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Juan Roig’s €35 Million Alcem-se Effort Reports 97% of Aided Firms Reopened

At Roig Arena, Marina de Empresas shifted the focus to hands-on training to bolster long-term resilience.

Overview

  • The Alcem-se gathering drew about 2,000 entrepreneurs and self‑employed participants to the Roig Arena in Valencia.
  • Organizers said the private aid was non‑repayable, with some grants reaching up to €10,000 per business from a €35 million fund.
  • Practical sessions covered sales with Alejandro Aguilar, finance with Jorge Alonso, and social media with Itziar Oltra.
  • Juan Roig opened the event and shared a ten‑book reading list for entrepreneurs, citing titles such as Los monstruos y el gimnasio, Capitalismo consciente, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
  • Marina de Empresas underscored ongoing support through training, motivation, and networking beyond the initial cash assistance.