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Newsletter #1 - 2020 Newsletter #1 - 2020 1. Introduction by Sonia Meijer, President of the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce 2. Objectives of the Chamber 3. Opportunities for foreign investors Embassy of El Salvador in the Kingdom of The Netherlands 4. Companies Looking for Partners 5. Coffee contest “El Salvador Cup of Excellence” 6. Salvadoran Coffee Ready to Sell 7. Exported Products & Economic Sectors 8. Trustworthy Company of Lawyers in El Salvador 9. ASI – Salvadoran Association of Industrialists 10. Honorary Members 11. Reference Letter of Experience with the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce 12. Leiden Volunteers at the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce El Salvador – Kingdom of the Netherlands 1. Introduction: Bilateral Chamber El Salvador-Netherlands 2020 As President of the Bilateral Chamber of El Salvador and The Netherlands, I want to wish everyone a happy and joyful 2020. We start this new year with renewed motivation in promoting business between El Salvador and The Netherlands. The Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce works closely together with the Latin American Trade Agency ([email protected] ). The Chamber and the Latin American Trade Agency could well use the Dutch expertise in agriculture (Wageningen University), water management (University of Delft), seaport innovation (Port of Rotterdam) and organizations to help develop products and help farmers organize cooperatives. Europe and the Netherlands have a lot of regulations and products rules, that differ per type of product. Therefore, the Bilateral Chamber has to investigate per company and per type of product which regulations are valid, which certifications a product need and what has to be mentioned on the packages of the product in the language of the country where it is to be sold. 2. Objectives: The Salvadoran Chamber of commerce has many contacts, we can find specific products and the right Importer for your company. What we can do for you 1. Inform you about the regulations and rules that are valid for your specific product group; 2. Inform and assist you to get the needed certificates; 3. Inform and assist you to find the right company that gives your products the right packages; 4. Find importers that are interested in your products and support you in the contact; 5. Organize events to bring exporters from El Salvador in contact with importers from The Netherlands; 6. Support you in producing the needed promotion material; 7. Support your promotion activities as well; 8. We can be your representative in the Netherlands / Europe and be the agent for the companies that have ambition to do trade with the EU and have products the Netherlands or the Union needs 9. To promote business interests of the private and governmental sector of El Salvador in Holland 10. To organise forums and seminars for Salvadoran companies, having the confidence that this is an effective opportunity for them to expand their businesses in Holland. 11. To grow technical staff and senior experts by sectors of the Bilateral Chamber. More Dutch and Salvadoran entrepreneurs as honorary members. The Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization founded in the Hague in 2017 and launched on May 15, 2018. During this time, we have worked to promote local and international commercial flows. Our main objective is to promote business between El Salvador and Holland for small, medium and big companies. Currently, the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce works with volunteers of Leiden University, Senior Experts from PUM and CBI, as well as with reputable Dutch business entrepreneurs. Sonia Meijer 3. Opportunities for foreign investors Embassy of El Salvador in the Kingdom of The Netherlands • 3. Companies Looking For Partners Arte Maya Pipil is a 100% Salvadoran company which objective is to promote the Salvadoran culture through the beautiful crafts that expert hands make in different craft centers in the country. Their artisans, organized from simple family workshops to formal businesses, maintain important production centers for the economy of the people, developing products that, in the opinion of the experts, it constitutes true work of traditional and contemporary art. About Arte Maya Pipil HANDCRAFT IMPORTER: The Chamber also has contacted a Dutch Licensed Handcraft Importer who finds the ceramics interesting. Cafecito Central Are you looking for Salvadoran Coffee in the Netherlands? There is no need to look too far: meet Cafecito Central! Cafecito Central is a Salvadoran coffee distributor that operates from Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Cafecito Central stands for great quality coffee, produced in a transparent and environmental friendly way. The exclusive coffee they import to the Netherlands from their partner farmers received an