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Economy & A Location for the Future
4 companies per year · ≥ 10 jobs each
A strong economy pays for the nursery, the cycle path and the clubhouse. I was this town’s business development officer for eight years and know the area inside out. For me, the economy is a matter for the boss. I don’t delegate it.
The problem
Papenburg is heavily reliant on one major employer. The crisis at the Meyer shipyard has shown just how vulnerable this makes the town. At the same time, the number of new development plans approved each year has fallen significantly. Where land and planning processes are at a standstill, not a single new job is created.
Here’s exactly how I do it
- › A dedicated point of contact for every business and every organisation, from the initial enquiry right through to approval.
- › 50 visits to companies and organisations per year, on an ongoing basis.
- › Faster approvals for standard cases; a clear response within a short time, even if it is a ‘no’.
- › Develop the 81-hectare Value Port and the Bokeler Bogen as sites for future development.
- › Actively attract industry that understands energy, the Ems and 230 years of industrial experience.