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2026

14.01.2026 | Berlin-Brandenburg

Fast implementation instead of endless planning processes

Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Berlin and Brandenburg call for action on the i2030 rail infrastructure program - The chambers of industry and commerce in Berlin and Brandenburg have reacted with disillusionment to the federal government's response to a minor question from the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag on the i2030 infrastructure program. The answer makes it clear that the further financing of central rail projects, including the reconstruction of the Potsdam main line and the extension of several S-Bahn lines, is not secured.

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13.01.2026 | Ostbrandenburg

The "Eberswalder Würstchen" brand belongs in the region

IHK Ostbrandenburg, owner of the collective brand "Eberswalder Würstchen", insists on Brandenburg regionality. The Eberswalde sausage factories at the traditional Britz site are to be closed. Against this backdrop, the IHK Ostbrandenburg supports all efforts by the Brandenburg state government to preserve the site.

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10.01.2026 | Land Brandenburg

No hanging game: start coalition talks now

Jens Warnken, President of the Cottbus Chamber of Industry and Commerce, comments on the Brandenburg government crisis on behalf of the State Working Group of Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Brandenburg: "From the point of view of the business community, talks with the CDU on the formation of a new state government must now start immediately so that the government crisis in Brandenburg can be overcome quickly ... "

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07.01.2026 | Ostbrandenburg

The East Brandenburg labor market in December

Unemployment figures rise slightly due to seasonal factors – mixed picture looking back on the year: In December, a total of 14,782 people were registered as unemployed in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree. That is 149 more than in November and 70 more than in December 2024.

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05.01.2026 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Annual General Meeting 2025 | New Chairman and Board elected

The members of Mittlere Oder e.V., the German supporting association of the PRO EUROPA VIADRINA Euroregion, met on 11.12.2025 in Frankfurt City Hall for the ordinary general meeting. In addition to the 2024 annual financial statements, the working plan and budget for 2026 were also discussed and approved. The most important item on the agenda was the regular two-yearly election of the new Executive Board.

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2025

17.12.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Demand for skilled workers decreases

Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce: Declining demand for personnel masks ongoing shortage of skilled workers / Targeted strategies to secure skilled workers in Brandenburg form the basis for economic growth – The shortage of skilled workers is currently only in third place among the economic risks for the Brandenburg economy, according to the special evaluation of the autumn economic survey by the Brandenburg Chambers of Industry and Commerce.

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15.12.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

District of Märkisch-Oderland supports the Border Information Point of the PRO EUROPA VIADRINA Euroregion in Frankfurt (Oder)

On December 3, 2025, the agreement was signed between Mittlere Oder e.V., the German supporting association of the Euroregion PRO EUROPA VIADRINA, and the district of Märkisch-Oderland, on cooperation in setting up an information and advisory network to implement the Border Information Point of the Euroregion PRO EUROPA VIADRINA in Frankfurt (Oder).

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12.12.2025 | Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland

New aldermen appointed

On November 5, 2025, the Märkisch-Oderland district council made important personnel policy decisions for the future management of the administrative departments. Two experienced and highly qualified managers, Danny Jenssen and Bianka Boss, were elected as new deputies.

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08.12.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Poor mood in the tourism industry

IHK economic survey: Uncertainties about the future overshadow the entire tourism industry in the state of Brandenburg, which cannot draw a positive conclusion for the summer season this year. "Compared to last year, the assessment of the current business situation has deteriorated significantly," explains Ina Hänsel, President of the Potsdam Chamber of Industry and Commerce, on behalf of the Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

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04.12.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice

Border controls jeopardize cooperation

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.

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01.12.2025 |

Apply now: "Entrepreneur of the Year" 2026 wanted

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.

 

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27.11.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Location makers need support

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.

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23.10.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Direct Marketing Day 2025

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.

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17.10.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Industry with historically poor order situation

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.

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07.10.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

The East Brandenburg labor market in September

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.

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01.10.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Fresh, cheeky and in tune with the times

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.

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22.09.2025 | Strausberg

The "Startup-Hangar Strausberg" will be launched on 23.9.

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.

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15.09.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice

For an end to border controls on both sides

A meeting between Mayor Claus Junghanns and his Słubice counterpart Marzena Słodownik and the German government's coordinator for German-Polish inter-societal and cross-border cooperation, Knut Abraham MP, focused on the border controls on both sides and their negative impact on the twin city.

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05.09.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Knut Abraham visits the PRO EUROPA VIADRINA Euroregion

German-Polish partnerships at municipal level an anchor in cross-border cooperation in the heart of Europe: Knut Abraham, Member of the German Bundestag and Coordinator for German-Polish inter-societal and cross-border cooperation of the Federal Government, also used his visit to Frankfurt (Oder) on September 3, 2025 to meet with representatives of the PRO EUROPA VIADRINA Euroregion and the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

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03.09.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Vacations slow down the start of training

As of August 31, 1,295 new training contracts had been registered with the IHK Ostbrandenburg for the starting training year. This is 56 fewer contracts than at the same time last year. One of the reasons for this is that the start of training this year falls during the summer vacations; many school leavers have not yet made their decision or the contracts have not yet been submitted to the IHK.

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11.08.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Business representatives appeal to politicians

With the signing by Kamila Szwajkowska, Managing Director of the Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZIPH) in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the "Cross-border Appeal of the Economy" is now officially supported by a total of four partners. In addition to the Polish Chamber of Commerce, the IHK Ostbrandenburg, the IHK Cottbus and the Lubuskie Employers' Association (Organizacja Pracodawców Ziemi Lubuskiej – OPZL) are also participating in the appeal.

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07.08.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Commercial rent: Participate and benefit

IHK Ostbrandenburg is collecting data for the new rent index until the end of August – craft businesses are also invited to take part: The East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is currently updating the rent index for commercial properties and is asking companies to take part in the data collection by means of an anonymous survey. In addition to IHK companies, the call is also aimed specifically at craft businesses that use production, storage or office space.

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30.07.2025 | Land Brandenburg

US customs duties: bitter compromise for Brandenburg's economy

A framework agreement between the European Union (EU) and the USA was formally concluded on the night of July 28, 2025: US tariffs on EU imports now amount to 15 percent. This is significantly lower than the 30 percent originally announced, but much higher than in the past. For this reason, the chambers of industry and commerce in Brandenburg continue to warn of the economic consequences of the settled customs dispute for export-oriented industries if there are no long-term agreements on relief for all industries in the near future.

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29.07.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Brandenburg Innovation Award 2025

The Hirschaue estate was one of the winners of this year's Brandenburg Innovation Award as part of a joint project. The "reffiSchaf" project aims to establish a value chain for lamb and sheep meat and supports the preservation of Brandenburg's sheep farms and their cultural landscape.

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17.07.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Less patchwork, more turbo - Pro Wirtschaft alliance calls for a reduction in bureaucracy for affordable housing construction in East Brandenburg

In an open letter, the Pro Wirtschaft alliance addresses an appeal against the excessive regulation of housing construction, which is massively hindering urgently needed investment and the creation of affordable housing. The alliance members are in favor of practical reforms in housing construction and are calling for rapid relief for investors, municipalities and the economy in the region.

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03.07.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Brandenburg sets the course for a sustainable export economy

Under the motto "Strategically aligning foreign trade - strengthening Brandenburg's positioning on the world markets", the state of Brandenburg, together with the state working group of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs), today launched a comprehensive dialog process to revise the 2018 foreign trade concept.

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26.06.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Showing prospects in the region

East Brandenburg companies were recognized for their commitment to practical career and study orientation on site and schools were certified with the "School with outstanding career orientation" seal.

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17.06.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Six companies nominated for the Future Prize 2025

A total of 91 companies applied for the Brandenburg Future Prize this year. Six of them were nominated by the main jury for the final on November 21 at the Holiday Inn Berlin Airport Conference Center in Schönefeld. From our region, this is Metall- und Balkonbau Hansmann GmbH from Jacobsdorf.

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20.05.2025 | Oderland-Spree

More attention and money for infrastructure

Together with Frankfurt (Oder) and the districts of Märkisch-Oderland and Oder-Spree, the IHK Ostbrandenburg is calling for considerable investment in the region's transport routes.

 

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28.03.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Brandenburg Innovation Award 2025

This year, the state's Ministry of Economic Affairs is once again awarding prizes for outstanding and forward-looking innovations in the industry. Companies can apply for the award from now until March 28, 2025. The criteria are level of innovation, market maturity, added value and sustainability for the state of Brandenburg. Further information can be found at Start for Brandenburg Innovation Award 2025 - Brandenburger Innovationspreis

21.03.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Now the time is ripe for road, water, rail and fiber optics

The relaxation of the debt brake passed today in the Bundesrat paves the way for urgently needed investments. The IHK Ostbrandenburg has compiled a list of 25 infrastructure projects that have the highest priority from the perspective of the regional economy.

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17.03.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Junior Business Award presented as part of the Night of the Young Economy

The exciting topics ranged from the importance of the twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) - Słubice to the impact of reducing bureaucracy and the challenges of cross-border financing. Finally, Arite Stemmermann took first place with her look at the generation mix in start-ups.

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14.03.2025 | Land Brandenburg

500 billion euros for infrastructure: Brandenburg's chambers of industry and commerce call for targeted investment coupled with a reduction in bureaucracy

The SME sector in the state of Brandenburg welcomes the plans of the upcoming federal government for a 500 billion euro investment package to modernize infrastructure, which is to be voted on in the German Bundestag next Tuesday. At the same time, Brandenburg's chambers of industry and commerce are warning against the misuse of the funds and are calling for a consistent focus on investment projects.

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23.02.2025 | Land Brandenburg

IHKs: "More courage for change"

"No more business as usual! After the Bundestag elections, we now need a decisive change of course to stop the free fall in German competitiveness." This is what Potsdam's IHK President Ina Hänsel, Chairwoman of the State Working Group of the Brandenburg Chambers of Industry and Commerce, says.

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20.02.2025–09.05.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Starting signal for the "Brandenburg Future Prize" 2025

As of now, the chambers of commerce are once again launching the prestigious competition. Companies can now apply for the most important business prize in the country, which is being awarded for the 21st time this year and recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.

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13.01.2025–17.01.2025 | Oderland-Spree

IHK Ostbrandenburg offers 20 webinars in one week for day-to-day operations

At the start of the new year, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Ostbrandenburg is setting a new course in knowledge transfer for companies: From January 13 to 17, 2025, it is offering a compact webinar week for the first time. Under the motto "MORE KNOWLEDGE. With the IHK", entrepreneurs and their employees from industry, trade and services can expand their know-how. From a total of 20 one-hour webinars, they can choose exactly those that are useful to them in their day-to-day business.

