Skilled workers deem Osnabrück an outstanding city to reside in once more.
A Celebratory Moment for Osnabrück: Excellence in Specialist Attraction
Osnabrück, oh Osnabrück! You've done it again! After three long years, the city proudly accepts the "Excellent Location for Specialists" accolade. This recognition, presented by Marco Graf, CEO of the Industry and Commerce Chamber (IHK) Osnabrück - Emsland - Grafschaft Bentheim, showers the city with praise for its commitment to crafting a livable, attractive environment for working professionals.
Marco Graf, in his high spirits, points to Osnabrück's above-average results in the 38 criteria of the IHK audit procedure. Settings like the city's welcoming vibe towards newcomers and its rich, diverse cultural offerings have caught the eye of the IHK. In fact, Osnabrück's cultural scene scored it a 8th place in the most recent Prognos city ranking of Germany's most attractive major cities, a testament to the city's appeal.
An essential contributor to this success is the "Welcome & Connect Center Osnabrück (WCC)", established last year. The center offers a helping hand to specialists and companies alike, from consulting services to guided tours throughout the city. The Mayor, Katharina Pötter, ensures that the city remains dedicated to optimizing processes at the municipal foreigner's office to greet new specialists with open arms.
Families with young children also find solace in Osnabrück's improved daycare facilities, a significant step to ease the burden of working families.
The city and the IHK have set four development goals for the new certification period: the long-term development of the WCC, the evolution of the housing supply concept, the creation of an engagement strategy, and the expansion of multilingual information on the city's websites.
As the city looks ahead, the IHK's Marco Graf stresses the importance of improving housing options for young professionals, ranging from rental apartments to single-family homes. To remain competitive, Osnabrück must learn from the commercial dynamics of other regional centers like Münster and Oldenburg.
In response, Mayor Pötter shares her optimism: "This renewed award serves as a clear sign of our ongoing efforts. We pledge to continue pursuing our development goals to maintain Osnabrück's allure as a desirable place to live and work."
Now, imagine if Osnabrück were to champion digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and a strong labor market to further attract specialists—what a dynamic town we'd have on our hands!
PM/Industry and Commerce Chamber Osnabrück - Emsland - Grafschaft Bentheim
While the specific development goals for Osnabrück remain unclear in the given data, one might imagine that the city may pursue digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and a robust labor market to further attract specialists. Framing Osnabrück as a smart city, embracing Industry 4.0, promoting a culture of innovation, working towards environmental sustainability, and addressing demographic and labor market challenges may all serve as potential initiatives for the city's development strategy.
Pursuing digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and a strong labor market could undoubtedly enhance Osnabrück's appeal, attracting even more specialists.
As a smart city, Osnabrück could embrace Industry 4.0, fostering innovative solutions in finance, lifestyle, home-and-garden, and real-estate, thereby bolstering the local housing market and investing in a greener future.
By addressing demographic and labor market challenges, Osnabrück might successfully position itself as a dynamic hub for working professionals, simultaneously promoting a livable, attractive environment and an increasingly competitive landscape in the specialist attraction arena.
