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PROCOMER connects Costa Rican talent and academia with foreign investment at NAFSA 2025
The international mission combines export promotion and foreign direct investment to strengthen the development of Costa Rica's education sector. SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With a comprehensive approach to positioning Costa Rica as an international academic hub and a favorable environment for education investment, the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) is participating for the 12th consecutive year in NAFSA, the world's most prominent event in the field of international education. This year's edition, taking place from May 27 to 30 in San Diego, California, features PROCOMER's export and foreign direct investment (FDI) teams working together to promote a unified country offering that connects national talent, academic quality, and opportunities for collaboration and investment in the education sector. Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER, stated: "At PROCOMER, we've been doubling down on our efforts to diversify both exports and foreign direct investment. Investing in the education sector not only supports that diversification but also opens many doors for Costa Rican talent. NAFSA is a key touchpoint that allows us to position Costa Rica as a high-value partner for global academic institutions and as a strategic environment for the development of educational projects. Our goal is to attract investment that builds local capacity, fosters knowledge transfer, and establishes Costa Rica as a regional benchmark in higher education." In total, more than 80 business meetings are taking place as part of this mission, spanning the promotion of education services for export and the attraction of new investment, consolidating an agenda aligned with Costa Rica's internationalization goals and the strengthening of its academic ecosystem. As part of the country brand esencial COSTA RICA, a delegation of 15 Costa Rican institutions is holding meetings with universities, academic professionals, and international partners to present a robust offering of programs such as internships, student exchanges, Spanish language courses, clinical practice, service-learning, and faculty-led initiatives. From an investment perspective, PROCOMER is also seeking to position Costa Rica as a strategic destination for institutions looking to establish operations in Latin America. Meetings are scheduled with universities from the United States (Boston), the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Spain to promote strategic alliances, analyze global education trends, and present Costa Rica's value proposition as an academic hub for the region. With its participation in NAFSA 2025, Costa Rica strengthens its presence in key international education forums, advancing a strategic vision that integrates national talent with concrete opportunities for growth, cooperation, and investment. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PROCOMER Sign in to access your portfolio
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4 days ago
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PROCOMER connects Costa Rican talent and academia with foreign investment at NAFSA 2025
The international mission combines export promotion and foreign direct investment to strengthen the development of Costa Rica's education sector. SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- With a comprehensive approach to positioning Costa Rica as an international academic hub and a favorable environment for education investment, the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) is participating for the 12th consecutive year in NAFSA, the world's most prominent event in the field of international education. This year's edition, taking place from May 27 to 30 in San Diego, California, features PROCOMER's export and foreign direct investment (FDI) teams working together to promote a unified country offering that connects national talent, academic quality, and opportunities for collaboration and investment in the education sector. Laura López, General Manager of PROCOMER, stated: "At PROCOMER, we've been doubling down on our efforts to diversify both exports and foreign direct investment. Investing in the education sector not only supports that diversification but also opens many doors for Costa Rican talent. NAFSA is a key touchpoint that allows us to position Costa Rica as a high-value partner for global academic institutions and as a strategic environment for the development of educational projects. Our goal is to attract investment that builds local capacity, fosters knowledge transfer, and establishes Costa Rica as a regional benchmark in higher education." In total, more than 80 business meetings are taking place as part of this mission, spanning the promotion of education services for export and the attraction of new investment, consolidating an agenda aligned with Costa Rica's internationalization goals and the strengthening of its academic ecosystem. As part of the country brand esencial COSTA RICA, a delegation of 15 Costa Rican institutions is holding meetings with universities, academic professionals, and international partners to present a robust offering of programs such as internships, student exchanges, Spanish language courses, clinical practice, service-learning, and faculty-led initiatives. From an investment perspective, PROCOMER is also seeking to position Costa Rica as a strategic destination for institutions looking to establish operations in Latin America. Meetings are scheduled with universities from the United States (Boston), the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Spain to promote strategic alliances, analyze global education trends, and present Costa Rica's value proposition as an academic hub for the region. With its participation in NAFSA 2025, Costa Rica strengthens its presence in key international education forums, advancing a strategic vision that integrates national talent with concrete opportunities for growth, cooperation, and investment.
Cision Canada
16-05-2025
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PROCOMER's Trade Mission to Silicon Valley Strengthens Costa Rica's Presence in Key Markets
The agency deepens ties with tech companies and positions the country for high-value operations. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- With the goal of generating new investment opportunities and presenting Costa Rica's value proposition to leading technology companies, the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) carried out a trade mission to Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California, this week. The visit was part of PROCOMER's ongoing efforts to position Costa Rica as a strategic and reliable partner for global companies seeking to expand in competitive, innovative, and sustainable environments. From May 13 to 15, PROCOMER held meetings with key players in the tech industry, including potential investors and companies already operating in Costa Rica. These meetings served to strengthen business relationships, explore new avenues for expansion, and promote the country's ecosystem in areas such as corporate services, digital technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. "Costa Rica had everything it needed to become a key player in global tech decision-making. This mission was part of a clear agenda: to attract investment, strengthen relationships with leading companies, and position the country as a high-value destination for businesses seeking talent, legal certainty, and stability," said Mónica Umaña, Foreign Direct Investment Director at PROCOMER. Silicon Valley has long been recognized as a global hub for innovation and technological development, home to giants like Google, Apple, and Meta, as well as many high-growth firms. In this context, Costa Rica's services sector stood out as one of the pillars of the country's productive model. In 2024 alone, it generated $16.1 billion in exports—nearly half of the national total—and employed over 119,000 people. Information technology, along with business and financial services, led this growth and reinforced Costa Rica's appeal as a location for high-value global operations. In addition to this mission, PROCOMER also reinforced its presence in other key U.S. markets, including through its recent participation in the Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) in Florida.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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PROCOMER's Trade Mission to Silicon Valley Strengthens Costa Rica's Presence in Key Markets
The agency deepens ties with tech companies and positions the country for high-value operations. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- With the goal of generating new investment opportunities and presenting Costa Rica's value proposition to leading technology companies, the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) carried out a trade mission to Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California, this week. The visit was part of PROCOMER's ongoing efforts to position Costa Rica as a strategic and reliable partner for global companies seeking to expand in competitive, innovative, and sustainable environments. From May 13 to 15, PROCOMER held meetings with key players in the tech industry, including potential investors and companies already operating in Costa Rica. These meetings served to strengthen business relationships, explore new avenues for expansion, and promote the country's ecosystem in areas such as corporate services, digital technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. "Costa Rica had everything it needed to become a key player in global tech decision-making. This mission was part of a clear agenda: to attract investment, strengthen relationships with leading companies, and position the country as a high-value destination for businesses seeking talent, legal certainty, and stability," said Mónica Umaña, Foreign Direct Investment Director at PROCOMER. Silicon Valley has long been recognized as a global hub for innovation and technological development, home to giants like Google, Apple, and Meta, as well as many high-growth firms. In this context, Costa Rica's services sector stood out as one of the pillars of the country's productive model. In 2024 alone, it generated $16.1 billion in exports—nearly half of the national total—and employed over 119,000 people. Information technology, along with business and financial services, led this growth and reinforced Costa Rica's appeal as a location for high-value global operations. In addition to this mission, PROCOMER also reinforced its presence in other key U.S. markets, including through its recent participation in the Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) in Florida. Costa Rica's commitment to the growth of the services sector was reflected in concrete actions aimed at connecting with rapidly evolving industries, generating quality employment, and positioning the country as a relevant hub on the global investment map. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PROCOMER View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
