A great defender of the social economy and professor at the Faculty of Accounting of the Universidad Veracruzana, Jorge Antonio Acosta Cázares teaches economics, international economics, corporate and public finances. Also, he is the founder and general coordinator of the Center for Studies for Business Development (CEDEM). He has developed a strong experience in applying models for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) with a focus on stimulating regional economics. In addition, he widened is influence as a member of many associations such as the Regional Sustainability Commission and the College of Economists of the state of Veracruz A.C.