Centennial Companies Club Hosts a Visit to Chocolates Valor and Plans Fourth Gala Details
The Centennial Companies Club gathered this Monday at its headquarters in Vila Joiosa, marking the fourth annual gala that will be held next November. The event began with a guided tour of Chocolates Valor facilities and the associated Chocolate Museum, led by the company team. A representative from Valor Chocolates accompanied the group for the visit, which provided a firsthand look at the production process and the museum exhibits.
Following the tour, the participants convened to formally welcome new members joining the Club de Empresas Centenarias. The meeting also served as a notice on the club website where new additions are already listed for reference by members and the broader community.
Key participants included Maite Antón, head of the Family Business Association of Alicante Province, and Carlos Banot, head of the Alicante Chamber. Their presence underscored the event as a milestone for centennial enterprises, with discussions focusing on the fourth edition of the 100th Anniversary Companies Gala. Topics covered included the roster of companies to be recognized at the next gala, potential venues, and the entities that will sponsor the event.
Representatives from a number of century-old companies attended the working meeting. Participants included Valor Chocolates, La Alcoyana, Bras del Port, Unión Alcoyana de Seguros, Fernando Flores, Bernal de Callosa Olives, Point 1920, Mármoles Seller, El Tendre Oil Mill, Quintin Wafers, Saffron Spain, Anis Tennis Distillery, José Borrell, Agrícola Villena, and Aeroplane. These attendees reflected a broad spectrum of sectors that have sustained long-term business continuity and regional relevance.
The club will also publish a formal census of centennial companies to better map the landscape of long-standing businesses in the region. This initiative aims to facilitate collaboration, mentorship, and networking opportunities among members who share a heritage of enduring enterprise. The census will support more precise recognition during the annual gala and help attract sponsors and partners aligned with the club’s mission.
There is strong backing for this initiative from the Alicante Chamber of Commerce together with regional bodies. The effort is backed by the Aefa association, the Alicante County Council, and Alicante Town Hall, with participation from the trade museum, KPMG, padima, and other supporting organizations. The collaboration aims to create a robust, transparent record of centennial businesses that can serve as a reference for industry and public institutions alike. These efforts are documented through official communications and sector-specific reports, with attribution to the participating institutions cited in the council releases.