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06.01.2025 | Landkreis Oder-Spree

Jobcenter Oder-Spree celebrates its 20th anniversary and looks positively to the future

The Oder-Spree municipal job center is starting the new year with an anniversary: 20 years since it was founded in 2005. It was a time in which the Oder-Spree district faced an enormous challenge, as the unemployment rate was almost 20 percent. Since the job center was founded, the labour market situation has developed positively. Today, the unemployment rate is around 6.4 percent - a significant decrease that reflects a stable and sustainable development of the labor market.

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2024

19.12.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Development of the industrial area on the A12 is progressing: Polish road opened

Since Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 12:00 noon, Polnische Straße has been completely reopened to traffic after a full closure of around seven months. The road connection built in 2021 from Polnische Straße in the Frankfurt (Oder) South freight village (GVZ) to the B 112 was extended by an additional lane over a length of 700 m in order to increase the efficiency of public transport access to GVZ-Süd.

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03.12.2024 | Märkisch-Oderland

Dolgelin wins "Our village has a future" competition in Märkisch-Oderland

The "Our village has a future" competition, which is held throughout Germany in successive rounds, offers participating villages the opportunity to show how they actively and proactively shape the structural, economic and cultural development of their living environment. The award ceremony took place on 23.11.2024 in the Kreiskulturhaus in Seelow. Many stakeholders from the participating villages came together for the ceremony.

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25.11.2024 | Oderland-Spree

Founder Award 2024 goes to Florian Henkel from Seecamp Waldreich

On November 21, 2024, the Spreepark event hall in Beeskow provided a large stage for start-ups in the Oderland-Spree region. The event was hosted by the Oderland-Spree start-up partners' working group, which presented the 2024 Founder Award and the 2024 Encouragement Award on this evening. The "Succession Award for the Oderland-Spree Region", sponsored by the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Frankfurt (Oder) Chamber of Skilled Crafts, was also presented for the first time in the region.

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25.11.2024 | Landkreis Oder-Spree

African swine fever: lifting of restriction zones in large parts of the Oder-Spree district and in the state of Brandenburg

The Office for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Inspection can announce further progress in the fight against African swine fever (ASF) in our region: Restricted zone II in the districts of Spree-Neiße and Oberspreewald-Lausitz is being reduced in size, while restricted zone I in the districts of Märkisch-Oderland, Oder-Spree, Dahme-Spreewald and in the independent city of Frankfurt (Oder) is largely being lifted and transferred to free territory.

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19.11.2024 | Märkisch-Oderland

For us, skilled workers are a matter for the boss and the boss's business

The "Chefinsache/Chefsache" campaign for skilled workers and locations was launched in Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Märkisch-Oderland (MOL) with an impressive poster campaign. The aim of the campaign is to highlight the Metropolitan Region East as an attractive place to live and work and to support regional companies in recruiting skilled workers.

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08.11.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder) – Eisenhüttenstadt

Future projects in the Frankfurt (Oder) – Eisenhüttenstadt economic region

The economic region of Frankfurt (Oder) and Eisenhüttenstadt continues to grow. In addition to the expansion of the "Log Plaza" logistics center in Frankfurt (Oder), Eisenhüttenstadt is also setting new accents: A 160-hectare industrial area is being developed here for logistics and industrial companies.

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07.11.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Annual balance on the East Brandenburg training market: Fewer young people unplaced – many training places still registered

The number of apprenticeships registered with the employment agency in East Brandenburg is almost exactly the same as last year. In Frankfurt (Oder) and the districts of Märkisch-Oderland and Oder-Spree, employers from the regional economy and administration registered a total of 2,339 company-based apprenticeships, which is 2 fewer than in the previous year.

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24.09.2024–27.09.2024 | Berlin

Oderland-Spree at the InnoTrans 2024

Once again this year, numerous representatives from business, politics and transport are expected at the world's largest trade fair for transport technology at Messe Berlin. Innovative solutions for sustainable #mobility will be discussed together. You are welcome to visit us at the stand of our service provider IPG Infrastruktur- und Projektentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH in the CityCube, Hall B | 210.

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13.09.2024 | Märkisch-Oderland

District evaluation committee visited participating villages in the state competition "Our village has a future" 2024

The "Our village has a future" competition has been held at federal and state level for decades and makes the commitment of the village population to the future of the villages visible. It is designed to support a long-term development process. Last week, the district evaluation committee visited the participating villages. A total of five villages successfully applied: Werbig, Dolgelin, Zechin, Ortwig and Reichenberg.

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02.08.2024 | Land Brandenburg

pro agro Marketing Award 2025 – natürlich Brandenburg!

By October 15, 2024, companies can apply for the marketing award in the categories of direct marketing, food industry and rural and nature tourism. Applications in the first two categories can take part in the competition for the EDEKA Regional Award at the same time.

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29.07.2024 |

Sustainable Impact Award 2024

WirtschaftsWoche, together with main sponsor Generali, premium partner Lavazza, partner BVMW and scientific partner Handelsblatt Research Institute, is looking for Germany's most sustainable companies in 2024 with the aim of recognizing medium-sized pioneers in the field of corporate sustainability.

