REASONS TO INVEST IN BARRANQUILLA

1. Strategic Location. Strategically located on the Caribbean, just two and a half hours away from the United states and  one hour away from Panama.

2. Port Infrastructure. More than 25 maritime, fluvial and air ports with facilities for the transportation of all types of cargo through several highways connecting the rest of the country and the world. Added to the above, a potential for construction of private docking facilities in areas near the Port

3. Public Utilities. Availability and reliability in the provision of public utilities at highly competitive costs, provided by private companies.

4. Human Resources. More than 20 institutions for technical, professional and specialized qualifications provide a qualified human resource.

5. Tax Incentives. Tax and non – fiscal incentives for the installation of new business, with exemptions for up to ten years on Industry and Commerce Tax  .

6. Spaces for Business. Ample availability of office space, shopping malls, and more than 500 hectares of Industrial Parks, including 3 Free Zones providing all necessary technological facilities and at excellent costs.

7. Quality of Living. Quality in the provision of health services, a wide education availability, bilingual schools, social clubs with all kinds of sports such as golf and nautical sports, amongst others.

8. A New Age in Public Management. Continuous development in infrastructure works, and more than 400 hectares of urban renewal, all of which allow for a drive and improvement in competitiveness of the city, with support from City Hall and the Office of the Governor of Atlántico.

9. Corporate Commitment. A Commitment assumed by more than 70 companies from the private sector in the city, who do support ProBarranquilla investment = promotion agency, which, at no charge and in a confidential manner, provides support to potential investors.

10. Colombia on the March. Colombia is currently undergoing a decisive process of internationalization of the economy, as can be evidenced by the 11 Free Trade Treaties and commercial agreements with 60 different countries, all of which, so far can be measured by a 323% increase in direct foreign investment between the years 2002 and 2007.