overall grade of 84 points. About Cafecito Central The Cooperative of Agricultural Production Los Pinos offer exportable gold coffee, with FAIR TRADE certification and generic coffee. Supplies the local market for 10% of its production, and international Projects: for 90% of production. The main Renovation and expansion of destination is Europe (Belgium, tourism: Germany, France) in addition to the Currently expanding the United States and Canada. accommodation facilities where is Their coffee guarantees the located the “Vistalago family necessary conditions in quality restaurant” with three cabins. standards, good product handling Expanding the vegetable from its collection to its cup. garden: Currently expanding the supply of Cultivation areas: vegetables with a good variety among peppers cooking tomatoes, The cooperative association is peppers, carrots and lettuce divided into three lots, Los pinos, rabbis. Lago Vista and Atalaya, which have the following extensions: Tilapia (Fish) Breeding project: In addition to the excellent quality At the end of 2014 we developed standards of the coffee, they have the project of breeding Tilapia fish, a differentiating element generated with which we are already by the micro-climate which gives it supplying part of the market and a taste of quality. our restaurant with good fish. About ACOPALP 4. SIGN UP Contest El-Salvador Cup of Excellence 5. EL Salvador is Ready to Sell Coffee with this Description: 1 - Description of the quality: "Multidimensional, complete coffee from beginning to end, intense acidity, round body, substantial, juicy, intense fruit flavor, creamy, fruit types: cherry, plum, peach, caramel, honey and cocoa chocolate." (First place cupping profile from Cup of excellence 2006) - Size of the plantation: 160 hectares - Production volume per year: 3,000 quintales - Coffee types: Red, orange and yellow bourbon, SL28, Pacamara, red and yellow Icatu, red and yellow caturra, maracaturra, gueisha (2021) and Tabi. - Approvals / awards: Cup of Excellence 2006 and 2009. 2 – Description of the quality Two kinds of process: • Washed process and Natural Process. The washed process tastes chocolate, caramel, long aftertaste, clean, acidy medium. The natural process tastes coffee floral, citric, sweet pineapple, passion fruit, long body, clean. - Size of the plantation: 280 hectares - Production volume per year: 812.50 bags of 46 kg - Coffee types: Bourbon, pacas. - Approvals / awards For more information contact the Chamber: [email protected] Mobile: 0613798906 6. Products & economic sectors from El Salvador CONAMYPE is a National Commission for Micro and Small Enterprises (CONAMYPE) in El Salvador, who is in contact with more than 184 that are potential exporters and are looking for importers with Europe in the following areas: • Food and beverages • Manufactures • Handcraft • Textile • Technology Interested importers can contact the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce, to ask for more information related to CONAMYPE and the companies within the commission. https://marketplace.conamype.gob. sv/ The President of the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce Sonia Meijer with President of CONAMYPE Mr. Paul Steiner signing the letter of understanding. The signing took place at the Embassy of El Salvador prior admitting with the Ambassador of El Salvador to the Kingdom of The Netherlands. 8. If you need a Trustworthy Company of Lawyers in El Salvador Check link: Valdes, Suarez & Velasco (VSV) Legal Associates Valdes, Suarez & Velasco (VSV) Legal Associates a reputable, high quality and trustworthy Salvadoran Law Firm: Valdes, Suarez & Velasco (VSV) Legal Associates is a full service law firm located in San Salvador, its strength lying in their quality of lawyers who are well equipped to handle complicated cases and provide credible legal solutions. Their associate lawyers have an exhaustive knowledge of law, and considerable expertise in foreign investment, public procurement, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and consumer protection law, intellectual property, banking and financial law, labour law and real estate law. The legal services provided by their firm are widely acknowledged for timely execution and reliability. It is the only firm in EL Salvador which is a member of TAGLaw, a worldwide alliance of high quality, independent law firms. More about VSV ASI – Salvadoran Industry Association The Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce is attending the Solar Energy Panel with Dutch Companies in El Salvador In the picture, Dr. Solano, the President of ASI Dr. Eduardo Cader, Executive director. Jorge Arriaza and Sra Meijer President and Founder of the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands. ASI’s mission is to promote the economic and social development of El Salvador through the strengthening
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