Prignitz entrepreneurs meet: Future despite the bureaucracy in view!

Prignitz entrepreneurs meet: Future despite the bureaucracy in view!

On Wednesday, July 3, 2025, numerous entrepreneurs gathered at the beautiful courtyard of the former imperial post office in Perleberg for a meeting of the regional growth core Prignitz (RWK). The municipalities of Wittenberge, Perleberg, Karstädt and the Westprignitz (WIW) business initiative (WIW) decided to join this community. Under the moderation of Lutz Lange, the managing director of the Elberesort Alte Oilmühle and Chairman of the Business Initiative, the event became a platform for the exchange about the current economic situation in the region.

Mayor Axel Schmidt warmly welcomed the guests, including Benjamin Grimm, the Minister of Justice and Digitization in Brandenburg. Lutz Lange took the opportunity to point out the rising unemployment figures that indicate upcoming challenges. He praised the new district administrator as a designer and called for cooperation within the RWK.

reduction in bureaucracy as a central topic

Benjamin Grimm addressed the important reduction in bureaucracy that his ministry tackles. He underlined the need to improve existing online services and to use the residents, reporting and commercial registers more effectively. This message is also reflected in the results of the IHK company barometer, which was recently published by the DIHK. According to DIHK in the past four years with a deterioration of the economic policy reliability confronted. Two thirds of the companies have clearly emphasized the urgency of a reduction in bureaucracy.

The entrepreneurs want more speed in approval procedures and an upswing law that compensates for new obligations with the cancellation of unnecessary provisions. Especially in the current period, 95% of the companies believe that the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles is one of the most pressing tasks of the new federal government.

young entrepreneurs in the focus

As a role moderator for the region's entrepreneurial spirit, Christian Fenske from the Prignitz district presented two impressive young entrepreneurs: Annika Schischunas and Jonas Grünberg. The latter, with his delicate 18 years, successfully runs the "Grünberg Solutions" with two locations in Perleberg and has successfully implemented over 100 projects throughout Germany. He relies on modern techniques such as artificial intelligence for customer acquisition and emphasizes honesty and transparency in working with his clients.

Annika Schischunas, on the other hand, has hired impressive 25 employees with her company "Land.bau.werk" in a decade and continues to plan to grow. Motivate and show such examples that despite difficult framework conditions in Germany, many entrepreneurs have a good hand when it comes to taking opportunities.

A look at the future of the economy

The challenges with which companies are confronted today are diverse. In addition to reducing bureaucracy, companies also want relief for social security contributions and lower corporate taxes. According to Süddeutsche , current energy policy is a great nuisance for many companies because it leads to increasing costs.

The meeting in Perleberg was an inspiring occasion to hear and discuss the current concerns of the entrepreneurs. The exchange of ideas and the discussion about measures to improve the economic framework is essential for a positive development in the region. The entrepreneurs drive change and innovative strength - a fact that is important not only for the Prignitz, but also for all of Germany.