{"id":3475,"date":"2024-04-07T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T17:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ondernemendvenlo.nl\/profiel-noord-limburg-economische-kansen-door-meer-samenwerking-en-verbinding-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:50:32","slug":"profiel-noord-limburg-economische-kansen-door-meer-samenwerking-en-verbinding-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ondernemendvenlo.nl\/en\/profiel-noord-limburg-economische-kansen-door-meer-samenwerking-en-verbinding-2\/","title":{"rendered":"North Limburg profile: Economic opportunities through greater cooperation and connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>'Entrepreneurs can be more successful if they have the right connections'<\/h2>\n<div id=\"_idContainer174\" class=\"Basistekstkader\"><strong>Rabobank is known for its connecting role with regional entrepreneurs. Partly for this reason, the bank recently organised a large networking event at Toverland amusement park in Sevenum. <span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin\">The <\/span>new director of Rabobank North Limburg, Wil Schers, elaborates on this connecting and inspiring role.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"Basistekstkader\">It is a job that suits him down to the ground. Schers knows his employer and the region like no other. <span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin\">Al <\/span>thirty years he has been with Rabobank and within his career, regional entrepreneurs have been the focus each time. <span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin\">\"Six <\/span>years ago, I was transferred from Brabant to the Limburg business management team, i.e. for the whole province, with the task of managing teams that serve wholesale clients.\" Since 1 September, Wil has been director of Rabobank North Limburg as well as director of Grootzakelijk Limburg.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_idContainer178\" class=\"Basistekstkader\">\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"CharOverride-20\">'Our specialist account managers watch and listen carefully to what is happening in the immediate area and what is important'<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>It was mainly the funding factor that appealed to you the most. Why?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"You really engage with entrepreneurs and listen to what they are doing. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">What <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is your strategy? <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">What <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">are the ambitions? <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">What <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is happening in the market? <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">What <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is appropriate funding to make those plans possible? <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">So <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">I started at Rabobank in Meijel a long time ago and continued to grow within the organisation. Thanks to my education (see boxed text), I had a good foundation. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">Rabobank offered me new opportunities to grow each time. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Die <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">dynamics makes my work exciting and provides challenges.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>And there have been plenty of challenges in recent decades. Especially in the last 15 years. From the banking crisis in 2008 to the current world situation.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"That banking crisis had a huge impact on entrepreneurs, giving me more and more of a guiding role with clients who connected in dire straits. You learn a huge amount from that. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Die <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">experience still comes in handy to me today when it comes to investments and acquisitions.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>Having worked here for 30 years shows that Wil Schers feels at home with this bank.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"Rabobank is a cooperative. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">have an eye for what is happening in the environment and in society. Our specialised account managers watch and listen carefully to what is happening in the immediate area and what is important. No, we are no longer located in every village centre, but we know the entrepreneurs. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">That <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">we consider important. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Die <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">Philosophy appeals to me enormously and that is why I feel so at home here. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Al <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">my children are of the opinion that 30 years is a very long time to work at the same company.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>'In our talks, we discuss entrepreneurs' current ambitions and their challenges'<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>Can you say a bit more about that connecting factor of Rabobank? <span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin\">And <\/span>What is the added value of Wil Schers as director in that area?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">In terms of entrepreneurship, a lot is happening here. Companies need to be able to continue to grow and develop in that playing field. In doing so, they sometimes run into certain limits.<br \/>\nTake the current labour market situation. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">How <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">are these organisations getting the right people? <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">labour availability is certainly a challenge. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">perception that Limburg is a shrinking region is outdated. But it is ageing relatively quickly, so we must look to the future together. This includes changes in functions and types of work. Consider, for instance, innovative thinking in filling available space. Entrepreneurs can be more successful if they have the right connections, such as entrepreneurs or other parties like the government, the Brightlands campuses and education. From that cooperation, ensure that an attractive area is created for doing business and living. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">At <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">North Limburg is doing pretty well. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">With <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">looking to the future, companies and regions must constantly reposition and present themselves.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>Please specify.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"We can certainly brand ourselves even more strongly as the 'Healthiest Region' in which there is enough entertainment, enough attractive work-<br \/>\ngivers and where you can ptettig live and recreate. Look at the Brainport region in Eindhoven, for example. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Die <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">has a very clear and distinct profile, which allows that region to present itself to companies and employees with a clear message. North Limburg has a strong base due to enough powerful sectors, but this makes it more difficult to present the region unambiguously.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>In doing so, you also seek cooperation with Entrepreneurial Venlo?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"Obviously. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">have similar ambitions, but can do more together to achieve our goals. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">are always open to initiatives. Maybe not everything succeeds, but we all learn from it. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">So <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">you can take steps and that can contribute to growth in other areas. No one can do it alone. Working together is essential.