Today, think about a region where tradition meets innovation. This is the Region Nordschwarzwald. It is one of twelve planning regions in Baden-Württemberg. The Region Nordschwarzwald comprises the city of Pforzheim. It also includes the districts of Calw, Freudenstadt, and Enzkreis.
The Region Nordschwarzwald covers the eastern part of the Nordschwarzwald forest. It stretches into Kraichgau. It reaches Strom- und Heuchelberg. The region extends to the Neckar basin. It ends at the Upper Gäu.
Regional planning is managed by the Regionalverband Nordschwarzwald. It was established on January 1, 1973. This association is a public body. Its office is in Pforzheim.
Let’s delve into the region’s leadership. Willi Weigelt was the chairman from 1973 to 1988. Herbert Zerr followed from 1988 to 1999. Heinz Hornberger then led from 1999 to 2014. Jürgen Kurz served from 2014 to 2019. Klaus Mack has been the chairman since 2019.
The Verbandsdirektoren have also shaped the region. Winfried Scheuermann directed from 1973 to 1998. Jens Kück took over from 1998 to 2008. Dirk Büscher then led from 2008 to 2016. Matthias Proske was in charge from 2017 to 2021. Sascha Klein has been the director since 2023.
The Wirtschaftsförderung Nordschwarzwald GmbH boosts the economy. Its business area is the Region Nordschwarzwald. It serves businesses and institutions. It aids communities. The company focuses on networking. It develops cooperation through cluster initiatives. It promotes regional marketing. The company fosters a competence center for digitization. It also supports innovation management. It aims to establish the region as a research hub. It provides expertise in European activities. They are also experts in funding. They support communities with investor contacts. They support the marketing of commercial properties.
Twenty-one partners support the Wirtschaftsförderung Nordschwarzwald. These include cities like Niefern-Öschelbronn and Horb am Neckar. Organizations such as the Handwerkskammer Karlsruhe and Hochschule Pforzheim are involved. The Industrie- und Handelskammer Nordschwarzwald also participates. Financial institutions like Kreissparkasse Freudenstadt and Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw contribute. The districts of Calw, Enzkreis, and Freudenstadt are partners. The Regionalverband Nordschwarzwald is a key supporter. Other towns like Bad Teinach-Zavelstein and Freudenstadt are members. Knittlingen, Maulbronn, Mühlacker, and Nagold are also part of the collaboration. Pforzheim, Calw, and Technologiezentrum Horb complete the partnership.
So, as we conclude, remember the Region Nordschwarzwald. It’s a blend of tradition and progress. The region’s diverse sectors drive its success.