Economic development in Weilheim: New Association for Fresh Wind!

Economic development in Weilheim: New Association for Fresh Wind!

Weilheim, Deutschland - The business development agency in the Weilheim-Schongau district has been restructured and is planning to establish a club to improve the cooperation between the administration and the company. This step was discussed during a meeting of the IHK regional committee Weilheim-Schongau, where the focus was on economic issues and the strengthening of regional business development.

The members of the committee, including representatives of the IHK and the Oberland entrepreneurial group, discussed the current state of business development and the possibilities of redesign. Barbara Christ, a member of the board of the entrepreneurial group, explained that the idea of an association who actively supports business development is considered promising.

IHK regional committee is strong for the new approach

The chairman of the IHK committee, Klaus Bauer, emphasized the need for an effective interface between the administration and the economy. "Our economy absolutely needs a well -functioning interface between the administration and the company itself," said Bauer. The current situation requires an improvement in the offers that are made in the district office. The foundation of the association could help use resources more effectively.

Despite the positive approach, there are critical voices from entrepreneurship. Many are skeptical whether a club foundation can actually have the desired effect. However, Barbara Christ put it against it: "Nothing to do is not a solution. The idea of bundle the many voices in a single organization is a great opportunity to address the challenges of business development." This will also became clear in the conversations.

shortage of skilled workers as another central topic

Also on the agenda was the increasing shortage of skilled workers in Upper Bavaria. A study by the IFO Institute commissioned by the IHK Munich showed that the gap in the labor market could grow to around 41,000 people by 2027. IHK expert Elfi Kerschl pointed out that more stronger participation of women and older employees was necessary to reduce this defect.

The study identified several factors that limit the employment of these groups. False incentives such as spouse splitting and regulations for retirement help to ensure that existing potential is not exhausted. Kerschl demands that politics have to set appropriate incentives in order to keep the workers longer in working life and to actively search for solutions. "Every working hour counts," she said. In view of the demographic changes, a reform of the tax and social system is urgently necessary in order to make the work recording more attractive and thus promote fairness among taxpayers and between generations.