Alicante’s Family Business Association (AEFA) and Cajamar marked the start of the festive season with a series of celebratory gatherings that highlighted the province’s thriving entrepreneurial landscape. The Christmas toast took place at the Alicante Tadım School, bringing together more than 50 family-owned enterprises to reflect on the year that passed and to look ahead to 2024. The event served as both a culmination of AEFA’s local agenda and a kickoff for the association’s planned activities in the coming year.
AEFA’s president, Maite Antón, and Cajamar’s regional director, Manuel Nieto, were on hand to share remarks. Antón expressed gratitude for Cajamar’s ongoing support, noting that their partnership reinforces the shared values of family-led businesses and their vital role in the province’s economy. She highlighted the confidence placed in the association’s mission to empower family firms and strengthen local economic resilience.
Nieto reiterated the financial institution’s commitment to sustaining the growth of family businesses. He spoke of the year-end moment as a time for reflection on achievements and a firm resolve to continue collaborating with AEFA on new projects that generate wealth and social welfare in Alicante. His remarks underscored a long-term strategy to nurture innovation and sustainable development within the regional business community.
Unity and cooperation
The Alicante Tadım School offered an ideal backdrop for a candid exchange among family entrepreneurs. The traditional Christmas toast became more than a ceremonial moment; it symbolized the unity between AEFA and Cajamar as two central pillars supporting the province’s family businesses. Participants exchanged experiences, challenges, and visions for the year ahead, emphasizing the enduring value of collaboration in driving local prosperity.
Looking toward the future, both AEFA and Cajamar affirmed their dedication to continuing joint efforts that foster growth, resilience, and shared prosperity for the small and medium-sized enterprises that form the province’s economic backbone. The gathering underscored a collective commitment to sustain investment in people, innovation, and community welfare, ensuring that Alicante remains a dynamic hub for family-owned enterprises. [Attribution: AEFA & Cajamar reports]