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About Us

We are a nonpartisan, voluntary-membership employers' association that brings together business owners of all sizes and from all sectors

Mission

Mission

To help create the conditions necessary for Manzanillo’s prosperity, fostering greater social cohesion so that businesses can grow, expand, and fulfill their role in creating jobs and wealth while acting with social responsibility.

Vision

Vision

To be an independent institution that serves as an essential point of reference for the business community and society at large in Manzanillo, thanks to its significant contribution to comprehensive development based on competitiveness and free market competition in all local spheres, as well as to the creation of conditions that foster prosperity for the people of Manzanillo.

Values

Our core values.

Human Dignity

Leadership

Solidarity

Subsidiarity

Honesty

Participation

Liability

Perseverance

Teamwork

History

Founded in 1999, the Manzanillo Business Center was established as an initiative to organize the business sector, strengthen its representation, and contribute to the region’s economic and social development.

2000–2002

Alejandro R.
Dávila González

Óscar
Jiménez Lizárraga

2002–2004

2004–2006

Baudilio
Ferreras Díez

Guillermo
Woodward Rojas

2006–2008

2008–2010

Guy
Kipper Lezama

Héctor
Sandoval Fierros

2010–2012

2012–2014

Gilma M.
Suárez Pinell

Alejandro
by Alba Martínez

2014–2016

2016–2018

Óscar
Benavides Carrillo

Migdalia
Arévalo González

2019–2021

2022–2024

Miguel Ángel
Castro Palomino

Jonathan
Torres de la Mora

2025–Present

Over the past 25 years, it has evolved alongside the municipality, adapting to different contexts and establishing itself as an independent and participatory employers’ association. This growth has been made possible by the leadership of its successive presidents and the commitment of its member companies, shaping the Coparmex Manzanillo we know today.

Benefits

Representation and advocacy with the government, ongoing training, social responsibility, and business partnerships.

Representation

The company's principles, values, and interests in dealings with public institutions.

Service

Promoting competitiveness, inclusive social development, the rule of law, and democratic order.

Training

Professional development, ethics, innovation, and social leadership in business.

Communication

The promotion and respect for the individual as a core value of the company, society, and public institutions.

Union

Promotion and organized, free, responsible, and ethical participation by the business community.

Defense

Building an institutional framework conducive to the responsible exercise of all freedoms.

Improvement

Creating better conditions through an analysis of the economic, political, social, and business landscape.

Participation

Seeking opportunities in the public sphere to advocate on behalf of our members, the business community, and the country.

Working Committees

A working committee is a specialized research and advisory body that brings together the expertise of volunteer members to formulate COPARMEX’s positions.

1. Human Resources

It encourages collaboration among employees, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on projects aimed at developing human talent.

Transformation

Improving competitiveness.

Momentum

Society, in order to reduce poverty and inequality.

2. Commerce

It fosters interaction among members and encourages their participation.

Incentives

To participate in development and growth activities.

Strengthening

From companies.

3. Young Entrepreneurs

It promotes the development of young people as future entrepreneurs.

Leaders

Through innovation projects.

Inclusion

In a socially responsible model.

4. Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

It contributes to sustainable development in its three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic.

Promotion

Through socially responsible business practices.

Common Good

Through outreach, communication, skills development, and strategic partnerships.

5. Employment

She advises members and regularly shares information on relevant labor-related issues.

Activities

That facilitate compliance with labor regulations.

Representation

At all levels of government in the workplace.

6. Sports

It promotes sports as a tool for social well-being, community integration, and the development of values.

Promotion

On the business sector's involvement in sports initiatives.

Contribution

To the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people in the region.

7. Tourism

It represents the interests of the tourism sector in various associations and government agencies.

Promotion

On the future and plans of the state.

Organization

Tourist events and activities.

8. Transportation

Analyzes and addresses the challenges facing the transportation sector in the region

Generation

Proposals aimed at improving the operations, safety, and competitiveness of companies in the sector.

Coordination

With government officials and key stakeholders.

9. Member Services

It fosters connections among CEM members.

Actions

That they provide value to members and help meet their needs.

Implementation

Campaigns to attract new members.

10. Housing

Raise awareness through corporate engagement with the housing industry.

Efforts

In collaboration with the housing and urban development sector.

Regional Growth

Through orderly and sustainable regional development.

11. Prosecutor

She advises members and raises awareness of relevant issues.

Activities

That facilitate compliance with tax regulations.

Representation

At all levels of government in the area of taxation.

12. Ports and Logistics

Develops plans and strategies for the development of the port-city.

Actions

To facilitate the development of the port and the city.

Growth

Economic and social in the region.

Committees provide a natural forum for members of business centers to freely and actively participate in the analysis, discussion, proposal, and implementation of initiatives related to specific topics.

Committees

A committee is a specialized research and advisory body that brings together the expertise of volunteer members to carry out tasks related to the internal operations of the employers' association.