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03.07.2024 | Land Brandenburg

Consumer campaign starts in July – Ministry provides significant budget

With the onset of the Ukraine crisis and the inflation-related price trends for food across the board, the reluctance to buy is also affecting small and medium-sized companies in the food industry in Brandenburg. The opportunity to influence consumer attitudes and, not least, purchasing behaviour in the medium term in these times had already been recognized by the Brandenburg Food Industry Entrepreneurs' Initiative and flanked by campaigns in 2022 and 2023.

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03.07.2024 | Land Brandenburg

pro agro marketing prize 2024 for AGRARGENOSSENSCHAFT NEUZELLE

The AGRARGENOSSENSCHAFT NEUZELLE, an agricultural enterprise equipped with state-of-the-art technology and "scattered" across 18 municipalities and 13 locations in south-east Brandenburg, was awarded the pro agro Marketing Prize 2024 in the direct marketing category. As active cooperative members, the more than 60 families rely on closed cycles as a quality feature.

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03.07.2024 | Land Brandenburg

29th Brandenburger Landpartie a complete success

In perfect weather, around 75,000 visitors made their way to rural Brandenburg on the second weekend in June to find out about agriculture, regional products and economic cycles, discover the region's farmers and get to know the faces behind the products better at the largest state-wide event. The organizers, pro agro e.V., the Brandenburg State Farmers' Association and the Brandenburg Rural Women's Association, and the almost 150 hosts were very satisfied.

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07.05.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Construction work to develop the industrial area on the A12 will begin shortly

Over the next two years, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) will develop the "Industriegebiet an der A12" (IG A12), which was secured under planning law with the B-Plan Statutes (BP-18-002) from 2013, in terms of media technology and traffic. The industrial area on the A12 is located south of the A12 freeway in the Frankfurt (Oder) district, directly next to the Frankfurt (Oder)-West freeway exit and south of the Frankfurt (Oder)-Süd freight village.

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30.04.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

The East Brandenburg labor market in April 2024

Slight spring recovery on the labor market / Under 14 thousand unemployed again in East Brandenburg: In the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree, a total of 13,976 people were registered as unemployed in April. This is 267 fewer than in March and 334 more than in April a year ago. The unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.2 percent, compared to 6.3 percent in March.

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14.03.2024 | Fürstenwalde/Spree

Replacement construction for the Fürstenwalde lock

At the invitation of Michael Kellner (Member of Parliament and PStS in the BMWK) and Erdmute Scheufele (Member of the Oder-Spree District Council), a press event was held on March 7, 2024 at the Fürstenwalde lock with an alliance of local shippers, shipping companies and port operators as well as the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce to usher in a new era of inland shipping on the Oder-Spree Canal.

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28.02.2024 | Flughafenregion

Airport region's economy increasingly slowed down by infrastructure bottlenecks

There is an urgent need for action in planning the transport infrastructure around the airport and Tesla region. This is shown by the joint "Traffic and bottleneck analysis of the airport surroundings and Tesla region" by the municipal working group Dialogforum Airport Berlin Brandenburg and the Berlin-Brandenburg Chambers of Industry and Commerce.

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26.02.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Frankfurt (Oder) and Oder-Spree district: administrative heads meet together for the first time

With the district reform in 1993, implemented under the then Prime Minister Manfred Stolpe, the independent city of Frankfurt (Oder) and the newly founded district of Oder-Spree officially became neighbors. After more than 30 years of good cooperation and neighbourly relations, there was a premiere on Tuesday, 20 February 2024: the administrative heads met together for the first time.

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26.02.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)

New logistics location in East Brandenburg continues to grow

ALCARO Invest, an owner-managed and nationwide specialist for the development, operation and letting of logistics and commercial real estate, has received planning permission for the second logistics property in Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder). René Wilke, Mayor of the City of Frankfurt (Oder), personally handed over the building permit yesterday to Peter Bergmann and Arne Haeger, the responsible project managers at ALCARO Invest.

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2023

16.10.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Nearly 13 million euros for industrial estate on the A12 motorway

Land Brandenburg promotes development after successful application - The city of Frankfurt (Oder) has received a funding decision from the Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB) for the expansion of the transport infrastructure and for the construction of media technology infrastructure in the industrial area on the A12.

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14.09.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

"Business in Action" implements 12 projects together

A total of 17 projects were submitted this year, twelve of which were successfully realized or in some cases are still being realized. It was painted, sprayed, dug, concreted and screwed. More than 20 regional companies helped in the process.

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23.06.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Property market report 2022 available

As reported by the office of the expert committee for land values in the Oder-Spree district and in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the eponymous expert committee decided on May 17, 2023, the current property market report.

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22.06.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Sebastian Jungnickel is the new head of economic development

With effect from June 1, 2023, the position of Head of Economic Development in the Municipality of Frankfurt (Oder) has been reoccupied with Sebastian Jungnickel. Claus Junghanns, Mayor and Councillor for Order and Safety, Economy and Central Services: "I am very pleased that the city of Frankfurt (Oder) could win a competent and strong leadership head of economic development with Sebastian Jungnickel. ..."

