The event, a private initiative promoted by the Madrid Business Confederation CEIM-CEOE and the consultant MB Communication, brings together industry leaders and representatives for two days to discuss and present their perspectives on the current economic outlook.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Madrid, Angel AsensioHe was in charge of closing the inaugural session, highlighting the forum's relevance as a fundamental tool for companies seeking to understand the strategies of top leaders in an environment where information is vital for decision-making. "This forum," Asensio stated, "positions..." Madrid as a benchmark of business and management excellence, conveying a message of evolution, continuity and adaptation to the new times."
During his speech, Asensio focused on the small and medium enterprises (SMEs)She described them as "the ones that sustain the present." She emphasized that in the Community of Madrid, SMEs represent 99.8% of the business fabric and more than 62% of the private sector's Gross Value Added. "They are the real foundation upon which our cities, neighborhoods, and opportunities are built; because they embody talent, effort, and resilience," she stressed.
In this line, the president of the Chamber requested the administration Fewer obstacles and more confidence, legal security and fiscal rationalityHe acknowledged that the regional government has made progress in these areas, reducing bureaucracy, simplifying procedures, and promoting a more competitive tax system. "This has allowed Madrid to consolidate its position as an economic and employment engine for Spain, contributing almost 20% of the national GDP and attracting one out of every four euros of investment in the country and seven out of every ten euros of foreign direct investment, in addition to the fact that nearly 80 companies are created in the region every day," Asensio emphasized.
Despite these achievements, Asensio also pointed to persistent challenges, such as the need for Improve competitiveness, promote innovation, ensure environmental sustainability and continue simplifying procedures.To address these challenges, the Madrid Chamber of Commerce continues to work actively, offering training, advice, support for internationalization and digitalization, and assisting companies in their growth.
Asensio concluded his remarks with a message of unity and collaboration: “We believe in an open, competitive, and collaborative economy because only through dialogue between government, businesses, and workers can we build balanced and sensible solutions. And if businesses thrive, society thrives.”
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