“We had a receptive audience, who showed a strong interest in expanding to the United States. “Every aspect of this marketing mission gave us an opportunity to promote Virginia Beach and attract foreign direct investments to our city,” commented Council Member Aaron Rouse.
The reception kicked off with a speech from the European SME United President Petri Salminen. The event, which attracted nationwide media coverage, was preceded by a private reception where the Virginia Beach delegation met with 30 Spanish and European executives representing more than 15 different organizations. The PIMEC awards ceremony took place on the pitch at Camp Nou, the world-renowned football stadium that is home to FC Barcelona, and was attended by more than 1,000 people. The timing of our discussions was impeccable!” Sánchez and President Biden met in Madrid to strengthen the strategic relationship between our two countries. “We had the unique opportunity to raise awareness about Virginia Beach and discuss the benefits of doing business in our community just a day before Mr. “It was an honor to be seated alongside Prime Minister Sánchez and other heads of Spanish government at this high-profile event,” said Vice Mayor Wilson. Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson and Council Member Aaron Rouse were seated at the head table during the dinner reception, along with Prime Minister Sánchez, the mayor of Barcelona, the president of Catalonia, the president of PIMEC, and other prominent figures from the Catalan and European business community. (July 7, 2022) – The City of Virginia Beach is pleased to report that its recent marketing mission to Spain resulted in meaningful, new business connections with promising Spanish companies and an introduction to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the 35th Annual PIMEC SME Awards ceremony on June 27 in Barcelona.Īt the invitation of Spanish-based PIMEC Organization, Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson, Council Member Aaron Rouse, City Manager Patrick Duhaney, and Taylor Adams, deputy city manager and director of Economic Development, attended the awards ceremony to recognize the best business initiatives developed over the last 12 months by micro businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the self-employed of Catalonia, an autonomous region located in northeastern Spain. Virginia Beach Economic Development Meets Spanish Prime Minister in Barcelona July 7, 2022
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