This Wednesday, the Main Theater of Alicante hosted the Centennial Companies Gala, where the trajectory of six companies in the province with more than a century of history behind them was recognized, but there was also room for vindication. And this Businessmen called on politicians to reduce the current atmosphere of tension on the grounds that it could affect economic activity.. Generalitat president Carlos Mazón also demanded better treatment for the province from the central government, while citing what he described as the “historic difficulties” experienced by the country as a result of Sánchez’s investment agreement with the independents.
Carmencita from Novelda, founded in 1923; From Santa Pola, Astondoa, originally from 1916; Hormas Beneit from Elda was born in 1920; Imperial Rugs and Carpets from Crevillent, since 1923; Hilaturas Jordá of Alcoy has been in operation since 1896; and Camisería Benavent from Alicante, founded in 1905. a long journey in which they know how to face any crisisFrom war conflicts to epidemics, they are engaged in an exercise in resistance that has led them to star in remarkable trajectories linked to success.
That is why tribute was paid to them at the fourth edition of the Centennial Companies Gala, presented by Laura Millán, editor-in-chief of INFORMACIÓN TV, in a Main Theater full of people. An event organized by the Alicante Chamber of Commerce and the Alicante Family Business Association (AEFA), sponsored by the Provincial Assembly, Cajamar and Alicante City Council, and in cooperation with KPMG, Padima, the Trade Museum and BİLGİ. The event, attended by representatives of both institutions and businesses, also became a platform where demands were expressed.
Generalitat president Carlos Mazón, who wanted to give all the importance of the gala to the companies, said that despite the negative conditions, they had to face issues such as the following: Lack of investment in the province, excessive bureaucracy or high taxes.
Head of Department Carlos Baño, on the other hand, said the following after deploring “a party using force to stay in power”, referring to the concessions given to the independentists. He demanded political stability “so that companies can develop their activities”. He also used the event to thank the Consell chairman for the abolition of Inheritance and Gift Tax.
AEFA president Maite Antón also touched on the political context and stated: “These are difficult times when you need to have a broad perspective, be determined but calm, and all while avoiding tension.».
Minister of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism Nuria Montes has already Focused on celebrating the work of century-old companies and the talents shown to achieve this longevityLike Alicante mayor Luis Barcala, who said the gala “represents a reunion with the best of our productive nature.” Meanwhile, Deputy State for Economic Development Carlos Pastor underlined the wealth-creating capacity of the Alicante region. Finally, Cajamar’s regional manager, Manuel Nieto, emphasized that if these companies have a century-old history, this is due to their “ability to reinvent themselves”, among other problems.
Awards
Regarding the awarding of the awards, Carlos Baño, Nuria Montes and Ángel Paredes, partner in charge of KPMG, presented the award to Jesús Navarro Navarro, Jesús Navarro Alberola and Francisco Escudero of Carmencita; From Luis Barcala to Vicente and Carlos Benavent Pertusa from Camisería Benavent; From INFORMATION director Manuel Nieto and Ángel Angulo to Alfombras Imperial’s Salvi Pastor and María del Remedio Magro Pérez-Adsuar; Maite Antón and María Sanchiz of the Padima litigation department to Ione Astondoa and Jesús Astondoa of Astondoa; From Carlos Pastor to Hilaturas Jordá to José and Miguel Jordá; and Carlos Mazón to Julio Beneit Guarinos and Hormas Beneit to Julio Beneit Maestre.