## ACI-NH: Liderança e Desenvolvimento Regional

ACI – COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF NOVO HAMBURGO, CAMPO BOM, ESTÂNCIA VELHA, DOIS IRMÃOS AND IVOTI

ACI-NH is one of the most influential business entities in Rio Grande do Sul. With over 100 years of history, it acts as the voice of the productive sector in the Vale do Sinos region, representing the interests of industries (especially footwear), businesses, and service providers.

Here is a complete presentation of the entity, its differentiators, and access channels:

## ACI-NH: Leadership and Regional Development

The entity is a center of excellence in associativism, focused on promoting the competitiveness of its members and the sustainable economic growth of the cities in its area of ​​operation.

1. Representation and Action

Advocacy: Direct action with public authorities (municipal, state, and federal) on issues such as payroll tax relief, logistics infrastructure (extension of BR-448 and improvements to RS-239), and tax reforms.

Expert Committees: ACI organizes thematic working groups (Young Entrepreneurs Committee, Women Entrepreneurs Committee, Innovation Committee, among others) to discuss trends and generate proposals for the market.

2. Product and Service Portfolio

ACI offers integrated solutions to optimize management and reduce costs for member companies:

Management and Credit:

SCPC/Boa Vista Consultations: Security in commercial transactions and credit analysis.

Digital Certification: Issuance of e-CPF and e-CNPJ with differentiated conditions.

Certificate of Origin: Essential document for exporting companies to guarantee international tariff benefits.

Health and Benefits:

Medical and Dental Plans: Group health plans (such as Unimed and Doctor Clin) with exclusive rates for members.

Insurance: Partnerships for life and property insurance.

Education and Networking:

Courses and Training: Technical and behavioral training focused on the challenges faced by local entrepreneurs.

Relationship Events: Holding lectures, business roundtables, and the traditional “Prato Principal,” the largest networking event in the region.

3. Focus on Innovation and Foreign Trade

As the Vale do Sinos region is an export hub, ACI stands out for:

Internationalization: Support for companies wishing to access global markets, working in synergy with Apex-Brasil and Abicalçados.

Technological Ecosystem: Support for innovation in partnership with Feevale Techpark and active participation in initiatives such as Inova RS.