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12.05.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Interactive budget guides through the finances of Frankfurt (Oder)

The city of Frankfurt (Oder) would like to present its budget more transparently and make it accessible at a lower threshold in order to make municipal activities and their financing even more comprehensible. This is to succeed from now on with the "interactive budget", a tool of the company Axians IKVS GmbH, which can now be viewed on the city website.

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28.03.2023 | Ostbrandenburg

Inland shipping is climate-friendly

President of the East Brandenburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the future of the Oder: "Our state has many rivers and canals that are very well suited for shipping. They offer connections to Poland and the Czech Republic as well as to the Western European waterway network. As a transport route, the Oder can make a valuable contribution to climate protection. It is an option to shift more traffic off the road."

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22.03.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

"Care4Care" - European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) participates in EU research network project on nursing care

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is participating in the European research network project "Care4Care", which has set itself the goal of improving the working situation of nursing staff. Researchers in six European countries will develop proposed solutions for the care situation at national and EU level over the next three years as part of the project, which has a budget of 2.7 million euros.

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20.03.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Frankfurt-Słubice Master Plan 2025-2035

A few days ago, around 40 representatives of the city administrations and city councils from Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice, as well as the Brandenburg Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning, the Joint Berlin-Brandenburg Planning Office and the Marshal's Office of the Lubuskie Voivodeship, met in the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice for a workshop on cross-border urban development in the twin city.

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09.02.2023 | Flughafenregion

Regional development fund for the airport region launched

February 9 marks the launch of the Regional Development Fund of the Municipal Working Group Dialogue Forum Airport Berlin Brandenburg. Five Brandenburg municipalities and one Berlin district are paying over 100,000 euros into the fund. This entitles them to apply for funding for projects in the airport region that are of cross-regional and intermunicipal significance and cross administrative boundaries.

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27.01.2023 | Berlin

Alderman Rainer Schinkel in conversation with Economics Minister Dr. Jörg Steinbach at Green Week

Since January 20, the Green Week, the world's largest trade fair for food, agriculture and horticulture, has been in full swing. Thousands of people are still drawn to the Berlin exhibition grounds until January 29. Like also the alderman Rainer Schinkel. The tourism association Seenland Oder-Spree (TSOS) represents the entire travel region and thus also the district Märkisch-Oderland.

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19.12.2022 | Strausberg

Secure your fiber optic connection!

Action period in Strausberg and local parts until 31 January 2023 extended - in Strausberg surf many consumers so far slowed down by the Internet. Thanks to the federal funding program "Broadband Expansion", which is financed by the federal government, the state and the district, slow Internet speeds could soon be a thing of the past. How is that possible? Quite simply, the federal funding program provides that underserved addresses located in the so-called white spot can receive a fiber-optic home connection 100% free of charge.

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19.12.2022 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Easier access to short-time allowance extended until end of June 2023

The federal cabinet has approved the extension of access relief for the receipt of short-time allowance. Until June 30, 2023, it will continue to be sufficient if at least 10 percent of employees in companies have a work loss of more than 10 percent. In addition, there will be no build-up of negative working time balances. Temporary workers can also be supported.

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15.12.2022 | Märkisch-Oderland

District budget Märkisch-Oderland 2023 prepared

The district budget Märkisch-Oderland 2023 has been prepared. According to the current status, the planned expenses of 429 million euros are only matched by income of 419.8 million euros. The shortfall of almost 9.2 million euros will be offset by a withdrawal from the reserve. The rate of assessment of the district levy remains as already in the year 2022 with 39.3 per cent.

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01.12.2022 |

Positive prospects for the airport region

Much progress reported at the 3rd Municipal Policy Forum - The working group leaders of the Municipal Working Group Dialogue Forum Airport Berlin Brandenburg were able to report above all many positive things about important projects that are of significance for the region as a whole. Topics included the Joint Cycle Route Concept for the airport region, the Regional Development Fund, and the Climate Protection Network.

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01.12.2022 | Ostbrandenburg

The East Brandenburg labor market in November

Unemployment rate in East Brandenburg unchanged at 5.8 percent - In October, a total of 12,932 people were registered as unemployed in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree. That is one person less than in October and 462 more than in November 2021. The unemployment rate remained at 5.8 percent. In November 2021, it had been at 5.5 percent.

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24.11.2022 | Frankfurt (Oder)

First logistics hall leased at Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder)

Alcaro Invest GmbH has completed and fully leased the first of several planned logistics properties at the Log Plaza Frankfurt (Oder) site. Namely, to the EV Cargo group of companies, which will use the logistics property with more than 47,500 square meters of leasable space for the distribution and storage of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

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08.04.2022 | Fürstenwalde/Spree

3rd network meeting of the regional economic development agencies

On 17 March 2022 as part of the regional management to support the TESLA environment development in the Oderland-Spree region
The stakeholders of the economic development have exchanged views on the joint work priorities for the third time. As an introduction to the focus topic of this meeting, the Regional Management Oderland-Spree presented the regional commercial and industrial site monitoring, the technical implementation of which was subsequently presented in more detail by the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB).

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2021

09.10.2021 | Grünheide (Mark)

Regional management at the County Fair by TESLA

On October 9, 2021, Tesla held its County Fair, a kind of "open house". Thousands of people accepted the invitation and visited the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. Among them was the Regional Management Oderland-Spree.

