Preveza records surge in new business startups

The Preveza regional unit has experienced a significant surge in business activity, with over 1,000 new enterprises established between 2023 and 2025. According to the ‘Annual Entrepreneurship Report: GEMI 2025’ presented to the Chamber of Preveza, this represents a 27% increase compared to the 2020–2022 period and a nearly 56% increase compared to 2017–2019.

Specifically, 2025 was recorded as the strongest year in the 2016–2025 decade, with 402 new businesses founded. This figure is a 21% increase over 2024 and more than double the 170 startups recorded in 2016. The corporate sector also showed a positive balance in 2025, with 203 openings and 53 closures, resulting in a net gain of 150 companies. The ratio of openings to closures in the region reached 3.83, surpassing the national average of 2.67.

The local economy is heavily driven by tourism and commerce. Accommodation and catering services constitute the largest sector with 1,331 businesses (26.9%), followed by trade with 1,197 businesses (24.2%). Together, these two sectors account for more than half of the region's business base. Currently, there are 4,942 active businesses operating within the Chamber of Preveza's jurisdiction.