The collaboration between the Elche and Comarca Business Circle (Cedelco) and CaixaBank is renewed this year through a formal agreement between the two organizations. The aim is to continue and intensify support for economic and social actors in the region. Building on the activities carried out to date, both partners expect to deepen knowledge transfer and strengthen the relationships that connect local companies, service providers, and civic groups. The renewed pact also opens the door to broader mentorship programs, improved access to financial instruments, and more opportunities for collaboration across sectors. By translating insights from seminars and events into practical improvements, the alliance seeks to deliver measurable benefits for businesses, workers, and communities. The focus remains on helping small and medium sized enterprises grow responsibly while boosting regional competitiveness and the quality of business life in Elche and its surroundings. This ongoing collaboration emphasizes sustained dialogue, hands on learning, and the sharing of best practices as a foundation for future work.
Salvador Pérez, president of Cedelco, has said that promoting initiatives that drive company growth and strengthen regional impact is essential. Recognizing the value of local businesses also means actively creating high quality content and building durable relationships that respond to their current and future needs. The partnership aims to translate these ideas into concrete actions such as tailored advisory services, opportunities for peer exchanges, and coordinated access to financing and investment that help firms scale. The emphasis is on practical outcomes that lift employment, productivity, and community well being, not just commitments on paper. Through ongoing collaboration, the two organizations intend to deliver tangible results that reflect the realities of the comarca and its business ecosystem.
Olga García, CaixaBank’s territorial director, underscored CaixaBank’s commitment to economic and social development by backing the growth of firms that form the backbone and engine of the regional economy. She stressed the ambition to remain the reference partner in Elche and throughout the Valencian Community, offering not only financing but strategic guidance, digital tools, and a network that accelerates competitiveness. Her remarks frame CaixaBank as a long term ally for business owners, workers, and communities that rely on a dynamic and inclusive local economy, as noted by CaixaBank.
Following the initial agreement signed in November 2022, several joint initiatives have unfolded to bring companies closer to tangible benefits. A sustainability day showcased real, measurable steps many firms have adopted to reduce environmental impact, improve transparency, and strengthen reporting. A dual training session, organized with CaixaBank Dualiza, addressed common personnel needs by equipping staff with practical skills and pathways to professional qualification. An economic prospects session provided participants with context on market dynamics, risk factors, and opportunities to invest in the local market. These efforts, among others, created a platform for ongoing dialogue, knowledge exchange, and mutual support among firms, funders, and policymakers. The collaboration aims to sustain momentum by aligning training, access to finance, and market insights with the realities of Elche’s business landscape, supporting resilient, innovative, and interconnected regional growth.