Steering Committee members Arno and Yvar see opportunities in investing together
Entrepreneur Arno Saasen and Sports Council Chair Yvar de Weerd are members of the steering committee exploring the possibilities for a Stadteland Initiatives Fund in Geldrop-Mierlo. As ambassadors for this exploratory process, they want to inspire entrepreneurs, associations, and community organizations to contribute their ideas.
According to Arno, there are plenty of opportunities to tackle shared challenges, such as labor shortages, grid congestion, and safety on industrial sites. "Sometimes the solution is closer than you think. By working together, we can strengthen each other."
Yvar also recognizes the power of collaboration. Sports clubs, cultural organizations, and business owners can support one another and work together to make Geldrop-Mierlo an even more attractive place. “By joining forces, we’ll make our municipality even more appealing as a place to live, work, do business, and play sports.”
During the inspiration session, the steering committee looks forward to discussing ideas and opportunities. After all, it is precisely by investing together that initiatives can emerge that would be difficult for a single organization to realize on its own. Arno and Yvar therefore hope that as many entrepreneurs and organizations as possible will contribute their ideas about the future of Geldrop-Mierlo.