ENSENADA EDC NEWS DECEMBER 2023

EDC NEWS

WHERE DID WE PROMOTE ENSENADA THIS MONTH? DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

THE BEST OF ENSENADA EDC THIS 2023

OUR DIPLOMATIC AGENDA IN MEXICO CITY

EDC NEWS

Board of Directors

Lic. Mario III Nicolás Ruanova Morineau President Lic. Marco Isaac Navarro Steck Vice president Lic. Gustavo Javier Morachis Vargas Secretary Lic. Jesús Margarita Elizabeth Ruíz Sandez Treasurer

Editorial letter Dear readers: We are closing this year with many activities we are delighted to share with you, such as events we attended, companies we visited and business links we made.

The mission of our organization is to promote Ensenada around the world and work together with all the economic sectors of our city and region.

Promotion is a team work where all sectors, academia and government, are directly involved. It is our desire to continue strengthening this collaboration for the promotion and economic development of Ensenada.

EDC Operational Team

Lic. Kennya Vargas Executive Director kennya@ensenadaedc.org

We wish that the coming year will be full of prosperity and success for all. May we continue to share our vision of Ensenada as a great city to live and do business.

INFORMATION GAZETTE DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

Thank you very much for reading us and we look forward to seeing you in our next activities and events, thank you for all your support in this 2023!

Address: Carretera Ensenada Tijuana, 3917, Pedregal Playitas, 22860, Ensenada, Baja California I 646 161 9531

www.ensenadaedc.org

Sincerely,

Kennya Vargas Maldonado Executive Director

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ADDITIONALLY COMPANY VISITS BUSINESS AGENDA WITH JETRO ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING BUSINESS AGENDA: NETHERLANDS AND GERMANY

MEETING OUR

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FENDER

DELEGATION VISITS After the tour in Mexico City 2023, we had the opportunity to receive, alongside the Ministry of Economy, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), who showed great interest in various economic sectors of Ensenada, such as fishing and aquaculture, as well as the wine industry.

They were welcomed at Bodegas de Santo Tomás, where they had a tour at the museum and a wine tasting, then they enjoyed some petit fours while Kennya Vargas, Director of COPREEN, presented interesting facts about Ensenada and its commercial relationship with Japan. .

8 COMPANIES VISITED: Infineon ABC Marine Products Baja ShellFish Farms Athena of the Sea SMK Electronics Corporation Maglene Crown of the Valley Santo Tomas Wineries

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INTERNATIONAL FAIRS MEDICAL - GERMANY

Medica Dusseldorf is one

On November 14-16 of this year, we

of

the

medicine

fields

of

largest

B2B

attended together with the ProBaja Trade

fairs

the

& Investment team, and in addition to

in

world. It presents a wide

attending

range of products and

exhibitors from different companies, we

innovative services in the

also had a Booth, with information of the

medical

imaging,

laboratory

the

B2B

meetings

with

industry capabilities of Baja California.

technology, diagnostics, health informatics,

The main sector we promoted of our

mobile

state are: Biotechnology, orthopedics,

health,

as

well

as

physiotherapy/orthopedic technology and

medical

medical supplies.

electronics.

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devices,

furniture,

and

ROAD SHOW FENDER IN MEXICO CITY

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico.

Embassies: 13 Commercial offices: 9 Companies: 4 Ensenada delegation: Mario III Nicolás Ruanova Morineau President Ensenada EDC Kennya Vargas Maldonado - Ensenada EDC Director Mario Peregrina - Ensenada EDC Board Member Keiko Nishikawa - Ensenada EDC Board Member Héctor Contreras - CODEEN President Rodolfo Andrade - Undersecretary of Economy 6

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Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Mexico.

This Commercial Agenda took place from October 16th to 19th, with the objective of promoting the region of Ensenada and Baja California, finding new business opportunities in supplying, attracting investments, retention and expansion of companies and more.

This tour was a success to strengthen , relationships, and follow-ups the projects we have with different embassies and companies. Among the main topics of interest were maritime, food and beverage, logistics, aquaculture, wine and our port.

BUSINESS AGENDA: FENDER NETHERLANDS AND GERMANY

Eindhoven, municipality of the Netherlands.

Meeting with Biosaxony, Saxony Germany.

