Campina Grande hosted on the last day of August 31st, the first state Trade forum. Event held by the House of shopkeepers – CDL of Campina Grande in partnership with FCDL-PB, focusing on discussing the situation of the country in the current scenario and the challenges for trade and the productive sector of Paraíba.

The Forum discussed the institutional crisis in the country and the possible exits to positively circumvent obstacles that hinder the growth of the national economy. Topics related to justice and efficiency in management were presented by the speakers, including the entrepreneur and mayor of São Paulo, João Doria, and Roque Pellizzaro Jr, president of SPC Brazil.

For the president of FCDL-PB, José Lopes da Silva Neto, all expectations regarding the event were reached. "It was a great gathering of businessmen, authorities and business leaders from all over the state of Paraíba," he said.

 The president of CDL Campina Grande, Artur Almeida (Pellet), the event fulfilled its purpose and assures the entity the planning for new forums. "I was very happy to have the opportunity, together with FCDL, to hold the I State Trade Forum, dealing with several topics, after many years, I hope that in the coming years we can hold other forums that level," said Artur pellet.