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15. October 2026

Economy15. October 2026

Building bridges between students and businesses

A recruitment fair brings companies and young professionals together.

Numerous discussions, committed companies and promising contacts: the careers fair at Westphalian University of Applied Sciences helps to secure a skilled workforce and connects young academics with the regional business community. The event offered companies from Bocholt and the Westmünsterland region, as well as the Dutch border region, the opportunity to engage with students from various disciplines - with the...

06. October 2026

Economy06. October 2026

EXPO Real 2026: property development, commercial premises, urban issues, plus plenty of discussions and information

This year, following a two-year hiatus, Bocholt was once again present at the Münsterland stand as a partner of Münsterland e.V. at EXPO REAL in Munich. Mayor Christian Mangen, Head of Urban Planning Dave Welling, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Economic Development Agency Rudolf Schmeing and Economic Development Officer Ludger Dieckhues held numerous discussions on the topics of property and commercial space development, as well as urban regeneration, at Europe's leading property trade fair, EXPO REAL in Munich.

Bocholt. This year, following a two-year hiatus, Bocholt was once again present at the Münsterland stand as a partner of Münsterland e.V. at EXPO REAL in Munich. Mayor Christian Mangen, Head of Urban Planning Dave Welling, Rudolf Schmeing, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Economic Development Agency, and Ludger Dieckhues, Economic Development Officer, held numerous discussions on the topics of property and...

30. September 2026

Economy30. September 2026

Bocholt at EXPO Real 2026

Bocholt's Economic Development Agency will once again be represented at EXPO Real in Munich from 6 to 8 October 2025.

The Bocholt Economic Development Agency is once again represented at this year's EXPO Real in Munich - returning after a two-year hiatus as a partner of Münsterland e.V. at the Münsterland joint stand. At EXPO Real, almost all of Germany's major economic regions, along with many project developers, property companies, investors, consultancy, investment and financing firms, as well as numerous retail and...

18. September 2026

Economy18. September 2026

Bocholt Trade Fair 2027: Registrations now open for Bocholt-based businesses

Registration is now open: businesses from the manufacturing, skilled trades, retail and service sectors can now register for the Bocholt Trade Fair, which will take place on 20 June 2027 at the I-Park.

Bocholt. Next year, the Bocholt Trade Fair will take place once again, as it does every five years. At the I-Park - the largest contiguous, fully developed industrial park in North Rhine-Westphalia - the full spectrum of Bocholt's businesses is set to be given a huge showcase, just as it was five years ago. In 2022, the event attracted a very high number of visitors - despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic -...

09. September 2026

Economy09. September 2026

International career fair for students and companies at Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Bocholt

Registrations are still open until 20 September

The Bocholt Economic Development Agency, in collaboration with Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Bocholt, is hosting this year's International Matching Fair on Thursday 15 October 2026. This well-known event will once again take place in the foyer of the university on Münsterstraße. Local, regional and Dutch companies will then have the opportunity to engage in informal, face-to-face conversations...

30. June 2026

Economy30. June 2026

Sustainable energy networks at I-Park Bocholt

The ReNET-EV project provides information on collaborative energy solutions for businesses

Bocholt - Rising energy costs and uncertainties regarding energy supply are posing ever-greater challenges for businesses. The new funding project "ReNET-EV - Regional grid-supporting energy networks in industrial estates" is therefore designed to develop innovative approaches that go beyond the individual business.

12. June 2026

Economy12. June 2026

A warm welcome for new residents, including a guided tour of the town

At the welcome event for new residents, 15 newcomers to Bocholt had the chance to explore their new town, make new friends and experience Bocholt's warm hospitality.

Bocholt. On Thursday evening, Bocholt's Economic Development Agency, in collaboration with the City of Bocholt, once again welcomed residents who had moved to Bocholt over the past year to a special reception followed by a guided tour of the town. The new residents received the invitation to this evening after registering at the Tourist Information Office. A total of 15 new residents of Bocholt, together with...

13. May 2026

Economy13. May 2026

Registrations for the district-wide "Training Night"

On 19 November 2026, the "Night of Training" will take place for the 7th time in the Borken district. The website is now live and the registration phase is officially open.

Bocholt. Preparations are in full swing: On Thursday, 19 November 2026, the "Night of Training" will take place for the 7th time in the Borken district. The website is now live and the registration phase is officially open. Bocholt is also taking part again. "All companies in Bocholt are invited to actively participate and open their doors to future young talents and skilled workers of tomorrow", emphasises...

11. May 2026

Economy11. May 2026

International matching fair for students and companies at the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

International Matching Fair in Bocholt brings companies and students together once a year

Wirtschaftsförderung Bocholt, together with the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Bocholt, invites you to this year's International Matching Fair on 15 October 2026 from 10.00 - 13.00. The well-known event will take place in the foyer of the university on Münsterstraße. The fair is aimed at local, regional and Dutch companies looking to recruit students for Bachelor's and Master's theses,...

07. October 2025

Economy07. October 2025

Bocholt at the EXPO REAL property fair in Munich

Make contacts, check out topics, promote your business location at Europe's largest industry get-together

Munich/ Bocholt. Bocholt will once again be present at this year's EXPO REAL trade fair in Munich (6 to 8 October 2025). City Planning Councillor Dave Welling and Economic Development Manager Ludger Dieckhues , together with Rudolf Schmeing , Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wirtschaftsförderung/Stadtmarketing Bocholt, held numerous discussions on the topics of city centre and commercial space...

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