Frankenthal relies on strong heads: new business development agency and climate manager!

Frankenthal relies on strong heads: new business development agency and climate manager!

On January 1, 2025, Jessica Köchling was appointed the new business development agency of the city of Frankenthal. It becomes the strategy, urban development and business development agency under Mayor Dr. Assigned to Nicolas Meyer. With her comprehensive experience in corporate support and commercial area development, Köchling brings decisive skills for the challenges of economic urban development.

Before her new position, she was a Citym manager in Worms, where she successfully implemented funding programs to promote inner -city upgrading. Köchling has a master's degree in geography with a focus on urban development and business development from the University of Heidelberg. During her studies, she gained valuable experiences with the central investment company of the city of Mainz, especially in sustainability reporting and biotechnology cluster development.

new impulses by Stefanie Klinner

In addition, Stefanie Klinner was appointed as the new climate protection manager of the Frankenthal city administration at the same time. Klinner has extensive experience in the areas of environmental and climate protection and is also assigned to the strategy, urban development and business development agency. She studied graduate environmental sciences with a focus on biodiversity and sustainability at the University of Koblenz-Landau.

In her new role, Klinner will be responsible for the update of the climate protection concept, create municipal heat planning and plan various climate protection projects. She is also available as a contact for citizen inquiries on the subject of climate protection and advises political committees. Your contact details are: stefanie.klininer (at) nospamfrankenthal.de, 06233 89 796.

challenges of municipal economic development

The appointment of Köchling and Klininer takes place in a context in which municipal business development is increasingly under pressure through the effects of corona pandemic and the need for a resilient, sustainable economy. The global economy has shown its fragility and a long -term strengthening of regional economic cycles is required. Local resilience is crucial in order to be able to effectively encounter future economic shocks.

There is a growing need for investments in modern cities, clean energy and climate -friendly transport systems. Companies are calling for planning and investment security for climate-friendly business models. At the same time, the critical review of the existing administrative structures is becoming increasingly important in order to promote innovative and agile approaches in economic development. Digitization and the use of artificial intelligence are viewed as key competencies for business development to promote the necessary adjustments and developments.

In this dynamic environment, municipal business developmentalization has the task of acting as a strategic investment for urban development and establishing sustainable business models. An audit of the existing structures and processes is recommended to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of the measures. The aim is to make the economy socially and ecologically sustainable and thus ensure the securing of wealth for all citizens.