The National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE) approved 12 new companies and the expansion of two existing companies. US$28 million will be injected in the economy to create more than 1,600 jobs. The new enterprises are scattered all over the country, from Mao to Barahona, Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo. They will produce footware, medical devices, apparel and operate call centers.
Industry and Commerce Minister Victor (Ito) Bisonó noted that 59 new companies have installed themselves here since the start of the Abinader administration in August 2020. This has meant an investment of over US$100 million and the creating of over 8,000 jobs.
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N Digital
13 June 2021