Regional employers’ association of small businesses, Confecomerc, has expressed sorrow over a recent event this Wednesday. The death of Pedro Reig, a prominent figure in the Valencian Community’s small business sector, is noted as a significant loss. Reig stood as a key reference and a leading voice for small businesses in the region, achieving meaningful milestones for the entire industry.
In this regard, the current president of Confecomerc, Raphael Torres, shared that the Valencia Community’s small business family is deeply saddened by this loss. He recognized Reig’s enduring legacy within the association and the broader industry, noting that his departure leaves a notable gap that will be felt across the community.
“Pedro Reig had commerce in his blood. He dedicated himself to the association movement and passionately defended the values of small business. Today, traders in the Valencia Community mourn the absence of a true industry representative, for whom we are grateful for a lifetime of work that elevated the small business sector and defended its interests,” stated the business leader, emphasizing Reig’s lifelong commitment.
The image of Reig is tied to the leadership role he held in Facpyme and to his broader association work. He is remembered as a figure who helped steer the movement with vitality and a steadfast focus on elevating small businesses.
Beyond his duties at Facpyme, Pedro Reig contributed to the Valencian trade landscape through a long-standing involvement with Covaco, the Valencian Trade Confederation, serving for 13 years from September 1997 to June 2010. He also played a role in L’Impresarial, the Valencia Independent Confederation of Small and Medium Enterprises, from November 2003 to March 2005. He was instrumental in the creation of the current organization Confecomerc, which emerged from the union of Covaco and Cecoval confederations.
As Confecomerc highlights, the organizations Reig led were characterized by a respect for individual opinion, a commitment to listening, the exchange of views to reach consensus, and a belief in dialogue as a cornerstone of progress. Throughout his career, these were some of the most important pillars of his leadership and service to the business community.
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The Confederation also notes Reig’s ability and engagement in advancing the small business sector, along with his dedication to strengthening traders’ associations. This dedication led him to hold representative positions such as Head of Internal Trade for the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce Education Commission, and a member of the Chamber’s Technological Institute Council related to the Miguel Hernández University. He also served on the Executive Board of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce and represented the Chamber on the Board of Trustees of the Business Development Foundation.
Reig also contributed as a member of the European Education Commission (Eurochambers) and was part of the Supreme Council of the Chambers of València Community, contributing to the Valencia Community Trade Observatory. His work reflected a lifelong commitment to public service, collaboration, and the betterment of small enterprises across the region.