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19.08.2021 | Fürstenwalde/Spree

1st network meeting in Fürstenwalde

The stakeholders in economic development - from the local to the state level - exchanged views for the first time on the future joint focal points of their work. In addition to the presentation of the working methods of the regional management and the results of the commercial space survey, the focus was on future topics and the involvement of further target groups.

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Vergangene Termine aus der Wirtschaft

2026

22.01.2026 | 09:00–12:00 | Altlandsberg

Altlandsberger Schlossgespräche – Economy meets state politics

The "Altlandsberger Schlossgespräche" series of events will enter a new round on January 22, 2026 with the focus on "Business meets state politics". From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Schlossgut Altlandsberg, participants can look forward to inspiration for the 2026 business year and the opportunity to contribute their perspectives directly to the dialog with state politicians.

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2025

04.12.2025 | 19:00 | Online

Webinar "Establishment grant for young farmers in the state of Brandenburg"

In the state of Brandenburg, young farmers can receive a business start-up grant if they set up or buy an agricultural business or take over a farm as part of a transfer within or outside the family. Björn Hallmann from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Consumer Protection (MLEUV) of the state of Brandenburg will present the business start-up grant in the webinar on 4.12.2025.

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27.11.2025 | 13:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

"Neighborhood as an economic engine" – German-Polish conference

On Thursday, November 27, the German-Polish conference "Neighborhood as an Economic Driver" will take place at the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice from 1:00 p.m. From 5:00 p.m., a get-together will offer space for exchange and networking. The aim of the conference is to strengthen economic dynamism on the German-Polish border.

 

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15.10.2025 | 10:00–16:30 | Beeskow

5th NETWORK MEETING "Playground Brandenburg East"

The fifth network meeting of the Brandenburg Venues project will take place on October 15, 2025 at Beeskow Castle. With this project, the association not only wants to bring together the association's artists and groups with Brandenburg event organizers, but also work with them and regional cultural administrations to get to the bottom of the conditions for a prosperous artistic and cultural landscape in Brandenburg.

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27.09.2025 | 12:00 | Beeskow

"Just do it" – Enabling culture conference & festival

Format and location development, village and regional development with creative means are an original part of what makes the region attractive and worth living in. In the federal funding program "Faktor K – Forschung zum Faktor Kultur in ländlichen Räumen", the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and the weissensee kunsthochschule berlin are investigating the diverse structures, conditions and effects of artists and cultural workers and their networks in eastern Brandenburg.

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21.09.2025 | 11:00–17:00 | Storkow (Mark)

Nature Park Court Festival at Burg Storkow

On Sunday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the traditional Nature Park Farm Festival will take place at Burg Storkow. Around 45 traders and 15 food stalls will be offering products from Brandenburg and various delicacies at the regional market. A lively stage program provides atmospheric entertainment in the castle courtyard.

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13.09.2025 | 9:30 | Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland

Hiking with a horse in Rehfelde near Strausberg

On September 13, 2025, there will be a special format in Brandenburg's horse country: set off on a journey together with stakeholders from equestrian businesses, politics, society and tourism: on foot, on horseback and by carriage. The aim is to make the horse more visible as part of our rural environment and to start a conversation, literally, step by step, under the motto "We are on our way".

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09.09.2025 | 17:00–19:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

#darum FrankfurtOder – the NEXTStepNetwork invites you to the next event on September 9, 2025

In March 2025, the new format #darum FrankfurtOder – the NextStepNetzwerk – was launched at Frankfurt City Hall. The network aims to make the first few years of self-employment easier for founders and young companies. It helps them make important contacts, identify opportunities for cooperation and use resources more efficiently. Following the successful first events, the network's cooperation partners invite you to the next event.

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02.09.2025–02.10.2025 | Land Brandenburg

Events organized by the IHK Ostbrandenburg

The IHK Ostbrandenburg provides information about various events and dates in September: workshops and webinars, network meetings, the Brandenburg Export Day and the IT Security Day.

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01.09.2025–31.10.2025 |

Day of the Regions

The two-month format is currently the only event platform for regionality in Germany that makes regions with all their stakeholders and potential visible and regionality tangible. The events, markets, excursions, webinars and trips that take place annually on and around Thanksgiving Sunday for the Day of the Regions are bundled on an online platform.

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08.08.2025 | 17:00 | Storkow (Mark)

New impetus and networking for the region at Casual Friday in Storkow

The IHK Ostbrandenburg, together with the Mittelstandsverein Storkow, invites you to its 7th Casual Friday on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5 p.m. at the Hirschluch youth education center in Storkow (Mark) – for networking between local entrepreneurs, politics and administration.

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26.06.2025 | 18:00–20:30 | Schönefeld

Progress and quality of life in the airport region

Under the title "Economic Development in the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Region", the Airport Berlin Brandenburg Dialogue Forum is inviting you to the 7th Municipal Policy Forum. The focus is on the economic dynamics surrounding BER Airport.

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12.04.2025 | 09:00–15:00 | Märkisch-Oderland

3rd Neuhardenberg Job Festival

The job center, together with the employment agency, is also organizing numerous "get-together events" in 2025 to bring young people and jobseekers directly together with companies.

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08.04.2025 | Frankfurt (Oder)

#darumFrankfurtOder - NextStepNetwork

On March 11, 2025, the kick-off event for the new event took place at City Hall. Around 50 founders, start-ups, company successors and young entrepreneurs accepted the invitation from the Frankfurt Economic Development Agency and its partners to network across industries, exchange experiences and gain inspiration for their business ideas.

