Candidates for the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein OB position engage in an information session and panel discussion during the Wirtschaftscheck event
Mönchengladbach, Germany - The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Mittlerer Niederrhein has conducted an economic check on the mayoral candidates for the upcoming local election on September 14. The results of this check can be found on the IHK website at www.mittlerer-niederrhein.ihk.de/33126.
Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to get to know the mayoral candidates and their economic policy goals at a podium discussion taking place on August 21 at 6 pm at the Wissenscampus. The mayoral candidates confirmed to participate in this event are Felix Heinrichs (SPD), Dr. Christof Wellens (CDU), Marcel Klotz (Greens), Reiner Gutowski (FDP), and Sebastian Merkens (THE LEFT).
The economic check conducted by the IHK assesses the candidates' stated positions on key economic topics relevant to the region's prosperity and resilience. The mayoral candidates in Mönchengladbach have focused their economic policy priorities on sustainable urban development, supporting local business growth, and improving digital infrastructure.
Candidates prioritize expanding digital infrastructure and smart city initiatives to modernize the economic environment. They also support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored financial programs and aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Additionally, they promote vocational education and training to align workforce skills with regional industry needs.
Candidates also emphasize encouraging sustainable development, including energy efficiency and green technologies, in line with broader economic and environmental goals. They facilitate collaboration between municipal administration and the business community to create an attractive investment climate.
Registration for the podium discussion is required at www.mittlerer-niederrhein.ihk.de/33235. The audience will be involved in the discussion during the event. Participation is free.
The quality of the economic location in Mönchengladbach is determined by factors such as municipal costs and services, development of commercial areas, and quality of life in town centers. The IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein's economic check aims to provide voters with valuable insights into the candidates' economic policy goals and how they plan to shape the future of Mönchengladbach's economy.
- Entrepreneurs in Mönchengladbach can learn about the mayoral candidates' financial plans for business growth and digital infrastructure at the panel discussion on August 21, as all candidates - Felix Heinrichs (SPD), Dr. Christof Wellens (CDU), Marcel Klotz (Greens), Reiner Gutowski (FDP), and Sebastian Merkens (THE LEFT) - have confirmed their participation on the Lower Rhine region's IHK website.
- The upcoming local election in Mönchengladbach on September 14 features mayoral candidates who prioritize improving digital infrastructure, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with tailored financing programs, and fostering sustainable development through energy efficiency and green technologies. These economic policy goals are assessed in the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein's general-news economic check, which can be found on their website.
