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Investment & Legal Framework
INDUSTRIAL CHAMBER
OF GUAYAQUIL
Henry Kronfle
President
Av. Francisco de Orellana and
Miguel H. Alcívar,
Centro Empresarial Las Cámaras,
Institutional Tower, 4th and 5th floor
Tel: +593 4 2682618
Fax: +593 4 682680
www.cig.org.ec
Activity: Chamber of Industry
Date of creation: 1936
The Chamber was created with the objective to
represent legitimate interests of its members,
industrial companies of all sizes, and support the
industrial development of the city and the country by
providing effective and timely services that respond
to the needs of its members and the industry.
The Chamber of Commerce strives to achieve the
optimal development of industrial activities in the
region, undertaking numerous projects to take
care of the environment, help companies to obtain
necessary quality certifications and promote social
development in the region.
Special Projects
In 2008, the Industrial Chamber of Guayaquil
initiated the development of three institutional
projects aimed at further promotion of its services,
as well to enhance collaboration with Universities
and small and medium-sized companies.
• As part of the Internship Program, the Chamber
signed agreements with numerous technical
universities and research centers all around the
region.
• Promotion Program Services of the IGC, has
enabled the Chamber to reach 500 nonaffiliated
companies located in the city of Guayaquil that
received information from the consultants on the
Enterprise Service Plan, designed specifically
to meet growing needs of small and medium
enterprises, providing them with representation
and association services, training, consultancy and
knowledge management services.
• System Implementation Program for Safety and
Health was designed to train technical staff of a
group of SMEs affiliated to the Provincial Chambers
“We promote the Ecuadorian exportable offer - both
internally looking to increase the supply, quality and product
diversification - and externally in international markets. The
bulkof Ecuador’sexport supply is focusedon foodproducts
such as bananas, fruits, coffee, tuna, shrimp and flowers.”
Eduardo Egas
Vicepresident CORPEI
CAMESPA
Rafael Muñoz
Presidente
Av Amazonas 3123 and Azuay,
Edificio Copladi, 2 floor
Tel.: +593 2 244-6984 / 245-3611
Fax: +593 2 244-6833
www.camespa.com
Activity: Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Quito
Date of creation: 1988
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Quito, is a body corporate, independent, apolitical,
which aims to promote and strengthen trade rela-
tions between Ecuador and Spain. Founded on Feb-
ruary 19, 1988, legally recognized by the Ministry of
Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain and Ecuador
by the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Integration, the Chamber has grown at a significant
pace. The progress achieved since its foundation in
the business relationship between the two countries
stands out, thanks to running management, services
provided and the various activities carried out.
The House linked with the Network of Spanish
Chambers of Commerce Abroad, is the appropriate
mechanism for providing timely and efficient busi-
ness opportunities both locally and internationally.
Services
1. Offices and equipment
2. Availability of Information
3. Commercial Missions
4. Inverse Missions
5. Business Meetings with authorities
6. Database
7. Corporate agreements
8. Promotional spaces
9. Courses and Training Sessions
10. Participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
11. Services associates with visa formalities
and others