The Government has adopted an emergency ordinance regarding the establishment, organization, and operation of territorial agencies for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and the tourism sector. The new legislation establishes various measures to rapidly implement, within a new organizational framework, activities aimed at stimulating the creation and development of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as authorization in the field of tourism, so that they meet the needs of entrepreneurs and tourism structures.
Thus, these territorial agencies for SMEs and tourism (ATIMMT) are created, including ATIMMT Ploiești, ATIMMT Constanța, and ATIMMT Brașov, by consolidating nine existing agencies for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- The territorial Agency for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism Ploiești, with a total of 83 positions, is established by merging the Agencies for small and medium-sized enterprises of Ploiești, Bucharest, and Craiova and taking over the territorial tourism representatives from Bușteni, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Târgu Jiu, and Mehedinți. This agency is led by a director, appointed by order of the minister of economy, entrepreneurship, and tourism. It will oversee the territorial Centers for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism in Bucharest and Craiova, led by deputy directors, appointed by order of the same minister.
- The territorial Agency for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism Constanța, with a total of 88 positions, is established by merging the Agencies for small and medium-sized enterprises of Constanța, Iași, and Târgu Mureș and taking over the territorial tourism representatives from Constanța, Iași, Tulcea, Bacău, Neamț, Suceava, Alba, and Harghita. This agency is led by a director appointed by order of the minister of economy. It will oversee the territorial Centers for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism in Iași and Târgu Mureș, led by deputy directors, appointed by order of the same minister.
- The territorial Agency for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism Brașov, with a total of 86 positions, is established by merging the Agencies for small and medium-sized enterprises of Brașov, Timișoara, and Cluj-Napoca and taking over the territorial tourism representatives from Arad, Baia Mare, Brașov, Cluj, Sibiu, Bistrița, and Oradea. The Brașov agency is led by a director appointed by order of the minister of economy. It will oversee the territorial Centers for small and medium-sized enterprises and tourism in Timișoara and Cluj-Napoca, led by deputy directors, appointed by order of the same minister of economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary role of the new ATIMMT agencies?
They are established to stimulate the development of SMEs and manage tourism authorizations through a more efficient regional framework.
How many original agencies were merged to form these new entities?
Nine existing SME agencies were consolidated into three main regional hubs: Ploiești, Constanța, and Brașov.
Who appoints the leadership for these territorial agencies?
The directors and deputy directors are appointed through official orders issued by the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism.