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Economic Development Agencies
The following Agencies are available to assist you with your
investment:
The Marubeni-Aqualectra Economic Development
Partnership
Private Economic Development Partnership
This web site is sponsored by the Marubeni-Aqualectra economic development
partnership.
The Marubeni-Aqualectra Economic Development Partnership is a community
development initiative of Marubeni's Curaçao Utilities Operating
Company, "CUOC," and Aqualectra. As part of these two
utilities companies' corporate policy, an economic development program
has been undertaken which is deemed to be in the interest of their
stakeholders for three reasons:
It grows
the industrial base increasing the demand for their services
It benefits
the communities in which they operate
It is part
of being a corporate good citizen
Marubeni's and Aqualectra's Economic Development Team is available
to assist you with your investment activities in Curacao . We offer
a private company perspective as well as that of a foreign investor.
We look forward to supporting and facilitating your investment-related
activities in Curacao by providing advice, making introductions
to key government and business leaders, providing guidance with
respect to local business practices, and providing private professional
support through our economic development contractors.
Please contact us at the following locations:
At Aqualectra:
www.aqualectra.com
Email: info@investcuracao.com
At Marubeni:
www.marubeni.com
Email: info@investcuracao.com
Curacao Trade & Investment - Geo
Strategy Partners
For trade and investment inquiries and support in the U.S., contact
Marubeni & Aqualectra's Trade and Investment Consultant:
Geo Strategy
Partners
Mark Towery
Managing Director
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30350
T: 770-650-8495
C: 404-372-3686
F: 678-441-9417
mt@geostrategypartners.com
www.geostrategypartners.com
For local intelligence In Curaçao,
contact Marubeni's Public Relations firm:
Stradius Public Relations
www.stradius.com
The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce
www.Curaçao-chamber.an
The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the voice of
private enterprise in Curaçao. The Chamber represents the general
interests of the business community, keeps a complete roster of Curaçao
businesses, and provides services to local and international companies
and individuals with an interest in doing business in, from or through
Curaçao.
The curacao Tourist Board
www.curacao-tourism.com
The Curaçao Tourist Board promotes the Curaçao tourism
brand around the world and provides support services to tourists
and investors in the tourism sector.
The Curaçao Ports Authority &
Curaçao Port Services Inc.
www.curports.com
CPA: The harbor authority in Curaçao
is the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) N.V.
Since 1982, the CPA, a limited liability company whose main shareholder
is the island government of Curaçao, has managed Curaçao's
ports. CPA is a landlord port authority, owning infrastructure and
most of the superstructure of the ports. The facilities are leased
out to private operators
CPS: The Curaçao Port
Services Inc. (CPS) N.V. manages the Willemstad Container Terminal
and other cargo
facilities in Port of Willemstad based on a concession agreement
with CPA, since 1983. The Port of Willemstad's strategic geographical
location with respect to the United States, South America and Europe
is one of the major factors that has contributed in making Curaçao
such an important regional transshipment hub for container shipping
CHATA
www.chata.org
Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association, "CHATA"is
a private sector organization that advances the hospitality and
tourism sector by enhancing its business environment for the benefit
of its members and the economic growth of Curaçao. CHATA's
purpose is to:
Provide a
tourism forum for its members
Promote cooperation
among its members
Assist in
promoting business for its members
Foster goodwill
towards the tourism industry
Curinde
www.curinde.com
Curinde N.V. is an abbreviation of Curaçao Industrial &
International Trade Development Co. N.V. Curinde is the managing
company of the Harbor Free Zone, the Airport Economic Zone and the
Industrial Parks. Curinde provides professional support to parties
interested in establishing a presence in one of these parks.
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