San Juan, DR.- On Monday, Rafael Cruz Rodríguez, the general director of the Center for Industrial Development and Competitiveness (Proindustria), spearheaded the inauguration ceremony for the commencement of operations at two industrial warehouses belonging to the tobacco company “El Artista” in the Free Zone Industrial Park of San Juan.

Cruz Rodríguez hailed this occasion as a pivotal moment for the Southern region’s employment landscape, estimating that these two new warehouses would directly create approximately 600 jobs and indirectly support about 1,800 positions. He also announced Proindustria’s forthcoming initiation of construction for two additional warehouses in the free zone park.

The project entailed a total investment exceeding 164 million pesos, covering the construction of two industrial warehouses along with infrastructure enhancements such as road rehabilitation, sidewalk improvements, and other institutional areas.

“This park undoubtedly emerges as a key attraction for industrialists and investors nationwide, given the significance of this province and its people, along with the steadfast commitment of the President of the Republic to your welfare,” remarked the general director.

Osvaldo Radhamés Rodríguez, president of “El Artista” tobacco company, expressed pride and satisfaction at being the inaugural tobacco industry in San Juan. He extended gratitude to President Luis Abinader for supporting this initiative, which began as a dream and has now materialized into reality. Rodríguez expressed hope for the emergence of new industries and companies eager to invest in the region.

Luis Bonilla, the executive director of the Plan for the Development of San Juan province, expressed optimism about the warehouses’ commencement of operations, particularly emphasizing the substantial job opportunities they would provide, serving as a vital support system for numerous San Juan families.

Also in attendance at the event were Ana María Castillo, the provincial governor of San Juan, along with San Juan deputies Nidio Encarnación and Frank Ramírez.