Department II – Department of Economic Affairs, Sports, and Public Order
Department for Economy and Employment
- Central point of contact for companies, investors, project developers, real estate agents and tradespeople; advice on all issues relating to the relocation, expansion and relocation of companies; brokerage of commercial space, offices and real estate; guide through administrative procedures, support with construction and/or approval procedures
- Networking of industrial companies in Wiesbaden in the industrial network and coordination of the industrial advisory board
- Development of a skilled labor initiative for industry
- Networking Wiesbaden companies in the IT and tech sector as part of the WITech Alliance initiated in 2024
- Updating the retail concept of the state capital of Wiesbaden
- Expansion of the Wiesbaden start-up ecosystem with active networking of all players, needs-based advice and guidance for those interested in setting up a business, founders, start-ups and young companies in all aspects of the start-up process
- Implementation of funding programs, such as the rent subsidy for founders and the InnoStartWi start-up scholarship
- Designing and producing publications, information material and press releases on Wiesbaden as a business location
- Organization and implementation of LHW/business development appearances at national and international trade fairs, exhibitions and events
- Participation in the activities of Gigabitregion FRM GmbH to promote the self-economic fiber optic expansion in the region in cooperation with telecommunications companies
- Implementation and coordination of the StartAward
Management: Birgit Knetsch
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
Kirchgasse 47
65183 Wiesbaden
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.