# Mayor Turbay Opens New Business Space for Wilmer Medina in Bocagrande

Cartagena Mayor Dumek Turbay inaugurated a new equipped business space for street vendor Wilmer Medina in Bocagrande.

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Wilmer Medina, known as 'el Chico de las Fresas', was officially inaugurated into a new permanent business space at the Campito de Sóftbol in Bocagrande, Cartagena. [^1]

Mayor Dumek Turbay attended the opening ceremony on the night of the event to accompany Wilmer Medina in the formal launch of his new workspace. [^2]

Wilmer Medina received 18 million pesos in seed capital from the District Treasury Secretariat (Secretaría de Hacienda) to fund the installation and equipment of his business. [^3]

Mayor Dumek Turbay said in a statement that Medina told him he wants to work, generate his own income, feel useful, and support his family, and that the program gives him tools to work with dignity. [^4]

The initiative was funded through the Impulso Emprendedor program of the Secretaría de Hacienda, which provided seed capital of 18 million for the project. [^5]

The opening was supported by the Alcaldía de Cartagena after Mayor Dumek Turbay learned of Medina's story and committed to supporting him. [^6]

The District Administration of Cartagena ratified its commitment to accompany entrepreneurs with resources and tools to turn their ideas into sustainable projects. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Wilmer Medina, known as 'el Chico de las Fresas', was officially inaugurated into a new permanent business space at the Campito de Sóftbol in Bocagrande, Cartagena. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. Mayor Dumek Turbay attended the opening ceremony on the night of the event to accompany Wilmer Medina in the formal launch of his new workspace. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. Wilmer Medina received 18 million pesos in seed capital from the District Treasury Secretariat (Secretaría de Hacienda) to fund the installation and equipment of his business. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. Mayor Dumek Turbay said in a statement that Medina told him he wants to work, generate his own income, feel useful, and support his family, and that the program gives him tools to work with dignity. (El Tiempo, News)
5. The initiative was funded through the Impulso Emprendedor program of the Secretaría de Hacienda, which provided seed capital of 18 million for the project. (El Tiempo, News)
6. The opening was supported by the Alcaldía de Cartagena after Mayor Dumek Turbay learned of Medina's story and committed to supporting him. (El Tiempo, News)
7. The District Administration of Cartagena ratified its commitment to accompany entrepreneurs with resources and tools to turn their ideas into sustainable projects. (Caracol Radio, News)

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