After MEDICA, a business agenda was held in

agendas that will be held together next

the Netherlands, first visiting Eindhoven, a

year.

municipality in the Netherlands, alongside the

economic sectors of Saxony and the

ProBaja Trade&investment team. On this

capabilities of the BioTech ecosystem in

agenda we met with a semiconductor hub, one of the key sectors of the industry in Baja California.

Kennya

Vargas

Maldonado,

director, attended representing Ensenada EDC. A meeting was also held with the association Biosaxony (biotechnology cluster of the Saxony region) and the Government of the State of Baja California with the objective of following up on the 6

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During

the

meeting,

the

key

Baja were presented with the aim of promoting the sector and generating bridges in this area. The meeting was attended by Ana Paula Corona, Director of

Promotion,

Undersecretary Government

of

Rodolfo of

Economy

the

State

Andrade, of

the

of

Baja

California and Kennya Vargas, Director of Ensenada EDC.

FENDER COMPANY VISITS

7 RETENTION VISITS Michin Seafoods Baja Marine Foods JD Group Logistics Baja Kavala Cardera Brewery EVCR Viníphera These visits are carried out month after month in collaboration with the Secretary of Economy and Innovation of the State. Their objective is to learn more about the products, productive capacities, new projects and needs of Ensenada's companies, attending to the different sectors of the region, with the purpose of promoting Ensenada's companies. These meetings were attended by Enrique Diaz, SEI Coordinator, and Ushuaia Zepeda, Ensenada EDC Promoter.

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EVENTS IRELAND FORUM As a result of our visit to the Irish embassy in Mexico, we received an invitation to participate in the forum: LATAM Market Opportunities & Supply Chain Forum, organized by Enterprise Ireland, in which our Board Member Mario Peregrina participated. Likewise, the Undersecretary of Economy and Innovation, Rodolfo Andrade shared a presentation on business opportunities in Baja California. Both interventions were of great success for the promotion of our State.

ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY: COPREN On Tuesday, November 28, our Ordinary General Assembly was held, in which the President of Ensenada EDC, Mario III Nicolás Ruanova Morineau, presented a report on the activities carried out during 2023 and the work plan for 2024, and thanked the operational team,

members

and

associates

of

the

organization for all the support provided during the year for the realization of these activities. In addition, 6 new companies were welcomed into our membership.

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MEETING OUR PARTNERS

NEXT LIGHTING CORP A company originally from Ensenada, Baja California, 100% Mexican, formed by engineers specialized in industrial, commercial and horticultural lighting with the purpose of generating a unique and incomparable product, being enterprising and adapting to the needs of the lighting projects of its customers.

Products: STAR HIGH BAY LINEAL HIGH BAY H HIGH BAY HEPTAGON MAH HIGH BAY MAGNUM BAY FARO M S BOX ABOVE NORTH LIGHT CANOPY G Contact: (646) 947-15-95 Mail: nextlighting@protonmail.com Website: http://www.nextledlight.com/

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NEW SECTION

FROM ENSENADA TO THE WORLD ENSENADA: THE CAPITAL OF MEXICAN WINE Ensenada is not only known for its breathtaking seascapes and rich history, but has also gained renown as Mexico's international wine capital. This jewel of Baja California has emerged as a wine epicenter, captivating wine lovers from around the world with its boutique wineries, ideal climate and exceptional grape varieties.

The combination of rich soils, Pacific Ocean influence and thermal amplitude creates ideal conditions for growing high quality grapes. Varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo thrive in this environment, providing a diverse palette of wines that satisfy the most demanding palates.

Bodegas de Santo Tomás, Valle de Santo Tomás

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In addition to exporting to 25 countries around the world, Ensenada wine has won numerous international awards and medals thanks to the effort and work of those who are part of this sector.

Ensenada, the international capital of Mexican wine, offers its visitors a unique wine experience. From the Wine Route to the festivals and the exquisite pairing cuisine, the region has managed to fuse tradition, innovation and passion in every bottle. For wine lovers, exploring the wineries of Ensenada is to immerse themselves in a world of aromas, flavors and landscapes that reflect Mexico's wine richness.

Ensenada will host the World Vine and Wine Congress 2022: AAR – XXIV Ensenada City Council. (n.d.). https://www.ensenada.gob.mx/?p=13683

HIGHLIGHTS COPREEN 2023 18 INTERNATIONAL AGENDAS

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RETENTION VISITS

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