Xàbia pays tribute to and rewards small businesses at the Local Commerce Gala

Xàbia paid tribute to its small businesses at the Local Commerce Gala, held last Friday, October 25, in the Assembly Hall of the Casa de la Culture before dozens of attendees and members of the municipal corporation.

Xàbia Local Trade Gala 2024

In a simple act, both the Councilor for Commerce, juanlu cardona, like the mayor, Rosa Cardona, thanked the merchants for their daily efforts to raise the shutters and fill the streets with life, thus recognizing their fundamental role in the community.

Image: JuanLu Cardona at the Xàbia Local Commerce Gala 2024

JuanLu Cardona at the Xàbia 2024 Local Commerce Gala

During the event, four awards were presented, highlighting the value, innovation and dedication of local businesses.

Silvasol received the Business Career Award, in recognition of its more than fifty years of investment in renewable energy since its foundation in 1972.

Silvasol awarded at the Xàbia Local Commerce Gala 2024

Atelier del Mar, a fashion and handmade accessories store, was awarded as an Entrepreneurial Business, highlighting its creative and artisanal contribution to local commerce.

Atelier del Mar receives the award at the Xàbia Local Commerce Gala 2024

The award for Digitalization and New Technologies went to Esther de Lola Torero, who has transformed her passion into a successful business, managing to position herself in the digital market.

Esther de Lola Torero with the award at the Xàbia Local Commerce Gala 2024

And, BioXàbia, or boutiqueria & CO was awarded the Sustainability Award, in recognition of its commitment to the environment and its commitment to sustainable products.

Bioxàbia managers at the Xàbia Local Commerce Gala 2024

With this gala, Xàbia reaffirms its gratitude to these businesses, the "soul" of the town, whose daily dedication keeps the essence and spirit of a town alive.

Juanlu Cardona highlighted the importance of local commerce in creating a community and outlined the new initiatives commercial initiatives launched these days by the various merchants' associations to make shopping more attractive have included workshops within the shops or theatrical performances.