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28.02.2025 | Ostbrandenburg

Nationwide photo competition "My training moment"

The chambers of industry and commerce (IHKs) in the state of Brandenburg have launched a state-wide trainee photo competition. They are looking for creative pictures that vividly capture everyday training in Brandenburg companies - from unusual activities and bizarre encounters to great work results that make people proud.

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13.02.2025 | 10:00–15:00 | Berlin-Brandenburg

Study: Successful water tourism in Berlin-Brandenburg held back by labor shortage and bureaucracy

During the coronavirus pandemic, water tourism in Berlin and Brandenburg experienced an enormous growth spurt. Ten years after the first survey, the industry continues to be an important economic factor in the region. For the initiators of the new study "Economic effects in water tourism in Berlin and Brandenburg", the focus must be placed even more strongly on sustainable, qualitative growth in the coming years.

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10.02.2025–19.02.2025 | 15:45 | Land Brandenburg

Decisive political action required for the economy

On January 23, 2025, the three chambers of industry and commerce published their key economic policy demands for the future German government. In a joint position paper, seven key areas of action are highlighted: securing skilled workers, reducing bureaucracy, a future-oriented budget and financial policy, expanding infrastructure, a modern funding policy and promoting sustainability and internationalization.

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27.01.2025 | 17:00 | Ostbrandenburg

German economy shrinks

The "Pro Wirtschaft" alliance invites you to the Candidates Forum to think ahead and provide positive impetus for East Brandenburg's economy.

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2024

27.11.2024 | 17:30–18:30 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Climate protection after Baku – Viadrina climate economist reports on the World Climate Conference

Climate economist Prof. Dr. Reimund Schwarze from the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) has once again been following this year's World Climate Conference, which ends this weekend in Baku. On Wednesday, November 27, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., he will report on his observations in a discussion with Amelie Kutter from the Viadrina Institute for European Studies (IFES). Interested parties are cordially invited to attend the event in the Gräfin-Dönhoff building or follow it online.

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15.11.2024 | 9:30–13:30 | Eisenhüttenstadt

Innovationsfunken: Artificial intelligence in production, trade and research

The cities of Eisenhüttenstadt and Frankfurt (Oder) are inviting entrepreneurs from the region and interested parties to the event "Innovationsfunken: Artificial intelligence in production, trade and research" as part of their joint economic development program. The free event will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 9.30 a.m. at the IPS Group in Eisenhüttenstadt.

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05.11.2024 | 16:30 | Frankfurt (Oder)

"Founding with a head start" – Viadrina start-up center and IHK Ostbrandenburg invite you to an event on company succession

Taking over a company instead of starting from scratch – this is the topic of a joint event by the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Start-up Center and the East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Tuesday, 5 November at 4.30 p.m. in the Viadrina Senate Hall. At the event, entrepreneur Ronny Gomoll will talk about his experiences. Gomoll took over two companies in 2023 – ABW Abbundwerk GmbH and Holz-Meyer GmbH.

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05.11.2024 | 9:00–12:00 | Fürstenwalde/Spree

From the university to the company: Attracting international specialists for the Brandenburg labor market

The topic of recruiting skilled workers is currently on everyone's lips and is both an opportunity and a challenge, especially for companies. How can international specialists and graduates be successfully recruited and integrated into companies? We want to get to the bottom of this question at this event and discuss it with you and the experts present.

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14.10.2024 | 18:00 | Grünheide (Mark)

Economic forum "Infrastructure development in the @see region"

Together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, @see has developed a format to inform, exchange and discuss various topics in the @see region. The series of events will be continued and on 14.10.2024 in the Bürgerhaus Kagel, in Grünheide (Mark) together with Mr. Minister Rainer Genilke – Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Planning of the State of Brandenburg, invited to the event on "Infrastructure Development in the @see Region".

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21.09.2024 | Oderland-Spree

Large regional and farmers' market on September 21 in Altranft

Everything is set to turn green in Altranft: the regional and farmers' market with the Day of Crafts and the traditional harvest parade awaits its guests. Since the beginning of the year, preparations have been underway for a day that will delight families, young and old, guests from the region and Berlin alike. Framed by a diverse market event with all that the region has to offer in terms of food, drink and crafts, a varied program of music, information, artistry and conversation awaits.

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28.05.2024 | 9:00 | Berlin

"The EU as a compliance super legislator" – European University Viadrina invites you to the 11th Viadrina Compliance & Integrity Congress

From cyber security and better protection of whistleblowers to discussions about fair supply chains – the European Union is shaping current compliance developments like never before. The 11th Viadrina Compliance & Integrity Congress on Tuesday, May 28, will discuss current developments from the perspective of science, business and administration.

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24.05.2024 | 10:00–13:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

DIGITAL COMPETENCE in a professional context

The developments in the digital world in recent years are fascinating. However, it is not easy to keep up with the rapid changes - and to deal with them if necessary. To remain competitive, companies need to implement digital technologies and AI solutions. The key to this is DIGITAL COMPETENCE. Let yourself be inspired on May 24 by new ideas on how this can be achieved.

