funding mechanism to expand access to capital for female entrepreneurs across the nation. According to official reports from the Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias (AGN), the program channeled Q17.38
In a decisive move to bolster the nation's digital infrastructure and export ecosystem, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Guatemala and the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) have officially formalized a strategic partnership. Announced in late October 2026, the high-profile collaboration is designed to accelerate technological integration, drive sustainable
Guatemala has reached a significant legislative milestone in its international trade strategy by approving the protocol of adhesion to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Central America. Through the congressional approval of Decree 18-2025, published in late 2025, the State established the internal legal framework required
Learn how to launch a medicine in Guatemala after registration, from first shipment and inventory to sales channels, promotion, and pharmacovigilance.
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a third $8.8 million increase to its Global Credit Line for Financiera Consolidada, S.A. (COFINSA), part of CMI Capital, a business division of Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI). The expansion brings the facility's total value to up
Marking a definitive milestone for the regional advertising and communications sector, the Effie Awards successfully concluded their highly anticipated 2026 edition in Guatemala. Following months of rigorous evaluation focused on strategic discipline, consumer insights, and verifiable business impact, the program culminated in a premier industry gathering that celebrated campaigns transforming
Automotive brand Changan is celebrating its 19th anniversary in the Guatemalan market by expanding its local lineup with the introduction of three new vehicle models: the Deepal G318, the Changan Nevo Q05, and the fifth-generation Changan CS55. The milestone highlights the brand's long-term commercial footprint in
In recognition of corporate leadership and financial stewardship, the Guatemalan Managers Association, or AGG, has named Luis Rolando Lara Grojec, General Manager and Corporate Director of Banco Industrial, as "Manager of the Year 2026". The announcement was made during the 20th anniversary edition of the AGG awards ceremony