Founder of the Month: Lukas Graf will be honored on July 14th!

Founder of the Month: Lukas Graf will be honored on July 14th!

An exciting event is coming up in the Böblingen district on July 14th: the monthly award for innovative founders. Lukas Graf, a young master tiler and owner of his own company, will be honored. Graf has been active as a sole proprietor in Grafenau/Dätzingen since May 2024 and places a particular focus on personal advice and individual customer requests in the areas of new buildings, renovations and renovations. The event is organized by the Böblingen district economic development agency, together with the Senior Citizens of Business e.V. On Saturday the celebrations will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Ziegel Graf in Hinteren Gasse 13.

Mayor Martin Thüringer opened the event with a warm welcome, followed by Lukas Graf, who gave exciting insights into the history of his company's founding. Andreas Heilemann, also from the senior business community, will give valuable tips for aspiring founders during the event. The crowning conclusion is the handover of the certificate by Dr. Sascha Meßmer from economic development. The aim is to introduce the award-winning company and the local start-up scene in more detail and to network them. Loud lrabb.de The aim is to promote exchange between entrepreneurs and create a platform for new ideas.

Founder of the month and the importance of support

The “Founder of the Month” format has established itself in the district as a creative way to put innovative start-up companies in the spotlight. This award rewards the courage to start a new business and presents the various support options for business founders. In October, an award will be given to the start-up “Best of Women” at a business breakfast. This company offers comprehensive coaching, mentoring and training specifically for women, making an important contribution to combating the regional shortage of skilled workers. It also promotes the compatibility of work and family, which is essential these days, reports businesswochen.com.

The monthly business breakfasts, which are organized by Stadtmarketing Böblingen, not only offer the opportunity for networking, but also for a lively exchange between entrepreneurs. This happens in a pleasant atmosphere and with changing host companies. In order to take part, prior registration is necessary, which underlines the exclusivity of the event.

Funding for founders

A crucial aspect when starting a business is the question of funding opportunities. As the economic chambers explain, the type of funding depends on various factors, such as the start-up, the industry and the amount of investment required. There are a variety of types of funding that can provide partial support, but do not always cover the entire capital requirement. The funding includes, among other things, grants for investments, cheap loans and consulting grants. It is important that funding applications are submitted in a timely manner, as subsequent funding is usually not possible, according to information from wko.at.

Early information about such funding opportunities is of great importance for aspiring entrepreneurs. The start-up service of the chambers of commerce and various state offices are the first points of contact. Good advice to all founders: Being well informed and taking action in a timely manner can ease many hurdles on the way to successfully starting a business.