Five local bright spots: from the bear shirt to Austrian Dream

Five local bright spots: from the bear shirt to Austrian Dream

In the current economic situation, it is sometimes difficult to find positive news from the region. The country suffers from a gentle recession in the second year, and the general mood in Graz and the surrounding area is tense, especially in a region that depends heavily on the car sector. Nevertheless, there are encouraging developments that are worth highlighting. Five innovative companies and personalities from the region were nominated for the choice of heads in 2024, and they present a wide variety of approaches to be successful in the current challenge.

The first nominated is Thomas Müller, who founded the Lifestylem brand Baron Filou together with Georg Schrimpf. With its cute bear motif on T-shirts, sweaters and other accessories, the brand has established itself beyond Europe's borders. Originally from Graz, the founders prove that you can gain a foothold internationally with a creative idea.

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Another remarkable company comes from Paul holiday, who opened a hardware store in Griesgasse. He wanted to offer the opportunity to get everyday handicraft materials near the city without having to take long distances into large hardware stores. In addition to products, the holiday also offers creative workshops to show people what they can do with the right tool.

Majd Alhomsi gained a foothold in a completely different industry. As a refugee from Syria, he came to Austria in 2015 and has fought a place in the catering trade since then through tireless efforts and commitment. Today he is a partner of a branch of the successful restaurant chain Dean & David, which can not only stand for him, but for many similar stories. His path illustrates how integration and entrepreneurial spirit can go hand in hand.

The two founders Ines Wöckl and Alexander Rech are committed to more safety in road traffic with their start-up flasher. Your product works like a indicator that is worn on the arm to display other road users in which direction cyclists want to turn. This innovative solution should not only offer additional security, but also increase visibility in road traffic.

These five nominations are just a few examples of the positive developments in the Graz region. Despite the challenging overall economic conditions, these entrepreneurs show that new ways can be taken with creativity, commitment and commitment even in times of crisis. Details and more information about these remarkable stories are in a report www.kleinezeitung.at to be found.