Costa Ricans

PROCOMER promotes the Costa Rican aerospace industry at the most important international trade fair of the sector.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

The Costa Rican delegation, led by PROCOMER, is composed of the companies Avionyx, Aerocalidad, Camtronics, Olympic Precision Machining, BOF Construction Advisor, GJ Cargo, Grupo Mitah Escazú PREINSA, TicoElectronics (both part of G.W.

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  • The Costa Rican delegation, led by PROCOMER, is composed of the companies Avionyx, Aerocalidad, Camtronics, Olympic Precision Machining, BOF Construction Advisor, GJ Cargo, Grupo Mitah Escazú PREINSA, TicoElectronics (both part of G.W.
  • Lisk), which offer machining services, specialized software, electrical, electronics, logistics, real estate, as well as maintenance and repair of aerospace equipment.
  • Mario Sáenz, PROCOMER's Export Development Manager, highlighted how important it is for Costa Rican companies to participate in international events and promote the human talent that Costa Rica has to offer in a sector as specialized as aerospace.
  • Additionally, Esteban Carrillo, Executive Director of Costa Rica Aerospace Cluster (CRAC), a consortium that brings together more than 30 aerospace companies in Costa Rica, emphasized that "the participation of Costa Rica Aerospace Cluster in NBAA 2023 marks an important milestone in the consolidation of the aerospace market.

Thought Leaders and Eco River Activists Sound the Alarm on the Perilous State of Costa Rica's TArcoles River

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Renowned thought leaders and eco river activists, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona, have raised concerns about the critical state of Costa Rica's TArcoles River, also known as the 'Crocodile River.'

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  • Renowned thought leaders and eco river activists, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona, have raised concerns about the critical state of Costa Rica's TArcoles River, also known as the 'Crocodile River.'
  • The TArcoles River, known as the 'Crocodile River' locally, has long captivated visitors with its impressive crocodile population.
  • However, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona, renowned thought leaders and eco river activists, are shedding light on a disturbing reality.
  • Just a few miles upstream from the crocodile habitat, the TArcoles River faces severe pollution challenges, jeopardizing its delicate ecosystem.

Costa Rica showcases its selection of educational services at the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo

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Friday, June 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Rican foreign trade promoter, PROCOMER, in conjunction with the universities Veritas, UH, UC, UIA, ULACIT, UISIL and UNIBE, and the Consorcio Global Edu promotes the Costa Rican education proposals to professionals from more than 100 countries at the trade fair for education, NAFSA 2023, taking place from May 30 to June 2 in Washington D.C., USA.

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  • This trade fair, aimed at the higher education sector, brings together hundreds of experts representing academic institutions, consulting companies, suppliers, and other stakeholders of great importance to the sector, thus offering the chance to address issues pertaining to the internationalization of educational services in Costa Rica.
  • The Costa Rican delegation presents itself at the country stand,Esencial COSTA RICA, with business programs for each participant and where the delegation provides information on the Costa Rican higher education proposals.
  • The goal of participating in NAFSA is to discover emerging trends in student mobility, establish new relationships with university partners,create networking opportunities in education, and identify global market needs.
  • Currently, Costa Rica stands out for its focus on sustainability and the stewardship of the environment as part of its education proposal, aspects that have been differentiating Costa Rica from other destinations, contributing to its positioning worldwide.

California Pizza Kitchen Announces Franchise Opening in Costa Rica

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of a new franchise location in Costa Rica, further expanding CPK's global footprint in Latin America. The restaurant will be located at the Multiplaza mall in Escazu, outside of San Jose. This newest CPK franchise builds on a momentous year for the brand, which opened new restaurants in Canada, India, and Chile earlier this year.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of a new franchise location in Costa Rica, further expanding CPK's global footprint in Latin America.
  • We look forward to working with his team to bring CPK's fresh California inspired cuisine to Costa Rica," said Giorgio Minardi, Executive Vice President of Global and Franchise Operations for CPK.
  • California Pizza Kitchen provides franchisees flexibility with customizable menus, design layouts, and multiple daypart offerings so that each location can individually align with local market needs.
  • In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant inBeverly Hillsand introduced diners to gourmetCaliforniainspired pizza.

City Nation Place awards country brand "Esencial Costa Rica" the prize for best in the world in the category of use of design 2022

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Monday, November 14, 2022

The Costa Rican biometric passport, implemented in 2021, has been awarded the prize for best use of brand design.

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  • The Costa Rican biometric passport, implemented in 2021, has been awarded the prize for best use of brand design.
  • In the category of best use of design, the project that obtained the highest rating from this international forum was the development of the Costa Rican biometric passport created in 2021.
  • In this category, Esencial Costa Rica was nominated along with other brands such as Australia, India, Scotland, and the Tower Hamlets district of London, England.
  • Additionally, the Esencial Costa Rica brand was nominated, among the most outstanding finalist brands, for Best Use of Data for the project "Integrating Data For Country Brand Performance Measurement."

