On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the Zappeion Hall, the presentation of the album of the Demetrios and Blanche Lambropoulou Charitable Foundation took place, titled: “Afoi Lambropoulou, 1901 – 1999 ‘Choosing Before You – For You'”

The Demetrios and Blanche Lambropoulou Charitable Foundation gathered in one volume the history of the store from 1901 to 1999, as well as the journey of its founders through testimonies, minutes of general meetings, newspaper clippings, and advertisements that show the changes and trends in the life of the Greeks. It vividly and usefully captures the history of a pioneering, prosperous business and a large family of merchants who left their indelible mark on the city.

The purpose of the album is not only to contribute to the study of entrepreneurship in Greece but also to promote sound business practices that create wealth in harmony with society, rather than at its expense.

Historian and author Eleni Beneki, during the presentation of the historical album, highlighted the vast reach of the Lambropoulou family’s ventures and the way their journey aligns with the history of the country.

At the event, the President of the Hellenic Association of Enterprises & Retail Sales (SELPE), Antonis Makris, emphasized that “the album brings the subject of Greek entrepreneurship back into focus,” while the speech by Emmanouil Lekakis, former Economic Director of Afoi Lambropoulou, was moving.

In the official greeting, special mention was made of the donors Demetrios & Blanche Lambropoulou by President Xenia P. Lambropoulou, granddaughter of the founder of the stores Xenofontos Lambropoulos and daughter of the late honorary and lifelong President of the Foundation, Takis X. Lambropoulos.

The presentation was accompanied by a historical exhibition of materials related to the Afoi Lambropoulou business, curated by museologist Alexandra Charitpatou. The exhibition featured rich material such as old packaging, advertisements, and objects that reflected the aesthetics and spirit of the time.

The presentation of the album concluded with a brief musical tribute to the history of the EMI/Columbia record company, with well-known songs performed live with piano accompaniment.

Source : emea.gr