Chalon-sur-Saône. A grand evening of crafts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chamber of Trades and Crafts

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Saône-et-Loire rewarded 14 artisans, without forgetting to highlight its staff Photo Nicolas Desroches

On the occasion of the centenary of the Chambers of Trades and Crafts (CMA), Emmanuel Poyen, President of the CMA of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and Jean-Philippe Boyer, President of the CMA of Saône-et-Loire, wanted to mark the occasion by organizing, this Wednesday, June 4, in Chalon-sur-Saône, a large evening of crafts.

100. This figure stood out throughout the evening. In total, 100 craft businesses in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté received trophies, including 14 in Saône-et-Loire, in front of 175 people. "Crafts in our department represent more than 13,000 businesses, 32,000 employees, and 2,000 apprentices trained every year," recalled Yves Séguy, Prefect of Saône-et-Loire.