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Mealhada: Forum places financing and export as regional priority

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 16:46

The Chamber of Commerce of the Beiras Region (CCRB) promoted the fourth edition of the Economic Forum of the Beiras, which took place in Mealhada. The event brought together various economic agents from the region to debate strategic issues for local and regional development.

The forum focused on two main thematic axes considered priorities for the region: financing and export. These were identified as fundamental areas to boost the competitiveness and economic growth of the Beiras.

The CCRB assumes the role of promoting entity of this type of initiative, seeking to bring together companies, institutions and decision-makers to discuss challenges and opportunities for the business fabric of the region. This type of event aims to create a space for dialogue between the different economic agents.

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