BETANCURIA MUNICIPALITY

The Cabildo and the Ayuntamiento of Betancuria sign an agreement to stimulate commercial activity

Fuerteventura's Cabildo and the Ayuntamiento of Betancuria have signed an agreement to stimulate the activity of the municipality's small and medium businesses, with a budget of €14.999. Two initiatives will be organised: “Yo consumo en Betancuria” (I consume in Betancuria) and the promotion of the Mercadillo (market) de la Peña. The signature took place between the president of the Cabildo, Sergio Lloret, the councillor for Industry, Commerce and Handicrafts, Domingo Pérez, the mayor of Betancuria, Marcelino Cerdeña and the municipality's councillor for Commerce, José Cerdeña. The Mercadillo de la Peña will benefit from a budget of over €5.000, and include musical acts and a sound system for bands and background music. The promotional campaign “Yo consumo en Betancuria” includes an investment in the promotion of local businesses all over the island, with advertising in Puerto del Rosario and Corralejo, and 5.000 bags advertising the campaign will also be distributed.