Strategic projects

The link between entrepreneurs and government

Ondernemend Venlo (OV) acts as an advocate and connector for entrepreneurs within the municipality of Venlo. Its strategic plan 2026-2030 gives direction to the economic development of the region, focusing on cooperation, sustainability and innovation. The mission of Ondernemend Venlo is to create optimal conditions for entrepreneurs to operate economically successful and future-proof. The vision focuses on positioning Venlo as an economically strong and innovative region in which companies flourish and talent settles permanently. In order to achieve this in a targeted manner, an economic vision development agenda has been drawn up for the coming years in cooperation with the municipality, under which relevant and current themes are to be identified as spearheads/projects. These projects will be specified in the short term.

Strategic pillars
The following five strategic pillars have been defined for the period 2026-2030:

Objective: Our business parks are clean, safe and easily accessible/accessible to a high standard.

Objective: position Venlo as a progressive city where all facets are present for successful entrepreneurship, a pleasant life and where young talent wants to study and can settle (permanently)
Objective: Entrepreneurs are facilitated with the right knowledge and networks, enabling them to respond early to the labour market and retain the talents of the future
Objective: Entrepreneurs are nurtured with knowledge on highly relevant and topical themes such as circularity, AI, robotisation etc.
Objective: Entrepreneurial Venlo plays a key role in establishing valuable connections between entrepreneurs, government, education and other agencies
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Direct contact with the park manager:
Nicky Verhaagh