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Chilean government and private sector SME support

Overview

In early October 2026, Sercotec organized the first National Meeting of Free Market Leaders at the Lo Valledor wholesale market to commemorate National Street Vendor Day. The event, attended by over 200 leaders, aimed to recognize career achievements and provide training. Officials noted that Chile’s 1,455 free markets generate more than 440,000 jobs, with a majority of participants being women.

By mid-October, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expanded through a partnership between Sercotec and Walmart Chile. As part of this collaboration, Walmart Chile awarded 31 entrepreneurs during its third Growth Summit to boost SME growth. Additionally, a formal agreement was signed to allow Sercotec program beneficiaries to sell products through designated stands and fairs within Lider supermarket branches, aiming to increase market access for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Entities

Sercotec · Daniel Mas · Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism · Lo Valledor · Henry Azurmendi

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Walmart Chile and Sercotec partner to support local entrepreneurs

    Walmart Chile and Sercotec have launched initiatives to support Chilean SMEs, including awarding 31 entrepreneurs ‘Golden Tickets’ and establishing sales spaces in Lider stores.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Sercotec hosts first National Meeting of Free Market Leaders

    Sercotec hosted the first National Meeting of Free Market Leaders in Chile, celebrating National Street Vendor Day and highlighting the sector's role in generating over 440,000 jobs.

Sources

chocale.cl · economia.gob.cl · mediabanco.com · noticiasriobueno.com