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Economic development and trade in Santa Fe

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Economic activities in Rosario and the Santa Fe province have focused on labor recruitment and international trade expansion. In mid-August, the Asociación Empresaria de Rosario and the Government of Santa Fe organized employment fairs to meet service demands anticipated for the 2026 South American Games. By late August, the focus shifted toward international market integration with the third Santa Fe Business Forum, which facilitated over 7,000 business linkages and identified approximately $15 million in exports. By early September 2026, provincial economic data indicated a significant upward trend, with exports reaching USD 9,357 million in the first half of the year, a 29.8% increase compared to the previous year. India has become a primary destination for these goods, accounting for USD 1,717 million of the total. Building on the momentum of the Business Forum, the provincial government is now targeting the ‘meeting tourism’ sector. ~~Officials are coordinating with international buyers, universities, and business chambers to attract global congresses, fairs, and conventions to Santa Fe city.~~ This push for tourism coincides with a recent surge in local activity. During the first weekend of September, over 35,000 people attended various cultural and sporting events, ~~including the Junior Open Water World Championship and the Diego Barisone International Children's Football Tournament. This influx generated~~ generating an estimated economic impact of USD 1,670 ~~million through spending on accommodation, gastronomy,~~ million. To further support the productive sector, public and ~~entertainment.~~ private sector representatives are promoting financial tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At a meeting organized with the Cámara Argentina de Sociedades y Fondos de Garantía (CASFOG), experts discussed Mutual Guarantee Societies (SGR), which can reduce financial costs for SMEs by up to 20%. However, CASFOG president Pablo Pereyra noted that adoption remains low, with only one in ten Santa Fe SMEs currently utilizing SGR assistance. Additionally, a provincial program in collaboration with the Mercado Argentino de Valores (MAV) offers short-term financing, including a subsidy of up to 10 percentage points annually to assist with working capital.

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