# Santo André economic development and business strategies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santo-andr-economic-development-and-business-strategies
> Updated: 2026-10-13T04:31:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Santo André is implementing strategies to attract and retain businesses to foster economic development and formal job creation. The Secretary of Development and Job Generation, Evandro Banzato, reported that the number of registered companies in the city has tripled over the last decade, increasing from 56,000 to 132,000 CNPJs.

The municipal approach focuses on reducing bureaucracy, increasing competitiveness, and integrating companies into the local Technology Park. Additionally, the city has launched infrastructure programs including ‘Meu Bairro Novo’, which allocates R$ 100 million for road revitalization by 2028, and ‘Novo Centro’, which aims to modernize the urban center.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Santo André details strategies to attract businesses and boost employment

Santo André has tripled its number of registered companies in 10 years through policies focused on reducing bureaucracy, fostering innovation, and investing in urban infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santo-andr-details-strategies-to-attract-businesses-and-boost-employment

### 2026-10-06: Santo André City Council begins leadership succession process

Political maneuvering has begun in Santo André to succeed Carlos Ferreira as head of the City Council, with Marcos da Farmácia, Fabio Lopes, and Edilson Santos among the leading candidates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santo-andr-city-council-begins-leadership-succession-process

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