Background on César Bonilla Yunes and the Consejo de Organismos Empresariales (COE)
César Bonilla Yunes, the president of the Consejo de Organismos Empresariales (COE), has reported a positive development in Puebla’s economy. The COE is a prominent organization representing various business interests in the region, making Bonilla Yunes’s statements influential and relevant.
New Businesses Arrive in Puebla’s Historic Center
During the first half of the year, 130 new businesses have established themselves in Puebla’s Centro Histórico area. These businesses include clothing stores, commercial enterprises, and restaurants. Their arrival has led to the creation of 350 direct jobs, as mentioned by Bonilla Yunes.
Investment Details and Business Expectations
These new businesses have invested between 500,000 and 1,000,000 pesos to open their doors. The entrepreneurs anticipate a return on investment throughout the year, as they are optimistic about their ventures’ success.
Positive Shift in the Business Landscape
Bonilla Yunes highlighted the positive decision of affiliated entrepreneurs to operate in the city center. Some businesses have relocated, while others have opened new sales points. He believes that the second semester presents more opportunities for increased sales, as the informal street vendors’ presence has significantly decreased over the past two years.
Reduced Competition and Improved Business Environment
The municipal authority’s commitment to preventing unfair competition has encouraged investments in the city center. Bonilla Yunes emphasized that small businesses in the Historic Center are most vulnerable to closure due to daily sales pressures, but they maintain optimistic growth expectations for the remainder of the year.
Current Economic Situation and Government Support
Fortunately, no COE-affiliated businesses are operating at a loss since the economy has improved gradually from 2024 onwards. Bonilla Yunes urged member businesses to return to the Centro Histórico, as developers are renovating unused commercial properties for the sector.
He also called for municipal government support in the form of tax incentives to create more commercial spaces for businesses looking to return to the city center.
Key Questions and Answers
- What types of businesses are moving into Puebla’s Historic Center? Clothing stores, commercial enterprises, and restaurants.
- How many direct jobs have been created by these new businesses? 350 direct jobs.
- What is the investment range for opening these new businesses? Between 500,000 and 1,000,000 pesos.
- Why is the second semester considered more opportune for increased sales? The significant reduction in informal street vendors’ presence over the past two years.
- What challenges do small businesses in Puebla’s Historic Center face? Daily sales pressures, making them vulnerable to closure.
- What support does César Bonilla Yunes advocate for? Municipal government tax incentives to create more commercial spaces.
