On **October 16**, the municipality of **Salò** welcomed the owners of the new **historic Salò businesses**, honored for their long-standing commercial traditions. Mayor **Francesco Cagnini** and the councilor for commerce **Andrea Battani** presented a symbolic keychain to representatives from five establishments, including the restaurant **Caprice Uno**, the watchmaker **Gobbi**, the perfumery **Ornella**, the pastry shop **Vassalli**, and the company **Veronesi**. These businesses, each with over 40 years of history, have recently been recognized by the Lombardy Region as outstanding examples of Salò commerce. During the meeting, the mayor emphasized the significance of these establishments in the city’s commercial fabric, describing them as a “heritage for all Salò residents.” With this new recognition, the number of historic businesses in the municipality rises to nineteen, highlighting a continuity and authenticity that narrate stories of generations and entrepreneurial resilience. The president of Salò ProMotion, **Andrea Maggioni**, remarked that each establishment represents an important chapter in local history, helping to keep the cultural identity of the community alive. Italian Version
Recognition for historical activities: the growth of Salò commerce
