Halliday has written 3 posts

The Garment District

I heard (rather belatedly) that there is a garment district in Medellin where the fashion industry is located and where the models/model wanabees hang out. I didn't get a chance to go there while I was in Medellin. Does anyone know about this area? Is it nice? Cafes? Housing? Where is it in the City? ...

By Halliday on 2007-03-19 11:51:35. 4 comments.

Finding a job in Colombia

Hello All

I visited Colombia (Medellin) for the first time in December and really enjoyed it. I have thought about working abroad for a couple of years and think that Colombia might be an interesting place to do it. Does anyone know where and how I might look for a job in Colombia (either with a US or Colombian firm)? My background is in physics and, to a lesser degree, business development. ...

By Halliday on 2006-03-14 11:31:04. 2 comments.

Entrepreneurship in Colombia

Hello All

I will be traveling to Colombia for the first time in December. I will spend most of my time in Medellin and a few days in Bogotá as well. I am currently in an Entrereneurship program at Case Western and have taken an interest in the Entrepreneurial process in Latin America. I am curious to see how the entrepreneurial process in Colombia compares to elsewhere. What sort of growth is taking place? What types of businesses are people starting? I would appreciate any input ...

By Halliday on 2005-10-23 17:35:26. 5 comments.