The Confederation of Business Associations of the Balearic Islands (CAEB) held its annual "Entrepreneur Gala" at the Congress Center
The president of CAEB has defended the figure of the businessman stating that "entrepreneurs are synonymous of progress and we are necessary to maintain the welfare society because we promote employment, economic development and opportunities"
Planas has asked administrations to listen to entrepreneurs: "Employers’ opinion should be taken into account if we want economic and social progress, more work and higher quality, and, ultimately, a better future, which is the goal for which CAEB turn all our efforts".
The president of Bankia, José Ignacio Goirigolzarri, has stated that "we must clearly proclaim that entrepreneurs are key to the creation of wealth and social cohesion in our society" and that "without entrepreneurs, who maintain business projects alive, there won’t be employment. Therefore, if we want employment, we must take care, protect and promote the figure of entrepreneurs”, he stressed.
The winner of the 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2018', Gabriel Sampol Mayol, of Sampol Group, was considered for the award on the proposal of the “Associació d'Empresaris d'Instal.lacions Eléctriques i de Telecomunicacions de Mallorca” (ASINEM).
With the 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award', CAEB recognizes the entrepreneur who has stood out for his business excellence. The valuation criteria included the business activity, the personal and patrimonial implication, the differentiation and positioning within the market , internationalization, job creation, growth potential and ethical and responsible management.
