Commercial center in Erding: future for craft businesses in sight!

Commercial center in Erding: future for craft businesses in sight!

The city of Erding is a vibrant center for business and innovation. At a well-attended business reception in the multi-purpose hall on Lodererplatz, Mayor Max Gotz announced current developments that affect both craft businesses and the general economy. Organized by Julia Flötzinger-Wilson and her team from the city marketing department, the event attracted around 200 representatives from companies, banks, associations and mayors from the district.

A central topic was the announced development of a commercial center for small and medium-sized craft and commercial businesses in Siglfing. The city has around 40,000 square meters of land available north of Anton-Bruckner-Straße to build this commercial complex. The plans include variable plot sizes between 550 and 2,800 square meters, of which around 16 plots are to be created. However, managerial apartments and retail space are not planned for the site. Gotz emphasized that the city wants to take legal measures to keep the price per square meter low in order to promote profitability for local businesses.

Research and technology at a glance

Another exciting point at the event was the announcement by Wolfgang Dorner, Vice President of the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences (THD). He presented the plans for a research and technology location in Erding from 2026, which will be housed in an existing building near the train station. This initiative aims to increase innovation in the region and advance technological progress.

However, the economic challenges should not be underestimated. Manfred Gößl, the general manager of the IHK for Munich and Upper Bavaria, spoke about the current development of the global economy and the problems caused by tariffs and increased energy prices. His appeal to politicians was clear: immigration is necessary to combat the shortage of skilled workers. In times when the workforce is shrinking due to demographic changes, creative solutions are required.

The look into the future

In the context of these challenges, the skilled worker monitoring carried out for the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs highlighted that immigration and the adjustment of the willingness to work are not enough to close the gaps in the labor market. The medium-term forecasts reveal that by 2028 not only skilled workers but also ordinary workers will be in high demand. Particularly noteworthy here is the discussion about unused potential that is found among women, non-Germans and older employees.

In addition, private household consumption is seen as the main driver of economic growth, while the influence of exports is declining. Investments in renewable energy and the circular economy could provide a positive boost to the labor market, although high construction prices and interest rates could slow growth in the construction sector.

The city of Erding seems to be well positioned with the latest developments and strategic considerations. It remains to be seen how the plans for the commercial center and the technology location will develop in the coming years. However, one thing is certain: the course is set for a sustainable economic landscape.