Introduction to the Consejo de Organismos Empresariales (COE)
The Consejo de Organismos Empresariales (COE) recently held a meeting with Puebla Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier to establish oversight committees for strategic projects aimed at bolstering the state’s economic, tourism, and social development.
Key Participants in the Meeting
Representatives from various sectors, including plastics, real estate, downtown commerce, circular economy, health tourism, hotels and motels, urbanism, and restaurants, attended the meeting led by César Bonilla Yunes, COE’s president.
Main Achievements
- Formation of Four Business Participation Committees: These committees will collaborate with state agencies to ensure the successful execution of committed projects.
- Focus on Health Tourism: Led by Roberto Cantú, the vice president of national Clusters of Health, this initiative aims to establish Puebla as a leading destination for medical and wellness tourism.
- Circular Economy Project: Under Ernesto Manrique’s leadership, this project prioritizes waste traceability, ensuring proper disposal in authorized shooting ranges and preventing illegal dumping in canyons or river tributaries.
- Casonas Comodato Proposal: Governor Armenta Mier proposed identifying historic buildings in Puebla’s downtown area for comodato (temporary transfer) to the state government. These properties would be rehabilitated for use as boutique hotels, restaurants, residences, or art galleries, fostering economic and tourism revitalization.
Committee Representatives and Their Roles
- Health Tourism Committee: Led by Roberto Cantú, this committee aims to position Puebla as a premier medical and wellness tourism destination.
- Circular Economy Committee: Under Ernesto Manrique’s guidance, this committee focuses on proper waste management to benefit the ecological recovery of the Atoyac River and the Valsequillo lagoon.
- Downtown Revitalization Committee: Represented by Francisco Tejeda, president of the Asociación Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción-Puebla (AMIC), this committee seeks to rehabilitate historic buildings for various uses, promoting economic and tourism growth in Puebla’s city center.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Consejo de Organismos Empresariales (COE)? The COE is an organization that brings together various business sectors to collaborate on projects aimed at advancing Puebla’s economic, tourism, and social development.
- Which sectors are represented in the COE? The COE includes representatives from plastics, real estate, downtown commerce, circular economy, health tourism, hotels and motels, urbanism, and restaurants.
- What are the main objectives of the newly formed committees? The committees aim to ensure successful execution of strategic projects, promote health tourism, implement circular economy practices, and revitalize Puebla’s downtown area.
The COE considers the meeting highly productive and a demonstration of commitment to working with the state government for Puebla’s direct benefit and the well-being of its residents.
