Salamanca rural business project facilitates 157 business continuities

The Diputación de Salamanca’s Rural Business Generational Relay program has enabled the continuity of 157 businesses in the province since its launch in January 2024. According to David Mingo, president of the institution, 36 of these successes occurred in the last year alone.

The initiative aims to prevent business closures due to retirement or other circumstances by connecting owners looking to exit with entrepreneurs interested in taking over existing economic activities. In 2026, 39 businesses found continuity, with 54 percent through sales and 46 percent through rentals. The hospitality sector, including catering, leisure, and accommodation, accounts for 51.3 percent of these operations, followed by commerce and services.

To continue the program, two new in-person fairs are scheduled for November 14 in Guijuelo and November 20 in Carbajosa de la Sagrada. These events follow previous meetings held in locations such as La Alberca, Villamayor, Santa Marta de Tormes, Béjar, Ciudad Rodrigo, and Candelario.