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Mendoza Honors 40+ Long-Standing Businesses at 'Comercios con Historia' Event

The city highlighted decades of family enterprise through tiered awards recognizing 50 to over 100 years of local activity.

Overview

  • Mayor Ulpiano Suárez led Thursday’s ceremony at the Pérgola de la Peatonal Sarmiento recognizing businesses integral to the city’s identity.
  • Honorees received certificates and bespoke statuettes by tenure brackets of 50, 75, 90, and 100+ years following an opening artistic performance that traced the decades.
  • More than 40 firms from sectors such as media, manufacturing, retail, services, and hospitality were celebrated, including Casa Castro, Canal 9, Hotel Castelar, and others.
  • Only three businesses surpassed the century mark, with Diario Los Andes among them as it approaches 142 years in October.
  • Representatives from Guarnieri, Industrias Marrello, and Joyería Vendemmia emphasized gratitude for the recognition and the continuity of multi‑generational leadership.