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What Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Offers
Through a wide range of services, the Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Agency (WiFöG) supports companies, start-ups, and investors in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. We also assist businesses planning to relocate to our region or open a new site. We help locate available properties as well as commercial and industrial sites, organize professional development workshops, and provide advice on funding opportunities. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the district, we are able to offer our services to the local business community free of charge. Working alongside our cooperation partners, we act as a key facilitator, constantly forging new connections to address specific needs and challenges.
Overview ofour services
Location Search
Are you looking for an office floor, a property, or commercial space for your company? WiFöG helps you find the right location for your business in Southwest Mecklenburg—free of charge. Simply arrange a no-obligation consultation with our team. During this meeting, we take the time to explore your specific needs and requirements. We don’t just ask the right questions; we listen carefully, too. After all, finding the ideal space for your business is a top priority for us. Once we understand your requirements, we can offer you locations with excellent logistics and top-tier terms. Across the district’s 50 developed commercial parks, a wide range of options is available, including industrial halls, offices, commercial buildings, retail spaces, specialized properties, and even woodland plots. We can also facilitate suitable sites for companies with operations that entail higher levels of environmental impact. Best of all, the economic development agency remains by your side as a dedicated personal contact throughout every step of the process.
Advisory services for local businesses
The Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Agency offers you more than just advice on your business projects. We can also facilitate valuable connections, thanks to our ongoing dialogue with local authorities and businesses in the district. We view ourselves as networkers dedicated to the success of solo entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises in the region. Our agency is committed to providing practical answers to the current questions facing founders, business owners, and investors. Our friendly team advises local businesses on funding opportunities for site expansions or conversions. Naturally, we also provide support during turbulent times when a clear path out of a difficult situation needs to be found. Furthermore, we aim to ensure that our efforts to secure skilled labor benefit local companies. We are also happy to provide input if you need assistance developing strategic projects.
Funding Advice
We guide you and your business idea to success! You can take advantage of our free consultation services regarding the current funding landscape for your project. When it comes time to implement your business idea, our experienced team will guide you safely through the maze of potential contacts. Upon request, we can provide support during crucial meetings with authorities, banks, and other institutions. Drawing on years of experience, we offer tips on how to best prepare for these appointments. We also provide active support in selecting a suitable commercial or industrial site in our region, thoroughly assessing the key criteria your company’s location needs to meet. We would be happy to show you the available sites and introduce you to your future neighbors on-site, allowing you to see firsthand whether the area aligns with your vision. And after the groundbreaking? We remain at your side as an advisor for all location-related matters.
Networking
The Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Agency (WiFöG) brings people together and paves the way for companies to achieve long-term success. Over the years, we have built numerous valuable partnerships across the region and earned the trust of ministries, administrative bodies, public agencies, and banks. Founders, entrepreneurs, and investors all stand to gain from our strong network; because we know the direct routes to key decision-makers, we can open doors for important discussions. This service comes at no cost to you, as WiFöG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. If you wish to bring your ideas to life in our beautiful region, get in touch with us sooner rather than later. We are happy to accompany you to all important appointments with authorities and public agencies. With our support, you can be confident that you will make a positive impression on the institutions within our district. Become part of our extensive network.
Support for starting a business
Fostering a region’s economic development involves many facets. Young, innovative companies are a key factor, which is why we are happy to guide you through the startup process. The first step toward your success is our startup advisory service—offered free of charge, just like all subsequent steps. Working alongside partners from various sectors, the WiFöG pursues the goal of dynamic growth through streamlined, unbureaucratic collaboration. We cooperate with chambers of commerce, industry associations, public authorities, and ministries, among others. Over the years, this approach has enabled us to build a powerful network that is available for your business to leverage at any time. Furthermore, we have launched effective initiatives to combat the shortage of skilled labor. The “Digital Commuter Mail” (digitale Pendlerpost), the seal for family-friendly employers, and the Food Academy are among the measures spearheaded by the Southwest Mecklenburg Economic Development Agency (WiFöG)—though it was through collaboration that they truly gained their significance.
Securing skilled workers
Through the LUP-O-MAT and the Jobpost, we contribute to securing a skilled workforce in the region. Companies can apply for the Family Seal to demonstrate their commitment to work-life balance. Family-friendly employers have a better chance of attracting skilled professionals and retaining them within the company in the long term. Contact WiFöG to learn more about creating a family-friendly work environment. We advise business owners on how family-friendliness and economic success can go hand in hand. Even small businesses can implement various measures to help employees balance their professional and private lives. Once you apply for the Family Seal, a jury reviews your company to ensure it meets all the requirements. If successful, companies are awarded the seal for an initial period of three years and can use it in their recruitment marketing.
Space Rental & Property Management
Jörn Wille is available to answer any questions regarding DeveLUP, coworking spaces, and events. He manages the facility, which aims to encourage founders, start-ups, and young companies to establish themselves there. Through his work, Mr. Wille contributes to positioning the “Zukunftszentrum” (Future Center) across the entire district.
The positioning of DeveLUP has lasting, far-reaching effects on the economic development and future viability of the Ludwigslust-Parchim district and its businesses; the project was therefore co-financed by the European Union.
Welcome Center
The “Welcome Center in the Ludwigslust-Parchim District” project serves as a **point of contact for skilled professionals and workers** wishing to live and work in the area. The Welcome Center is operated by the Ludwigslust-Parchim District, Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Südwestmecklenburg mbH, and VSP gGmbH.
The goal of the Ludwigslust-Parchim District Welcome Center is to establish a support structure designed to attract skilled professionals and workers from non-EU countries to the region. It aims to provide them with optimal advice and assistance during the settling-in process, thereby easing their start in the Southwest Mecklenburg region. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to support regional companies in particular by facilitating the recruitment of skilled professionals and workers from non-EU countries.
Our colleague, Ms. Lina Hauke, is the contact person for employers regarding this matter. Consultations take place by appointment at DeveLUP, Garnisonsstraße 7, 19288 Ludwigslust.
The “Welcome Center in the Ludwigslust-Parchim District – Business Service” project is funded by the European Union’s European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) as part of the 2021–2027 ESF+ program for the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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Wirtschaftsförderung Südwestmecklenburg supports companies, start-ups, and investors with a wide range of free services. These include, among other things, the search for suitable commercial sites and properties, advice on funding and grants, support for business start-ups, assistance with securing skilled labor, and networking with public authorities, banks, and other key partners.
Yes. The services offered by WiFöG to the local business community are provided free of charge. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, it supports companies, entrepreneurs, and investors—for example, with site-related matters, funding opportunities, and networking with relevant contacts.