Impulse Regional Development in Rioverde and Ciudad Valles with Industrial Zones
The Secretary of Economic Development (Sedeco) in San Luis Potosí, led by Jesús Salvador González Martínez, recently met with federal economy officials to present advancements and benefits of the state in the framework of the federal Polos de Desarrollo para el Bienestar (Podecobi) program.
Key Projects in Rioverde and Ciudad Valles
- Rioverde: A new industrial zone with over 30 hectares, basic infrastructure, rail connectivity, and agroindustrial focus.
- Ciudad Valles: Rehabilitation of a 50-hectare industrial zone currently operating at 20% capacity to revive its productive vocation and create jobs in the Huasteca region.
Both projects meet federal criteria: legal certainty of lands, access to services, linkage with educational institutions, regional impact, and environmental sustainability.
Job Creation and Fiscal Incentives
These development poles are estimated to generate over 800 direct jobs each, bolstering local and regional economic growth. They are also candidates for federal tax incentives, including immediate 100% deduction on new fixed assets and an additional 25% deduction for training, certifications, and technological innovation expenses.
Relevance of San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí has emerged as a highly competitive option for both domestic and foreign companies looking to relocate, thanks to these development poles and attractive fiscal incentives.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the development projects presented? The San Luis Potosí government showcased industrial zone projects in Rioverde and Ciudad Valles, aiming to attract investments and boost regional development.
- What are the key features of these projects? Both projects offer legal land certainty, access to services, educational institution linkages, regional impact, and environmental sustainability. Rioverde has a new 30-hectare industrial zone with rail connectivity and agroindustrial focus, while Ciudad Valles aims to rehabilitate a 50-hectare zone currently operating at 20% capacity.
- How many jobs are expected to be created? Each development pole is estimated to generate over 800 direct jobs, contributing to local and regional economic growth.
- What fiscal incentives are available for these projects? Companies can benefit from immediate 100% deduction on new fixed assets and an additional 25% deduction for training, certifications, and technological innovation expenses.
- Why is San Luis Potosí an attractive location for businesses? The state’s development poles, coupled with attractive fiscal incentives, make San Luis Potosí a highly competitive option for both domestic and foreign companies considering relocation.
