Community -oriented entrepreneurship: event in Neckargemünd!

Community -oriented entrepreneurship: event in Neckargemünd!

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, an exciting event in Neckargemünd is on the program, which deals with the topic "Common good -oriented entrepreneurship and social innovation". The event, which begins at 4 p.m. in the freedom of the Neckargemünder Villa Menzer in Dilsberger Str. 2, is organized by the business development department of the Rhein-Neckar district. Both start-ups and established companies are cordially invited to discover new perspectives and to recharge their inspiration.

In a world in which social challenges are becoming more and more present, the social economy plays a crucial role. This aims to provide essential services and promote social innovation, especially in times of crisis. Recent developments show that more and more companies are focusing on social effects and, above all, appealing younger customer groups without focusing on profit maximization. OECD Berlin emphasizes that non-profit organizations are essential in German-speaking countries, especially for disadvantaged groups.

an afternoon full of ideas and innovations

The event offers a platform to discuss central topics such as common good economy and social start-ups . Exciting lectures are planned by:

• Uwe driver from Wieslocher Sonnendruck GmbH, which provides information on the concept of the common good economy and its application.
• Stephan Rixecker , author and director who goes into how social start-ups contribute to the common good.
• Mathias Henel and Cornelia Maiherzyk from the Social Economy Cluster Mannheim, which illuminate current developments in the field of social economy.

An open discussion round enables the participant: the interface with the lecturers and creates space for networks. In addition, there will be the possibility of visiting the freedom of the Villa Menzer and finding out about their coworking, meeting and workshop opportunities.

alternative economies in the focus

Against the background of the challenges that our society move today, the need to change in economy is becoming increasingly clear. iöw describes as alternative economies beyond the mainstream with principles such as community, solidarity and cooperation. Strategies such as postal growth and the common good economy are at the top of the agenda.

A successful example of the application of these principles are the social entrepreneurs who have the potential to convert the niche models into a fairer and more sustainable economy. The idea is clear - through innovative economic models and the cooperation with pioneers of the sector, outdated economic practices are to be reconsidered and reformed.

The event in Neckargemünd is not only an opportunity to exchange ideas on important topics, but also an opportunity to be part of a movement that works on a better, more solidary and more sustainable economic narrative from the niche. Further information and registration options can be found on the website of the event: here .