Costa Rica Land Capital Partners Announces Grand Opening of Arenal Hills

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

SPRING HILL, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Rica Land Capital Partners is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Arenal Hills, a gated luxury master-planned community located in a special part of Costa Rica. Phase one of the development includes 128 homes with a total of four phases to be rolled out over the next eight years.

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  • SPRING HILL, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Rica Land Capital Partners is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Arenal Hills , a gated luxury master-planned community located in a special part of Costa Rica.
  • "Arenal Hills is the result of a combined passion for the area, the desire to bring the ultimate luxury master-planned community to this special part of Costa Rica, and an unwavering commitment to preserve the character, peace and adventure of its surroundings," said Gerald Baum, CEO of Costa Rica Land Capital Partners,and sole owner of Arenal Hills.
  • Costa Rica Land Capital Partners is the parent company and sole owner of Arenal Hills, a gated luxury master-planned community in Costa Rica.
  • Developed by Costa Rica Land Capital Partners, phase one of Arenal Hills will include 128 homes with two-bedroom, two-bath single-story villas and three-bedroom, three-bath two-story floorplans, ranging from 2800 to 4800 square feet.

Wish Deepens Presence in Costa Rica and Peru through Partnerships with Local Carriers

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) (NASDAQ: WISH) today announced strategic partnerships with two leading Latin American logistics providers Moovin in Costa Rica and Servicios Postales del Per (Serpost) in Peru.

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  • ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) (NASDAQ: WISH) today announced strategic partnerships with two leading Latin American logistics providers Moovin in Costa Rica and Servicios Postales del Per (Serpost) in Peru.
  • The partnerships are set to reduce delivery times by more than 15 days, making Wish one of the fastest cross-border ecommerce platforms in both markets.
  • Wish is already in the top three most downloaded shopping apps in Costa Rica and Peru1.
  • Any forward-looking statement made by Wish in this news release speaks only as of the day on which Wish makes it.

Equifax Expands Operations in Costa Rica

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE:EFX) has expanded its international operations with a new Global Business Services (GBS) Center site in Torre Universal, San Jose which also supports the company's leading credit data and analytics business in Costa Rica and Latin America. This new site will drive ongoing innovation in technology, the Equifax Cloud™, cybersecurity and operational excellence. Existing Equifax facilities in Costa Rica are certified carbon neutral and the new site is undergoing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification, a recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership that underscores the Equifax commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040. With this expansion, Costa Rica becomes the second largest Equifax location worldwide.

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  • New Global Business Services Center Site Supports Company's Global Operations and Leading Credit Data and Analytics Business in Costa Rica and Latin America; Strengthens Global Equifax Cloud, Cybersecurity and Operational Innovation
    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax (NYSE:EFX) has expanded its international operations with a new Global Business Services (GBS) Center site in Torre Universal, San Jose which also supports the company's leading credit data and analytics business in Costa Rica and Latin America.
  • "I'm energized by our growth and expansion in Costa Rica and see our Global Business Services Centers as critical drivers of Equifax business innovation and growth in Costa Rica, Latin America, and our global operations in the years to come," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax.
  • Equifax began its operations in Costa Rica in 1995 as one of the first multinational organizations to establish a global technology center in the region.
  • Jairo Quiros, GBS Senior Vice President and Site Leader for Costa Rica, continued: "Over the last three decades, Equifax has grown our operations and investment in Costa Rica, from the creation of jobs to collaboration with higher education.

Today, over 700 companies from Costa Rica and 47 other countries inaugurated the 24th edition of BTM where they will be searching for new business deals

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

This year, the event organized by Costa Rica's external commerce promoter (PROCOMER) will be attended by around 600 Costa Rican exporters and 374 buyers from 47 countries.

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  • This year, the event organized by Costa Rica's external commerce promoter (PROCOMER) will be attended by around 600 Costa Rican exporters and 374 buyers from 47 countries.
  • "Never has a commercial event been more emotive or charming than this business expo, the largest in all of Central America.
  • "Costa Rica is a country that is open for business, and the 24th edition of BTM is proof of that.
  • BTM 2022 brings together 599 Costa Rican companies, of which 80% are SMEs and 132 have never exported.

Novica will be in attendance at BTM 2022 in search of new suppliers to enhance its portfolio

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Monday, September 26, 2022

The "Successful Disabled Artisans" Foundation is one of the national suppliers Novica will meet with.

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  • The "Successful Disabled Artisans" Foundation is one of the national suppliers Novica will meet with.
  • SAN JOS, September 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 27, 28 and 29, the 24th edition of the Buyers Trade Mission (BTM 2022) will take place.
  • A total of 376 buyers from 46 countries are expected to participate, of which 186 will be in attendance and 188 will connect virtually.
  • Novica is a socially-oriented e-commerce platform associated with other pages such as UNICEF , KIVA , World Bazaar and Pencils of Promise , among others.