The press conference on the 10 projects of the Cdo Sicilia supply chains and their development activities for local businesses was held in the Camplus d’Aragona auditorium, in via Monsignor Ventimiglia, 184, in Catania by the Compagnia delle Opere Sicilia coordinators . 10 supply chains of the driving sectors of the economy for 10 coordinators on: Energy, Construction, Healthcare, Tourism and the Sea, Innovation and European tenders, Etna & Sicily, Freelancers, Internationalisation, Artisans, Industrialists and traders.
The director of the Compagnia delle Opere Sicilia, Claudia Fuccio, opened the proceedings by placing emphasis on the operations of the companies that are within the association, a place not only of thought, but above all of operations for the Sicilian territory. The vice president and coordinator of Healthcare, Roberto Monteforte, highlighted the principle of subsidiarity and collaboration, of the network between the various companies in the area. Regarding health: “It is the first common good in Italy! Cdo Sicilia is ready to launch a meeting that continues the virtuous and balanced dialogue regarding the partnership relationship between public and private to rationalize resources, personnel and presence in the Sicilian healthcare area”. Coordinator Salvo Scuto, however, spoke about energy, illustrating to the audience the events and projects that are underway such as participation in the “HeySun on energy transition” SiciliaFiera fair in September. “On the topic of new and innovative energy, there is a table on which there are great expectations for the future, without ever forgetting the dialogue between companies and with politics. Also because the data in hand is that Italian companies are growing in renewables: +13.2% in 2023, 74.4% in photovoltaic”.
Cdo Sicilia is also inclusive of new innovative entrepreneurial realities that are quick to intercept European funds, coordinated by Danilo Mirabile and Natasha Arcifa. Mirabile underlined how “The Innovation chain, a safeguard for the study and application of cutting-edge solutions, is dedicated to involving and leading CDO members through the necessary processes of evolution and change that allow them to respond effectively and sustainably to the challenges of the market , guiding the Sicilian territory towards new horizons of growth and competitiveness”.
Not only businesses, but also professional levels within the Cdo Sicilia coordinated by Lucia Tuccitto and Salvatore Rigaglia. Lawyer Tuccitto underlined how: “The chain of freelancers is a multidisciplinary network that brings together professional figures of all levels. One of the distinctive characteristics of the supply chain is its transversal nature which allows professionals with different backgrounds and skills to meet, collaborate and create innovative solutions. One of the significant benefits of being part of a multidisciplinary network is the broad opportunity it offers for collaboration and knowledge sharing. The freelancer is an entrepreneur!”.
Sicily at the center of the Mediterranean, an element of opportunity for Sicilian companies wishing to internationalize and Cdo Sicilia has its own supply chain coordinated by Giovanni Patti. “The internationalization chain, continues Patti, refers to the set of activities, processes and strategies that companies use to enter and compete in global markets. In a nutshell, the internationalization chain that I have the honor of coordinating aims to support and accompany SMEs in this complex process which requires, among other things, a well-coordinated strategy and the ability to adapt to different cultural challenges , legal and market”.
Particular attention to the construction supply chain, coordinated by three professionals in the sector, Roberto Crisafulli taking the floor and highlighting the following: “Construction it is the sector of concreteness par excellence. Yet in recent years the construction sector, which has always been the economic locomotive of our country, especially in the south, has remained at the mercy, not only of the economic crisis, but also of a political class which, on the backs of the construction sector, has fought . Now, after the super bonus hangover, the construction sector is trying to reorganize itself and start again… Brick by brick”.
Let’s not forget that Sicily is an island with great opportunities therefore, particular attention to the sea, to the territory with two supply chains: Tourism and Sea, entrusted to Toti La Rosa and Etna&Sicily coordinated by Seby Costanzo. In his speech, Toti La Rosa said: “CAG initiative which aims to enhance the potential of our coastal territory and promote the tourism sector as a driver of economic growth. This project represents a unique opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and innovate, creating synergies that will strengthen the competitiveness of our economic system.” To counteract and give strength to the concept of territoriality, Seby Costanzo will organize a major event on wine in November since Catania will be nominated as a city of wine and in 2025 the Sicilian region will be agri-food excellence for Europe.
