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LYON, France – The ‘Les Entrepreneurs’ network officially launched a major national consultation during its convention held in Lyon on November 9 and 10, 2026. The initiative aims to gather the primary concerns and proposals of executives from small, medium, and intermediate-sized enterprises (TPE, PME, and ETI) just months before the French presidential election.
Gathering Business Leader Expectations
The consultation process is designed to collect feedback on issues critical to business operations, including competitiveness, administrative simplification, innovation, and the evolution of the economic and regulatory framework. The Lyon convention served as the starting point for this initiative, bringing together approximately 100 participants in its initial phase.
According to the organizers, the contributions collected in Lyon and across other territories will be consolidated at a national level. This data will then be used to inform the network’s official positions when engaging with economic and political decision-makers.
Key Challenges Facing Businesses
The consultation comes at a time when companies are navigating significant economic headwinds. Key topics identified by the network include:
- The burden of social and fiscal charges
- Persistent difficulties in recruitment
- Ongoing regulatory transformations
- The imperative to maintain competitiveness in an uncertain economic environment
Strengthening the National Network
Franck Morize, president of ‘Les Entrepreneurs Rhône’, emphasized that the Lyon convention was crucial for aligning initiatives across different regions and strengthening the collective impact of the movement. Nationally, president Amir Reza-Tofighi aims to increase the network’s influence in the economic debate.
The Rhône branch of the network currently federates a community of 3,500 business leaders. The organization intends to leverage this strong local presence to ensure that the national consultation reflects concrete, ground-level issues faced by enterprises.
The event also featured a keynote address by Tony Estanguet, who spoke on the theme of “From the Impossible to the Possible,” focusing on collective action and the management of ambitious projects.
The ‘Grande Consultation des Entrepreneurs’ is now open to both business leaders and their employees, with contributions being accepted directly online.
Source: Lyon Entreprises
