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SUMMARY:Light & Contract Manufacturing Program in Costa Rica and Honduras.
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces Light Manufacturing & Contract Manufacturing Program in Costa Rica and Honduras\nStrategic Production Partnerships Target Food\, Textiles\, Leather\, Construction Materials\, Electrical Components and Other Product Assemblies at Low Cost \nSan José\, Costa Rica — September 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n        \n      \n\nThe United States Minority Chamber of Commerce today announced a new Light Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing Program designed to connect U.S. companies with manufacturing partners in Costa Rica and Honduras\, utilizing local raw materials\, production capabilities and skilled labor to manufacture products for the U.S. market. \nThe initiative is being developed around a network of more than 20 manufacturing facilities and production partners that have expressed interest in producing goods for U.S. businesses. The program is projected by the Chamber to contribute to the creation of more than 5\,000 employment opportunities through expanded manufacturing activity and related logistics. \n \nThe program is particularly focused on companies seeking short-run or scalable production\, allowing supermarkets\, restaurant chains\, franchises\, distributors\, retailers and other commercial buyers to obtain products manufactured according to their specifications and inventory requirements. \n\nFrom Agricultural Products to Consumer Goods\nAmong the opportunities being developed are the production and processing of: \n\nNatural and organic fruit-juice concentrates\, including a proposed portfolio of 24 juice varieties\nCoffee and specialty agricultural products\nShrimp\, lobster and other seafood products\nVegetables and other non-traditional agricultural products\nSpecialty and culturally familiar “nostalgic” products for U.S. consumers\nCookies\, plantain chips and other packaged foods\nClothing\, uniforms and private-label apparel\nShoes and leather products\nHigh-design garments and specialty fashion\nElectrical and construction-related materials\nProduct assemblies and other light-manufacturing requirements\n\nThe Chamber’s objective is to establish production relationships capable of serving companies that need reliable manufacturing capacity\, customized specifications\, quality control and scalable inventory production. \n\n\n“This is a coordinated effort with manufacturing partners that already operate production facilities in different sectors\, including food\, textiles\, electrical products\, construction materials and other areas\,” said Mr. Doug Mayorga\, CEO of the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce. “Our objective is to give U.S. companies access to production capacity that can respond to their specific inventory requirements\, while creating meaningful economic opportunities in the communities where manufacturing takes place at low cost.” \n\n\nAn Integrated Manufacturing-to-Market Model\nThe Chamber’s program is intended to go beyond simply identifying a factory. \nParticipating production arrangements may incorporate manufacturing\, packaging\, quality-control procedures\, transportation and delivery to the client’s designated location\, together with the applicable permits and regulatory requirements for the products being manufactured. \nThe program is being positioned for supermarkets\, franchises\, restaurant groups\, distribution companies\, retailers\, department stores and corporate purchasing divisions\, as well as other organizations seeking contract or private-label manufacturing. \nThe Chamber is also exploring opportunities involving U.S. institutional and government-related procurement channels\, subject to the applicable federal contracting\, regulatory and qualification requirements. \n\n\nEconomic Development Through Manufacturing\nAccording to Mayorga\, the initiative also carries a broader economic-development objective. \n\n“We are determined to create productive opportunities for families facing economic hardship\, including families affected by deportation\, by connecting them with legitimate employment and manufacturing opportunities that provide a pathway toward greater economic stability\,” Mr. Mayorga stated. \n\nThe Chamber views manufacturing and international trade as mechanisms for strengthening local economies while creating commercial relationships between businesses in the United States and production communities in Central America. \nThe program is therefore designed around a dual objective: meeting real U.S. market demand while expanding productive employment opportunities in Costa Rica and Honduras. \n\n\nBuilding Long-Term Manufacturing Contracts\nAfter 27 years of operations\, the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce continues to focus on building commercial bridges between the United States and Latin America. \nThe Chamber is seeking to develop solid\, long-term manufacturing and supply agreements rather than isolated transactions. Its strategy is to connect U.S. buyers with qualified production partners