Introduction and Relevance
The Secretariat of Economic Development for the State of Mexico (Sedeco), in collaboration with GS1 Mexico, is hosting the first edition of the Business Factory State of Mexico on October 30. This event aims to connect small businesses from the State of Mexico with leading retail chains across the country.
About GS1 Mexico
GS1 Mexico is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the efficiency and clarity of global supply chains through the development and implementation of standardized business identifiers, such as the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). Their collaboration with Sedeco highlights their commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico.
Event Participants and Impact
The event will feature entrepreneurs from 12 federal entities, including the State of Mexico, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Morelos, Ciudad de Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Aguascalientes. This regional scope positions the Business Factory as a platform for economic integration in central Mexico.
Confirmed retail partners include 15 major chains, with 1,581 attendees and 540 business meetings already scheduled. The event specifically targets suppliers in food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, beauty, and personal care sectors.
Sedeco’s Role
Laura González Hernández, Sedeco’s head, emphasized the importance of this initiative in supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs. She stated, “This is one of the actions we are generating in alliance with GS1 to attend to a significant sector, which is that of SMEs and entrepreneurs.”
Event Details
The Business Factory State of Mexico will take place at the State of Mexico Convention and Exhibition Center in Toluca on October 30. Sedeco’s objective is to help businesses sell more, better, and to more markets, including e-commerce, retail, and emerging commercial channels.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Business Factory State of Mexico? It’s an event organized by Sedeco and GS1 Mexico to connect small businesses with major retail chains.
- Who is GS1 Mexico? GS1 Mexico is a non-profit organization that promotes standardized business identifiers to improve global supply chain efficiency.
- Which entities are participating in the event? Entrepreneurs from the State of Mexico, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Querétaro, Hidalgo, Morelos, Ciudad de Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Aguascalientes are taking part.
- How many retailers and attendees are confirmed? Fifteen major retail chains and 1,581 attendees have confirmed their participation.
- What are the event’s primary objectives? The main goals are to help businesses sell more, better, and to more markets, including e-commerce, retail, and emerging commercial channels.
