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CEmpA Celebrates 10 Years with a Dinner and Conference Dedicated to the Digital Future of Azorean Businesses

28.08.2025
On August 22, 2025, the CEmpA Azorean Business Center celebrated its 10th anniversary with a dinner and conference. The event brought together approximately 60 attendees, including entrepreneurs, government and institutional representatives, and strategic partners. The keynote speaker was Dr. Filipe Carrera, an internationally experienced speaker and consultant. He presented a conference titled, "From the Atlantic to the World: The Digital Revolution for SMEs." Carrera has participated in events in over 50 countries and on four continents. He was recognized by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) as the Most Outstanding Trainer in Europe and Most Outstanding Trainer in the World. He holds a degree in Economics from ISEG and an MBA, along with several postgraduate degrees in areas such as e-Business, e-Learning Management, and Marketing Management, all from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He also has training in Digital Transformation from MIT and is the author of several books on Digital Marketing, Networking, and Communication. During the event's opening, CEmpA's CEO, Júlia Sousa Pedro Medeiros, highlighted the Business Center's journey over the past decade. She emphasized its role in promoting entrepreneurship in ...
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CEmpA receives PRR support for promoting a themed event in the area of digital transformation

15.07.2025
CEmpA – Azores Business Center has had its application approved, under Notice No. 04/C16-i05-RAA/2024 – AAB: Accelerate Azores Brand, which is part of component C16 – Companies 4.0 of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), for the promotion of a themed event in the area of digital transformation. With a total investment of €9,629.70, the approved project will benefit from 70% non-repayable financial support, allowing CEmpA to implement a set of strategic initiatives aimed at promoting networking, knowledge exchange, and the digital empowerment of the region’s businesses. The main objective of the application is to bring Azorean companies closer to technological solutions, tools, and innovative methodologies that facilitate the acceleration of their business processes and strengthen their competitive advantage. At the same time, the project seeks to encourage the adoption of good management practices and efficient processes, contributing to increased productivity and the quality of products and services offered in the archipelago. For CEmpA, this support represents a decisive step in consolidating its mission as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. According to CEmpA’s CEO, “this project is an opportunity for Azorean ...
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CEmpA Recognized as a Five Stars Regions Brand – Azores, for the Third Consecutive Year

05.05.2025
Centro Empresarial dos Açores (CEmpA) has renewed, for the third consecutive year, its distinction with the prestigious Five Stars Regions Award – Azores, in the Business Centers category. This recognition, part of the 8th edition of the award, highlights the excellence and high level of satisfaction that CEmpA offers its clients and partners, reinforcing its role as a driver of entrepreneurship and business development in the region. The Five Stars Regions Award is the result of a rigorous evaluation process that measures consumer satisfaction based on five main criteria: overall satisfaction, value for money, willingness to recommend, brand trust, and innovation. In the 2025 edition, CEmpA once again stood out, proving the quality of its services and the positive impact it generates within the Azorean business community. For Júlia Sousa Pedro Medeiros, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEmpA, this third consecutive win is a source of great pride and reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire team. “Receiving this award for the third year in a row is an honor and a great responsibility. It proves that we are ...
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CEmpA Receives RRP Support for Digital Transformation

21.02.2025
The Azores Business Center (CEmpA) has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey, with an innovative project that aims to boost competitiveness and optimize the customer experience. With a total investment of €21,550.56, the project has received 70% support through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Aligned with Notice No. 03/C16-i05-RAA/2024, the CEmpA project aims to implement cutting-edge technological solutions that will not only improve internal processes, but also increase CEmpA's visibility and solidify its role as a benchmark in supporting entrepreneurship in the region. In an era where digitalization has become imperative, CEmpA recognizes the importance of staying at the forefront of innovation. This strategic investment will allow the Azores Business Center not only to face market challenges with confidence, but also to guarantee its long-term sustainability, offering services adapted to the highest standards of excellence. With the support of the RRP, CEmpA aims to achieve goals that will translate into tangible results, particularly in the following areas: Increased competitiveness: through the implementation of digital technologies; Improved productivity: through the application of automation processes and other digital solutions; Enhanced ...
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