Termine und News

IHK Ostbrandenburg, Viadrina and Western IHK Gorzów warn of long-term damage caused by ongoing border controls and call for rapid relief measures: Representatives from business and science report that the controls at the German-Polish border inhibit the mobility of workers and researchers, disrupt supply chains and make cross-border cooperation and education massively more difficult.

Labor market without momentum – unemployment rate remains at 6.4 percent: In November, a total of 14,633 people were registered as unemployed in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree. That is 26 fewer than in October and 373 more than in November 2024.

The German Rural Women's Association (dlv) is calling on women from rural regions to apply for the "Entrepreneur of the Year" competition in 2026. We are looking for female entrepreneurs who are successful with innovative ideas – whether in services, crafts, agriculture or other sectors. Applications are open until January 23, 2026.

IHK Ostbrandenburg honors 30 top young professionals as the best: 30 graduates were honored for their outstanding achievements as the best in dual training at a ceremony in Neuhardenberg Castle on November 13.

imakomm study shows importance of location communities for the business location: Current figures from the imakomm study "Location Communities of the Future", which were presented by location makers at the nationwide exchange of experiences on November 20, 2025, impressively show how much is being achieved locally.

Consumer demand for regional products from the food industry is unbroken in this country - despite global crises and the tense economic situation here in Germany.

The economic climate index in East Brandenburg has risen by two points to 90 compared to early summer, but remains below the growth threshold of 100 points. The development varies greatly depending on the sector and company size. The situation is particularly critical in industry, where weak demand due to geopolitical uncertainties coincides with rising costs.

Autumn revival on the labor market after a rise in unemployment: In September, a total of 14,825 people were registered as unemployed in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree. This is 515 fewer than in August and 542 more than in September 2024. The unemployment rate is 6.5 percent. In August, it stood at 6.7 percent and in September last year at 6.3 percent.

While several hundred thousand young people have started their training in Germany, the application phase for the next generation has already begun. The Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) are once again supporting them with a strong nationwide campaign that whets the appetite for training – fresh, bold and right on the pulse of the target group.

On 23.9.2025 from 4 p.m. there will be a celebration in the old hangar at Strausberg airfield. The "Startup Hangar Strausberg", one of the six startup centers funded by the state, will begin operations. Startups based in Brandenburg will be supported here to the east of Berlin over the next few years.