economy
diciembre 29, 2025
Regionalización y nuevas empresas: el balance de la Cámara de Comercio en 2025
A punto de finalizar el 2025, las cifras y datos de la Cámara de Comercio de Cartagena demuestran que este fue un buen año para fortalecer el tejido empresarial, no solo en la capital de Bolívar sino en los 18 municipios en los que está presente la entidad.

TL;DR
- The Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena (CCC) had a successful 2025, consolidating its regionalization strategy and expanding services to 18 municipalities in Bolívar.
- 9,950 entrepreneurs were served through various initiatives and service centers, a 134% increase from 2024.
- In 2025, 9,100 new companies were created in Cartagena, exceeding the year's goal, with tourism, commerce, and technology being the fastest-growing sectors.
- Key programs include 'Ruta Creciendo Juntos' for microenterprises, 'Centros de Reindustrialización Zasca' for training and machinery, and digital transformation initiatives.
- For 2026, priorities include opening two new service centers, supporting strategic projects like the Dique Canal and the Bazurto market relocation, and promoting business internationalization.
- A significant portion of surveyed businesses in Cartagena (50% of 10,000 units) operate informally, lacking registry and access to financing.