Invest Pacific Celebrates 14 Years of Driving Growth in Cali and the Valle del Cauca
Invest Pacific, the Valle del Cauca Investment Promotion Agency, celebrates its 14th anniversary, marking over a decade of fostering regional development by attracting investment projects that drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance overall well-being.
As a non-profit public-private entity, Invest Pacific works alongside its Board of Directors, the Valle del Cauca Governor’s Office, the Cali Mayor’s Office, the Cali Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, academia, and other key stakeholders to promote and facilitate foreign direct investment. The agency provides investors with free, tailored support, helping them unlock the region’s business opportunities and competitive advantages.
Over the past 14 years, thanks to its strategic efforts and institutional collaboration, Invest Pacific has facilitated the establishment of 212 investment projects across 25 municipalities in the Valle del Cauca.
These projects, spanning sectors such as BPO, electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, logistics, food production, construction, and infrastructure, have attracted investments of USD $2.471 billion and created 23,239 formal jobs.
“The results achieved over the past 14 years are a source of great pride for us, but they also reinforce our commitment to continue attracting high-impact projects that contribute to the region’s economic and social development while preserving the environment and protecting our biodiversity,” stated Juan Carlos Castro, Executive Director of Invest Pacific.
Throughout its history, Invest Pacific has carried out numerous international investment promotion missions, positioning the region as a strategic destination for companies aiming to meet their decarbonization goals. The Valle del Cauca offers unique advantages, including rich biodiversity, cutting-edge research centers, and key enablers for sustainable business development. The agency continues to drive green chemistry, circular economy initiatives, renewable energy projects, and other strategic ventures that strengthen the region’s sustainability credentials.
“We remain fully committed to working hand in hand with our institutional ecosystem and the region’s business community to further accelerate investment, internationalization, and development in the Valle del Cauca. Our goal is to continue strengthening the region’s competitiveness on both a national and global scale,” concluded the Executive Director of Invest Pacific.
