Launch of ambitious SME046 program
Strengthening SME innovation and cooperation in the Western Mining Region
Today marks the launch of the Ambitious SME046 programme, an initiative aimed at supporting the growth and innovation of SMEs in the 046 region. This programme, a collaboration between the municipalities of Sittard-Geleen, Stein, Beek, Rabobank, LIOF, BSG and Stadslabs Sittard Geleen, is distinguished by its unique approach, which focuses on the demands and needs of ambitious SME entrepreneurs.
The programme facilitates a community in which entrepreneurs meet, collaborate and share knowledge and experiences about innovative projects. This not only strengthens the local economy, but also creates a network of knowledge and collaboration that is accessible to all ambitious entrepreneurs and knowledge partners in the region. The current SME Green Deal support package, which helps entrepreneurs make their businesses future-proof and sustainable, will thus become part of the Ambitious SME046 programme.
Part of national SME action plan
The Ambitious SME046 programme is part of the new national SME action plan, which sees the 046 region profiling itself as one of the six pilot municipalities within this national initiative. This collaboration links local efforts to promote SME growth with national ambitions and offers unique opportunities for knowledge exchange and economies of scale.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy; they deserve every support to make their businesses future-proof. Together, we are committed to their growth and innovation, for a stronger and more sustainable tomorrow.
says Yvonne Salvino-Meijer, councillor for the municipality of Sittard-Geleen
About Ambitious SME046
The Ambitious SME046 programme offers a wide range of opportunities and benefits for SME entrepreneurs in the Westelijke Mijnstreek region, focused on growing their businesses and making them future-proof. Within the five core themes of business model, circularity, digitisation, sustainability and personnel, SMEs gain access to an extensive knowledge platform, targeted support and personal coaching, exclusive mentoring programmes, subsidy opportunities, participation in exclusive networking events, a dynamic network of knowledge partners and numerous opportunities to exchange ideas with like-minded people and fellow entrepreneurs. Participation is completely free of charge for the first year.
BSG understands the challenges faced by SMEs. Our role as BSG in Ambitious SME046 reflects our commitment to providing these entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to innovate and excel.
Carlo Eussen, co-chairman of Bedrijven Sittard-Geleen
Ambitious SME046 aims to strengthen the SME community in the 046 region through a personal approach, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
For more information about the Ambitious SME046 programme and how to participate, visit www.ambitieusmkb046.nl.
Photo signing moment with, from left to right, Wendy Willems (Business Development Manager, LIOF), Pascal Vandermeulen (Director, Rabobank), Léon Klinkers (Director, Stadslabs Sittard Geleen), Yvonne Salvino (Alderman, Municipality of Sittard-Geleen), Natascha Wingelaar (Alderman for the Municipality of Stein), Christine van Basten-Bodin (Mayor of the Municipality of Beek) and Carlo Eussen (Co-Chair of Bedrijven Sittard-Geleen).
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