The tenth edition of the Business Merit Awards in Castilla-La Mancha is set to occur on 9 December at the Municipal Auditorium in Herencia. The application period remains open until 18 November across ten established categories.
This announcement was made by the Regional Minister of Economy, Enterprises and Employment, Patricia Franco, during the presentation of the SME of the Year award for the province of Ciudad Real. Franco highlighted the performance of local businesses in internationalisation, noting that they have surpassed €1.8 billion in exports in the first eight months of this year, marking a 16.5% increase and positioning Ciudad Real as the province with the highest export growth in the region during this period.
The SME of the Year award in Ciudad Real, organised by the Chamber of Commerce, Banco Santander, and La Tribuna de Ciudad Real, was awarded to Farcinox. Additional accolades were given to Dulymaz for Sustainable Business, Electrozemper for Internationalisation, Solisyon Consultores for Training and Employment, MQT Group for Innovation and Digitalisation, and ANRO received recognition for Business Legacy. Franco congratulated all recipients on behalf of the regional government, expressing pride in their contributions to the economic progress of Castilla-La Mancha.
Franco also emphasised the hope that one of the SMEs recognised in the provincial awards could achieve national recognition. She reiterated the importance of the regional SMEs in driving growth, as evidenced by the significant export figures.
Furthermore, the Business Merit Awards are part of a broader initiative by the regional government, which continues to support local enterprises. The upcoming awards ceremony will take place in Ciudad Real on 9 December in Herencia, as confirmed by Franco.
In her address, the minister also discussed the regional government's commitment to addressing the needs of workers who rely on the high-speed rail corridor between Madrid and Andalucía, particularly in light of ongoing transport disruptions. She noted that the government is advocating for protective measures during these disruptions and highlighted a budget of over €74 million allocated for business support in the upcoming fiscal year.
Franco acknowledged the vital role of the Chambers of Commerce in the region, which work collaboratively with the government to foster economic growth and diversification.