capable of delivering consistent quality\, competitive manufacturing and dependable supply. \n\n“The opportunity is not simply to manufacture a product\,” Mr. Mayorga added. “It is to create a sustainable supply chain in which the U.S. buyer has access to dependable production\, the manufacturer receives long-term commercial opportunities\, and families in the region gain access to productive employment.” \n\nThe Chamber invites U.S. supermarkets\, distributors\, restaurant chains\, franchises\, retailers\, manufacturers and purchasing organizations interested in contract manufacturing or private-label production to explore the program and identify suitable production opportunities in Costa Rica and Honduras. \n\n\nAbout the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce\nFor 27 years\, the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce has worked to build commercial and investment connections between the United States and Latin America\, supporting international trade\, business development\, investment and market access. \nThe Chamber’s manufacturing initiative represents another component of its broader effort to build business bridges between the United States and the Americas through trade\, investment and productive employment. \n\n\nFor More Information\nRosse Garcia\n      Public Affairs\n      The United States Minority Chamber of Commerce\n      Email: director@minoritychamber.net\n      Phone: 786.406.2190\n      Website: www.minoritychamber.net
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SUMMARY:El Salvador Airport Passenger Terminal Expansion - Commercial Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE \nU.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces Major Commercial Opportunity in El Salvador for Qualified U.S. Minority-Owned Firms\nWashington\, D.C. — September 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n        \n      \n\nThe United States Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) is announcing a significant international commercial opportunity in El Salvador for qualified U.S. companies\, including minority-owned firms\, as part of its continuing efforts to connect its members and strategic partners with international procurement\, infrastructure\, and business opportunities. \nThe opportunity involves the expansion and modernization of passenger-terminal facilities at El Salvador International Airport San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez\, one of the country’s principal transportation and logistics infrastructure assets. \n \nThe opportunity was shared through the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Commercial and Business Affairs\, which works to connect U.S. businesses with commercial opportunities overseas. \nAccording to the opportunity information\, the project is a foreign government procurement opportunity in the infrastructure\, transportation\, and logistics sectors. The lead Salvadoran institution is the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA). \n\nOpportunity Overview\n\n\nProject\nMonseñor Romero International Airport Passenger Terminal Expansion\n\n\nLocation\nEl Salvador\n\n\nOpportunity type\nForeign Government Procurement\n\n\nSector\nInfrastructure\, Transportation and Logistics\n\n\nLead agency\nComisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA)\n\n\n\nInterested companies should request the applicable official documentation directly from Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma — CEPA. \nEmail: adquisiciones.pmaies@cepa.gob.sv \nCompanies should refer to the official CEPA procurement announcement and follow the instructions established by the Salvadoran authority. \nFor questions regarding the opportunity from the U.S. business perspective\, the information provided by the U.S. Department of State identifies Madeleine Wells at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador as a contact for inquiries. \nThe Chamber\, with its Washington\, D.C. headquarters and international presence throughout the Americas\, continues to identify and communicate opportunities that can help U.S. companies expand into international markets. \n\n“Our responsibility is to open doors\, provide information\, and help our members understand how they can participate in legitimate international commercial opportunities\,” Mayorga stated. \n“We particularly want minority-owned companies with strong technical and professional capabilities to recognize that opportunities exist beyond the traditional U.S. market.” \n\n\nTechnical and Bilingual Assistance\nTechnical and bilingual assistance regarding this opportunity is available through the Chamber at no cost to qualified members and interested firms. \nDoug Mayorga\n      Email: president@minoritychamber.net\n      Phone: 202.250.0260\n      Website: www.minoritychamber.net \n\nRequest the current official procurement documents from CEPA before acting on this opportunity. This release does not provide a tender number\, bid deadline\, or scheduled meeting date.
URL:https://minoritychamber.net/event/el-salvador-airport-passenger-terminal-expansion-commercial-opportunity/
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