German municipalities host networking events for local entrepreneurs

Municipalities in Germany are hosting networking events for local business owners to address economic challenges and foster regional growth.

In Mettmann, Mayor André Bär and the economic development office organized an entrepreneur breakfast at the town hall. The event focused on personal exchange regarding current economic hurdles, including rising energy prices, bureaucracy, labor shortages, and digitalization. Mayor Bär emphasized the importance of local businesses in creating jobs and contributing to the city's value creation, pledging continued support through infrastructure and service-oriented administration.

Similarly, Neukirchen-Vluyn is holding its second entrepreneur breakfast to strengthen local networking and cooperation. This session includes a technical focus on the circular economy and resource efficiency, featuring a presentation by the Effizienz-Agentur NRW regarding the state of North Rhine-Westphalia's first circular economy strategy. The event aims to inform businesses about opportunities in reuse, repair, and circular business models, as well as available funding and advisory services.