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Canary Islands Government Appoints New Members to Support Council for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Published: November 21, 2025|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Support Council for Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment, and SMEs Updates

Announcement Date

  • November 21, 2025

Key Changes

The Canary Islands' Tourism and Employment Department announced recent updates to the Support Council for Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

  • New representatives from universities, business associations, and local government bodies were appointed.

Departure and Replacement of Members

  • D. Francisco GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez from the University of La Laguna departs.
  • D. Eduardo Bezares Carretero from Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s business federation departs.
  • Replacements include:
    • D. Desiderio GutiĂ©rrez Taño (University of La Laguna)
    • Dña. Elena Vela SĂĄnchez (Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s business federation)

"These adjustments reflect ongoing efforts to ensure diverse and balanced representation, aligning with legal standards for gender equality and regional participation."

Implications and Broader Context

  • The council’s evolving composition indicates ongoing cooperation between public institutions, private organizations, and academic entities.
  • These changes are part of broader efforts by the regional government to:
    • Strengthen economic support structures.
    • Leverage local expertise and regional priorities.

Focus and Goals

  • The official appointment underscores the government’s focus on:
    • Collaborative policymaking.
    • Enhancing the vitality of the Canary Islands’ small business sector.
    • Adapting to new economic challenges.