Help and advice for entrepreneurs

You are not alone as an entrepreneur

There are many different businesses in Kerkrade, large, small, just starting out or with years of experience. The municipality helps entrepreneurs and is happy to think along with them.

A summer photo of the hospitality industry at Markt. In the foreground the fountains. In the background people walk along

The Municipality of Kerkrade takes its service to the business community extremely seriously. Any questions? We are at your service!

For information on business housing, expansion opportunities, subsidies and support, entrepreneurs can contact the Economic Affairs team. 

Phone 14 045

E-mail: gemeentehuis@kerkrade.nl

Help, advice and guidance for entrepreneurs

155 Help a company

The Municipality of Kerkrade and the Institute for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (IMK) have entered into a partnership to offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to seek help from a professional business advisor (free of charge) if they are having problems with their business operations.

Website of 155-Help-a-Company

Streetwise Foundation

Stichting Streetwise is there for starting and experienced entrepreneurs who want to realize their concept in Kerkrade Center. The guidance program of Streetwise Foundation is offered in cooperation with the municipality and is free of charge for the entrepreneur.

Streetwise Foundation website

Start-up Center

Start-up entrepreneurs and self-employed people can contact the Start-up Center for advice and guidance. 

Website of the Start-up Center

Border Infopoint

Are you looking to hire staff from the neighboring country? Or are you moving across the border to work in the neighboring country?

Website of the Border Info Point

Employers Service Point

Eight Parkstad municipalities, the UWV and WOZL (Werkvoorziening Oostelijk Zuid Limburg) have joined forces in the Werkgevers Servicepunt (WSP) Parkstad.

Employers Service Point website

Business associations

Kerkrade business owners are an important engine for our town. Stores and businesses bring liveliness, cohesion and atmosphere to the community and also provide much-needed employment. Entrepreneurs are also often at the forefront of innovation and are involved in numerous activities taking place in Kerkrade. This applies not only to the town center, but certainly also to the neighborhoods.

Kontaktgroep Industrie en Dienstverlening Kerkrade (KIDK).

The Kontaktgroep Industrie en Dienstverlening Kerkrade (KIDK) has existed since April 1984. This group offers representatives of industrial and service companies in Kerkrade the opportunity to maintain mutual contacts. This is done informally at organized meetings. For more information, please visit the KIDK website.

Samenwerkende Bedrijventerreinen Kerkrade (SBKerkrade).

SBK is an umbrella organization of the interest associations of Kerkrade's 6 business parks. These are Rodaboulevard, Spekholzerheide, Euregio Park, Willem Sophia, Dentgenbach and Julia. For more information, please visit the website of the SBK

Neighborhood business associations

Entrepreneurs' Foundation Akerstraat-Carboonplein

Contact Person: Mr. P. Vroomen, Kleingraverstraat 154b, 6466 EJ Kerkrade, tel. (045) 85 05 272, peter.vroomen@wndmll.nl

Entrepreneurs association Terwinselen

Contact Person: Mr. G. Manderveld, Piusstraat 22, 6467 EH Kerkrade, tel. (045) 5411218, g.manderveld@hetnet.nl

Foundation Cooperating Entrepreneurs Chevremont

Contact Person: Mr. N. Hahn, St. Pieterstraat 12, 6463 CT Kerkrade, tel. (045) 5459200, nhahn@gnass.nl

Young Business Society (JBS)

Has your company been registered with the Chamber of Commerce for less than seven years? Then you can become a member of the JBS. This is an active society for "young" entrepreneurs in Limburg. For more information, please visit the website of the JBS