This year’s edition was held in Antigua Guatemala, and brought together representatives of the bank in the region, as well as the entrepreneurs awarded in each country. Being the Honduran company Inversiones Diagro, dedicated to the production and distribution of agricultural products, awarded as the positive SME 2025. Under the leadership of José David Valle.
By Guatemala, the recognized company was Pasajinak, located in Tecpán, Chimaltenango, with almost 40 years of experience in the dairy industry, which was also recognized this year with the Pyme 2025 businessman award, awarded by Bac Guatemala.
The company is led by Juan Manuel Marroquín, third generation at the head of the business. Duranta his 4 decades of life has evolved from handmade processes to a sustainable and innovative model. It generates 90% of its energy through solar panels and uses biogas in its production, in addition to generating employment and community impact in its region, consolidating itself as a reference of the Guatemalan dairy industry.
“Pasajinak is an example of how entrepreneurs in Guatemala transform realities positively, not only in the economic field, but also in the social and environmental for the prosperity of their families, communities and the country. In BAC we believe in reimaging the bank to generate prosperity supporting thousands of companies, such as that of Ing. Juan Manuel Marroquín and his family, by a more positive Guatemala. Guatemala in the 2025 edition of the PYME positive event of Central America and Panama held in Antigua, Guatemala this year, ”said Eric Campos, executive president of Bac Guatemala.
In addition to the aforementioned companies, four more companies were also recognized: Leafsinc (Panama), Dolceworld (Costa Rica), Vegyfrut (Nicaragua) and between Coffee Clouds (El Salvador).
During 2024, Bac supported more than 250 thousand SME entrepreneurs in Central America, providing them with financial and non -financial solutions that strengthen their capacities and contribute to their growth. This support is reflected in the growth of the SME segment, which recorded an 11% increase in credit portfolio and 19% in balances seen at the end of last year.
SMEs represent 96% of all companies in Central America and generate 32% of regional GDP. They are the engine that drives economic development, innovation and employment in their communities.
“In BAC we are convinced of creating opportunities for many more SMEs in the region because together we want to continue generating prosperity in the communities we serve. We recognize the positive impact that SMEs generate in their communities. Therefore, we have assumed the commitment to amplify their stories to enhance its scope. Hence this positive Pyme event is born,” said Jaime Compte, VP Corporate Banking Banking.