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30.04.2024 | 18:00 | Burg Storkow

Business Forum of the Ostbrandenburg Business Development Corporation on April 30

The Ostbrandenburgische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg and the Brandenburg Economic Development Agency, invites you to an economic forum on April 30. The establishment of the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide will have an impact on economic growth in the @see region, Oderland-Spree and Brandenburg as a whole, as well as other positive effects, which the event aims to provide detailed information about.

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25.04.2024 | 9:00–12:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Future Day in the city administration of Frankfurt (Oder)

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., school pupils will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the various professional fields of the city administration. From advising citizens to emergency medical assistance and civil engineering: There are many variations of administrative training and study professions. The Future Day offers individual advice and an opportunity to talk to trainees and students from the city administration.

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17.04.2024 | 16:30–20:00 | Potsdam

Regional annual reception on 17.04.2024 in Potsdam

The Mittelstand. BVMW e.V. Bundesverband, Wirtschaftsregion Berlin Brandenburg Süd-West invites you to its annual reception with this year's motto "MOMENTUM – Energy – Enthusiasm – Conviction – SMEs / Engine and future of the German economy" in the Schinkelhalle in Potsdam.

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15.04.2024–26.04.2024 | Online

WOW – Weeks of professional orientation and further development for adults

Today's labor market is in a state of flux. Over the course of a career, employees go through a variety of professional and personal changes. During its nationwide campaign weeks from April 15–26, 2024, the Employment Agency's careers advice service for adults will provide exclusive advice on many questions and topics such as career orientation, re-entry, the job market of the future or strengthening one's own skills and offers extensive advice and networking opportunities.

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13.03.2024 | Berlin

Future Day for SMEs 2024

On Wednesday, 13 March 2024, decision-makers from business and politics will meet at the SME Future Day 2024 to discuss the topics relevant to the future of SMEs: from digitalization and the energy transition to new work, mobility and connectivity. Join us and experience a day of exciting discussions, inspiring information and excellent networking.

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28.02.2024–02.03.2024 | Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice

Dates for the week from 26.02. to 03.03.2024

This week, the meeting of the Joint Committee of the European Twin City Frankfurt (Oder) – Słubice, the third workshop on the design of the Magistrale and the future dialog "East Germany has the choice" are on the agenda.

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28.02.2024 | 17:30–19:30 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Third public workshop on planning the Magistrale

As part of the plans to renovate and redesign the Magistrale in Karl-Marx-Straße, the city is now inviting people to the third public workshop. This will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at BLOK O, Karl-Marx-Straße 182 on the topics of monument preservation, traffic, mobility and accessibility.

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2023

25.11.2023 | 10:00–16:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Attracting skilled workers with Frankfurt campaign and training fair

As part of the Frankfurt campaign, the training fair "Die Mitmachmesse" on November 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the exhibition halls at Frankfurt Westkreuz will be supported. The fair offers the opportunity not only to obtain a wealth of information on work and training opportunities in Frankfurt (Oder) and the region, but also to try out specific fields of activity for yourself at the more than 100 exhibiting companies.

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14.10.2023 | 10:00–15:00 | Eisenhüttenstadt

Startzeit Mit-Mach-Event in Eisenhüttenstadt

On 14.10.2023, the Startzeit@steel MIT-MACH-EVENT will take place at the TrainingsCentrum in Eisenhüttenstadt. Companies, institutions and leisure facilities in the region will present themselves there. Startzeit is the educational event for the whole family around training, study and career.

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25.08.2023–05.09.2023 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Press dates: "Economy in Action" project implementations

Invitation for media representatives | As part of the summer of action of "Economy in action", local companies support social institutions in the implementation of various project requests. Dates of implementation have been agreed for various projects, to which media representatives are invited.

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08.07.2023–09.07.2023 | 12:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Information booth of the city administration at the HanseStadtFest

During the HanseStadtFest "Bunter Hering" (July 7 to 9, 2023), the Frankfurt (Oder) city administration, including the human resources department with trainees, the economic development department, the civic participation department, the Frankfurt-Słubice cooperation center and the city archive, will also be represented together with the city marketing department at an information stand on Brunnenplatz.

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31.05.2023 | 12:30–20:00 | Berlin

Business Day 2023 of the Metropolitan Region East

Health Care of Tomorrow - Shaping the Future of the Health Care Industry in the Metropolitan Region East Berlin-Brandenburg Together. The Business Day 2023 will be dedicated to the increasingly important future issues of the healthcare industry.

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27.04.2023 | 14:30 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Profit versus Planet? - Transfer Office of the Viadrina organizes workshop on "Corporate Sustainability"

Efficient use of energy, conservation of resources and a focus on the common good - even small and medium-sized enterprises in the region can no longer avoid these demands. The transfer office of the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) invites entrepreneurs on Thursday, April 27 to the event "Sustainability in the company", which is precisely about these aspects of successful business.

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19.04.2023 | 17:00–19:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Economy in action: Project exchange on April 19 again in presence

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, social institutions will present their project ideas at the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) as part of the "Economy in Action" initiative. Interested companies will simultaneously offer their knowledge and skills for implementation.

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09.02.2023 | 08:00–10:00 | Frankfurt (Oder)

Business breakfast and exchange in Frankfurt (Oder)

Structural change in Lusatia - opportunities for neighboring regions? Let us inform you at a joint breakfast about the current opportunities for your business and share together - for a better future we can shape together!

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2021