Acim showcases innovation hub and announces retail-focused hackathon

The Commercial and Innovation Association of Marília (Acim) is hosting a delegation from the Commercial and Industrial Association of Cascavel, Paraná, to showcase its innovation hub, Connect – Ambiente de Inovação. The visit allowed Cascavel's business leaders to observe the facilities and the performance of the innovation environment, which has gained national recognition for its ability to attract investment.

Additionally, Acim is organizing the seventh edition of its hackathon, titled ‘7.0 Connect’, scheduled for November. This upcoming event will focus on the theme ‘Retail and Solutions of the Future’, aiming to develop technological and creative solutions for real-world retail challenges. The event features institutional partnerships with the Federation of Commercial Associations of the State of São Paulo (Facesp) and the Confederation of Commercial Associations of Brazil (CACB), providing the initiative with national reach.