Craftsmanship with a name of its own: the European seal that recognizes the territory is born
Since December 1, 2025, Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 has been in force, creating for the first time a specific European system to protect Geographical Indications (GI) for artisanal and industrial products. This is a historic advancement that recognizes the cultural, economic, and territorial value of craftsmanship, equating it to the level of protection already enjoyed by […]
Lorenzana assesses with the Mayor of Baiona the possibilities for the development of business land in the municipality
In the meeting, they analysed the possibilities of creating infrastructure for the establishment of companies The Regional Minister outlined the different types of business land planning currently regulated by the Regional Administration Baiona, 13 January 2026 The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, accompanied by the Secretary General for Industry, Nicolás Vázquez, […]
Strategic planning: what it is and how to apply it in your company
In a business environment marked by uncertainty, technological acceleration, and constant market changes, strategic planning has become an important tool for the sustainability and competitiveness of companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Far from being an exercise reserved for large corporations, strategic planning allows SMEs to clarify their direction, anticipate changes, and make decisions […]
Lorenzana discusses with the social dialogue committee the state of progress of the master plans for industrial sectors
In the coming weeks, the draft of the master plans for the Forestry–Wood and ICT sectors will be finalised To date, the Galician Government has designated nine industrial sectors as strategic for Galicia: shipbuilding, automotive, the ICT industry, metalworking, forestry–wood, logistics, food, textiles and construction The master plans stem from a process of dialogue with […]
Time control, leaves and absences: guidelines for optimizing work time management in Galician SMEs
The functioning of a company depends largely on how time is organized: who is available, at what times, with which shifts, and under what conditions. For self-employed workers and SMEs, who typically work with small teams, each absence or planning change can have direct effects on production and customer service. In recent years, work time […]
CE Marking: the key that opens European markets to your products
CE Marking is a mandatory legal requirement for numerous product categories before they can be marketed in the European market. This marking indicates that the product complies with harmonized European Union legislation and has undergone the relevant conformity assessment procedures. Without this marking, the product cannot circulate freely throughout the EU territory, which represents an […]
Lorenzana conveys to the Mayor of Ribeira the Xunta’s commitment to the development of new industrial land in the municipality
Santiago de Compostela, 2 January 2026 The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, recently held a working meeting with the Mayor of Ribeira, Mariola Sampedro, to whom she conveyed the Xunta’s commitment to the development of new industrial land in the municipality. Ribeira Town Council is currently working on the project for […]
How to modernize human resources management in Galician companies?
Digital transformation is redefining the way of working for thousands of small businesses and self-employed professionals in Galicia. Sometimes, when we talk about digitalization, we think directly of commercial, accounting or production processes. However, technological evolution has an equal or greater impact on people management. Digitalization is no longer an added value, it is the […]
Rueda highlights the role of companies such as Delta Vigo in driving innovation and consolidating I+G+i, research and development carried out in Galicia
He emphasises that this company helps make the region a benchmark in the aerospace and defence sectors He underlines the commitment of this family-run group, which represents “the business vanguard that innovates to make Galicia Calidade.” He recalls that last summer Galicia approved its first Strategic Initiative for Security, Defence and Aerospace, with a public […]
Rueda announces Galicia’s first Business Innovation Strategy, through which the Xunta will mobilise over €400 million in three years
The investment represents an increase of nearly 60% compared with the previous scenario in order to equip high-tech companies, attract talent and strategic projects, and create experimentation spaces “If we want a modern and competitive productive fabric, innovation must be an inseparable part of its daily life,” he states He highlights that the goal is […]
