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WTC MTY AND CLEBER:" Mobility Solutions for SMEs"

November 18, 2025 - In order to give SMEs the opportunity to renew their fleets and improve the mobility of their businesses, CLEBER, an automotive group with more than 20 brands in its portfolio, hosted this month's WTC Talks , providing a unique space to discover real and accessible alternatives that drive business growth. Its commitment to the business ecosystem made possible a meeting full of solutions, conversations, and networking... between cars and ideas! In this edition, we had the participation of Martín Quirós, partner at Zendera, who shared an in-depth talk about family businesses, the opportunities they represent, and how to manage them strategically to ensure their future. We are especially grateful to CLEBER for its support, hospitality, and for promoting initiatives that strengthen SMEs. To all the attendees, thank you very much for joining us. See you at the next edition of WTC Talks! Read More

WTC Monterrey UANL receives the Export Merit Award

June 19, 2025 - The World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL was awarded with the “Rodolfo González Garza” Export Merit Award as an Export Support Institution by COMCE Noreste. During the most recent edition of the “Rodolfo González Garza” Export Merit Award, the World Trade Center Monterrey UANL was distinguished as an Export Support Institution, recognizing its trajectory and commitment to strengthening the export culture in the northeast region of the country. The event, organized by the Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior (COMCE) Noreste, began with an ordinary assembly where the advances and challenges of the export sector in 2024 were shared. Key issues such as market diversification, strengthening supply chains and resilience in the face of global challenges were discussed. The awards ceremony highlighted the key role that both companies and institutions play in regional economic growth. In an ever-changing international environment, strategic accompaniment and professionalization are key elements for successful insertion into global markets. This recognition to WTC Monterrey UANL not only validates its impact as a bridge between SMEs and international trade, but also its constant work in the training of talent, specialized advice and promotion of export opportunities. The 2025 edition also awarded La Maizería, in the category of micro-exporting company, an example of success of the advice provided by WTC Monterrey UANL in the Competitive SMEs program that can be achieved with vision, technical support and openness to new markets. From WTC Monterrey UANL, we reaffirm our commitment to the productive development of Mexico and the consolidation of a stronger, global and competitive business community. Read More

San Nicolás and WTC Monterrey Unite to Boost SMEs

May 7, 2025 - To support the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the municipality, the San Nicolás government has signed a collaboration agreement with the World Trade Center Monterrey-UANL. This strategic alliance aims to provide specialized advice, training, and support to local entrepreneurs. The agreement was formalized by Dr. Daniel Carrillo Martínez, Mayor of San Nicolás; Dr. Eugenio José Reyes Guzmán, General Director of WTC Monterrey-UANL; and Lic. Juan Ramón Mastretta López, Director General of the Municipal Planning and Development Institute (INPLADEM San Nicolás). The partnership includes the use of INPLADEM facilities for business coaching sessions, while WTC Monterrey-UANL will contribute its methodologies and business development programs tailored to SMEs. This initiative seeks to enhance the competitiveness of local businesses and foster economic growth in the region. Read More

WTC Shenzhen and Monterrey Unite

April 29, 2025 - The World Trade Center Shenzhen and the World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL sign a Collaboration Agreement ✍🏻🤝 Promoting reciprocal opportunities for SMEs. Co-organizing joint events. Fostering cooperation in trade, investment, and talent exchange. The agreement is based on principles of equality and mutual benefit, strategic collaboration, and shared resource utilization, aiming for joint and sustainable development. Read More

WTC Monterrey-UANL Empowers Global Trade

March 11, 2025 - World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL participated in the WTCA LEAP training. The Global Export Program is aimed towards developing capabilities amongst WTCs in light of the fast changing current affairs in international trade. Read More

Café UANL with Japan: Boosting Business and Opport

March 3, 2025 - On February 27, the first edition of Café UANL with Japan was successfully held, connecting Mexican SMEs with business opportunities in Japan. The event featured two key panels: "Experiences of Japanese Companies in Mexico," with insights from executives at Sumitomo, DENSO, Yazaki, and the World Trade Center Monterrey-UANL, and "Scholarships and Opportunities for Mexican Companies in Japan," with contributions from leaders of ASEMEJA, AOTS Monterrey, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Participants explored topics like adapting Japanese methodologies to enhance workplace performance and accessing training scholarships in Japan. Organizations such as DENSO, Toyota Cleber, and Fundación UANL supported the event, marking a significant step in strengthening economic and cultural ties between Mexico and Japan. Read More

Mexico & Japan: Strengthening Trade Ties

February 28, 2025 - The latest Café UANL with Japan highlighted the strong economic connection between both countries and its impact on key sectors such as industry and SMEs. During the opening, Minister Tsukasa Hirota, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Mexico, emphasized the importance of the Mexico-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the development of the free trade treaty between the two nations. Gustavo Alonso Rodríguez Rodríguez, General Director of Sumitomo México, stressed that these meetings provide valuable insights, allowing entrepreneurs to deeply understand Japanese business culture and its benefits for Mexico. Eugenio José Reyes Guzmán, Director of the World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL, discussed the Japanese Keiretsu model, a network of closely collaborating companies without a single central authority. He highlighted its potential as a key reference to enhance business collaboration in Mexico. Additionally, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) was recognized for its pivotal role in strengthening academic and business relations through its Asian Studies Center. The event reaffirmed that Mexico and Japan not only share a strong history of collaboration but also a promising future. Read More

Nuevo León Boosts SMEs: 29,000 Businesses and jobs

February 28, 2025 - During a board meeting of the Nuevo León Strategic Planning Council, Eugenio José Reyes Guzmán, Director of the World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL, presented the results of the SBDC model within the Competitive SMEs Program of the Nuevo León State Ministry of Economy. From 2022 to 2024, over 2,500 SMEs have received advisory support, leading to the creation and preservation of more than 27,000 jobs. This achievement has been made possible through the collaboration of four universities. Read More

WTC Monterrey earns award for competitiveness

December 18, 2024 - The World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL has been honored with the Silver Category at the Nuevo León Competitiveness Award 2024. This marks a significant milestone as it is the organization’s first participation in this prestigious recognition. This achievement reflects the dedication of their team and the trust placed in them by their partners. It validates the quality of their work in a competitive environment and motivates them to continue strengthening SMEs, their primary mission. Read More

WTC Monterrey Recognized for Innovation at IncMTY

December 18, 2024 - The World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL has been recognized at incMTY as one of the leading Open Innovation Companies. This achievement, celebrated at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, highlights the success of the organization’s innovative and collaborative strategies. This award reflects their commitment to business innovation and the creation of value for the community. The organization expressed gratitude to their team and partners for making this milestone possible. Moving forward, WTC Monterrey - UANL will continue to empower businesses and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Read More

WTC Monterrey in the framework of SelectUSA

July 2, 2024 - Within the framework of SelectUSA, on behalf of the Mexican presidency of the association of SBDCs, the WTC presented to the Mexican Ambassador Ana Luisa Fajer the results of the metric of SBDC in Nuevo León. Furthermore, our director Eugenio Reyes Guzmán proposed the creation of an SBA agency to replicate what is happening in Nuevo León in the rest of the Mexican republic. Read More

WTC Monterrey at the AMSDE, A.C.

July 2, 2024 - WTC Monterrey together with the US Embassy presented in the Mexican Association of Economic Development Secretaries (AMSDE) the proposal for the implementation of the SBDC across the Country as it is currently being implemented in Nuevo Leon. Where the World Trade Center, together with the state's Economic Development Secretariat, has advised more than 1,732 SMEs in 2 years and almost generated and preserved close to 20,000 jobs. Read More