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>What role does Rabobank play in this?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"We can think along to further develop the region. Especially in terms of cooperation. In doing so, we can help develop that connection further. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">This <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">can be achieved by promoting innovation, connecting businesses, supporting knowledge exchange and jointly realising great projects. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">To <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">all these reasons, we visit customers but also organise networking events such as the recent one at Toverland. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">listening to our customers' concerns and ambitions. Then, as a bank, we examine where we can offer support, whether within our own organisation or with other companies and partners. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">There <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">are plenty of topics and challenges to tackle.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>How do companies respond to your help and initiatives like the recent customer event in Sevenum?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"Our customers always appreciate meeting their bank; on location or at networking events like this one. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Dan <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">make connections. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">With <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">us, but also companies among themselves. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">She <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">listen to our vision and ask questions afterwards about the future, for example. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">There <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">were many customers from various sectors in Sevenum. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">At <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">our conversations, we discuss their current ambitions and challenges, and sort out developments and trends crucial for future growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>And the sustainability aspect? Are entrepreneurs sufficiently aware of this?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"Absolutely. Especially with a view to the future. Think for example about the energy transition, whether or not to invest in solar panels, making the fleet electric, making the company's footprint smaller. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">And <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">Don't forget the future obligation to report on it. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">As <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">bank, we have sufficient knowledge and in-house advisers. Sustainability is always a topic in our discussions about financing, for example. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">As <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">you talk about cooperation between companies, you can think of one generating energy and the neighbour, who needs it, taking it away. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">amount of activity, however, varies by sector. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Also <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">there are an increasing number of buyers who expect their suppliers to be sustainable. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is an economic necessity. Otherwise, you will soon be out of the game. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">trying to help everyone with opportunities and growth possibilities. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">At <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">Venlo manages that quite nicely. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">There <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is a lot of manufacturing industry here. There, sustainability is an indispensable factor anyway. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Die <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">entrepreneurs are really into it.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><strong>If we start looking at the medium term, say five years: what do you hope to have realised by then?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">\"My ambition is that we continue to be the obvious bank for entrepreneurs and are close to the people. In doing so, we want to keep thinking along when it comes to new developments, such as digitalisation and about international developments. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">We <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">want to be the face in the market, now and for many years to come. Customers should know they can always come to us. North Limburg is then an even nicer place to be: for companies and private individuals. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Dan <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">developments are needed in the field of broad welfare. Think of economic growth, residential climate, security, innovation, good education and quality healthcare. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">That <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">has already improved over the past decade, but there is still room for improvement. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">That <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is our aspiration. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">A <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">innovative region where it is pleasant to live and work. Venlo is making good progress. Because it's not just about the companies. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">Also <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">an attractive city centre with the right mix in terms of hospitality, experience and shopping is important. This also includes opportunities to relax. Think culture, theatre, sports facilities, green spaces and safety. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-35\">That <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-35\">is hugely important for new employees.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"_idContainer181\" class=\"Basistekstkader\">\n<p class=\"Platte-tekst ParaOverride-2\"><em><strong><span class=\"CharOverride-30\">Schers<\/span><\/strong><\/em> <em><span class=\"CharOverride-12\">(54), from Panningen, studied at the HEAO in Venlo. He then studied part-time Business Administration at Radboud University in Nijmegen. Today, he lives in Beringe, is married to Jacqueline and together they have three children. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-12\">Retrieved from <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-12\">the field of leisure, he enjoys getting involved in society and the area where Schers lives and works. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-12\">\"I <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-12\">am a volunteer board member of the sports facility in Beringe. This is where residents come to do various forms of exercise, ranging from football to petanque. I myself also enjoy sports, such as cycling and hiking. I also like to visit concerts, preferably rock music at festivals like Werchter and Bospop. <\/span><span class=\"afbreken-einde-zin CharOverride-12\">The <\/span><span class=\"CharOverride-12\">is good to exercise, relax and clear the head.\" <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Tussenkopje\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rabobank.nl\"><strong>www.rabobank.nl<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"_idContainer176\" class=\"Basisafbeeldingskader _idGenObjectStyleOverride-1\">\n<p class=\"Quote ParaOverride-6\"><em>Text: Rob Buchholz - Photography Bram Becks<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_idContainer178\" class=\"Basistekstkader\">\n<p class=\"Platte-tekst\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Ondernemers kunnen succesvoller zijn als ze over de juiste connecties beschikken\u2019 Rabobank staat bekend om haar verbindende rol met regionale ondernemers. 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