Fecomércio Acre celebrates 36 years of defending business

For 36 years, the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State of Acre (Fecomércio-AC) has acted as one of the main institutions representing the productive sector in Acre. Upon completing another year of history, the entity renews its commitment to defending business interests, strengthening commerce, services and tourism, in addition to promoting the economic and social development of Acre. Founded on May 25, 1990, Fecomércio Acre was born from the union of visionary businesspeople who identified the need for an entity capable of representing the productive sector before public authorities and the country's main decision-making bodies. Since then, the Federation has consolidated itself as a reference in the defense of free enterprise, the creation of jobs and the enhancement of trade. For the president of the Fecomércio-Sesc-Senac Acre System, Leandro Domingos, the institution's trajectory is marked by permanent dialogue with businesspeople, workers and authorities, always seeking to build solutions that favor the business environment and contribute to the state's sustainable growth. President of the Fecomércio-Sesc-Senac Acre System, Leandro Domingos Assessoria Fecomércio Acre "Celebrating 36 years of Fecomércio Acre is recognizing a history built by men and women who believed in the strength of entrepreneurship as an instrument of social transformation. Throughout these decades, the Federation was present in the main debates that impact business activity, defending the interests of commerce, services and tourism in Acre", he highlights. Currently, Fecomércio-AC represents thousands of companies through its affiliated business unions, acting as a legitimate interlocutor of the productive sectors before the municipal, state and federal governments. Its mission goes beyond union representation, also encompassing the preparation of economic studies, institutional articulation and the defense of strategic agendas for regional development. NATIONAL ACTION AND REPRESENTATION WITH THE CNC Throughout its history, Fecomércio Acre has significantly expanded its participation in major national debates related to the productive sector. Through its integration into the National Confederation of Commerce in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC), the entity takes the demands of Acre's business community to discussion forums that deal with fundamental topics for the Brazilian economy. Issues such as tax reform, modernization of labor relations, de-bureaucratization, legal security, logistical infrastructure, regional integration, sustainable development of the Amazon, strengthening tourism and stimulating the competitiveness of companies are part of the permanent agenda defended by the Federation. Fecomércio Acre's participation in councils, technical chambers, business meetings and forums promoted by the CNC ensures that the reality of Acre's traders is represented in discussions that directly influence the Brazilian business environment. This action allows the specific needs of Acre entrepreneurs to be considered in the formulation of proposals and policies aimed at national economic development. In addition to acting at a national level, the Federation also monitors and participates in strategic discussions involving foreign trade, regional integration, international tourism and initiatives aimed at strengthening economic relations between the countries of the Pan-Amazon and South America, topics of great relevance to Acre due to its privileged geographic location between two countries, Bolivia and Peru. INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND SYSTEM EXPANSION The history of Fecomércio Acre is also marked by important structural advances. Following the administrative regionalization of the Fecomércio-Sesc-Senac System in the state, there was a significant expansion of actions developed to benefit the population of Acre. Fecomércio expanded its presence in the interior of the state through its social arms, Sesc and Senac, strengthening the offer of professional education, culture, leisure, health, social assistance and qualification. Among the main milestones in this trajectory are the expansion of the Senac and Sesc units, including the investments made in Cruzeiro do Sul, which expanded the population's access to the services offered by the institutions. PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE AND MARKET SUPPORT Fecomércio Acre also stands out for producing strategic information for the production sector. Through the Fecomércio Institute of Business Research of Acre (Ifepac), the entity monitors economic indicators, consumer behavior, trade performance and market trends, contributing to decision-making by businesspeople and public managers. Another important instrument for strengthening business activity is ComércioMais, a benefit card from Fecomércio-AC, which connects consumers and partner companies, offering exclusive advantages and stimulating the movement of the local economy. The Federation also develops initiatives aimed at employability and professional training through Siep, the Fecomércio-AC System Internship Program, strengthening the competitiveness of companies and expanding opportunities for workers from Acre. TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH SESC AND SENAC Alongside trade union and business activities, Fecomércio Acre manages two of the most important institutions for social transformation in the country: the Social Service of Commerce (Sesc) and the National Commercial Learning Service (Senac). Through these institutions, thousands of people from Acre benefit annually from actions in the areas of education, health, culture, leisure, social assistance and professional qualification. Investments made over the last few decades have contributed to improving the population's quality of life and strengthening the training of professionals prepared for the challenges of the job market. “The results achieved by Fecomércio, Sesc and Senac demonstrate that investing in people is the best way to build a strong economy and a fairer society. Our mission continues to be to represent the business community with responsibility, contribute to the development of Acre and generate opportunities for all", says Leandro Domingos. Upon completing 36 years of operation, Fecomércio Acre renews its commitment to strengthening trade in goods, services and tourism, maintaining itself as a modern, active institution committed to defending business interests and the economic and social development of the state. Fecomércio Acre celebrates 36 years of operation strengthening the business community, commerce, services, tourism and the socioeconomic development of the state.