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Meta Description: Discover how Althofen, backed by the Carinthian Economic Development Fund, attracted seven dynamic entrepreneurs, ranging from restaurants to unique shops, in their pop-up store competition.

Althofen, a municipality in Austria, has emerged victorious from a collaborative effort with the Carinthian Economic Development Fund (KWF) and the Chamber of Commerce, drawing in seven motivated entrepreneurs to set up shop in the city. The "pop-up store" competition, aimed at fostering local business growth, saw an impressive turnout that reflects Althofen’s business-friendly environment.

"This competition once again shows how company-friendly our municipality is. We are very happy about the seven new entrepreneurs," says Walter Zemrosser, Mayor of Althofen (LFA).

Michael Baumgartner, Vice Office and Economic Officer (LFA), attributes the success to the strong cooperation between business institutions and the municipality: "The extremely good result of seven new companies in Althofen shows how important these cooperations are."

The seven winners, who will now call Althofen home, bring a diverse range of offerings to the community:

• Nadine Conzelmann opens the gourmet restaurant "Topfgeflüster," promising exquisite culinary experiences. (More)
• Sabine Goritschnig brings a touch of France to Althofen with her vintage-style café, Café le Fleur.
• Manuel Hartl introduces a gunsmith shop, catering to outdoor enthusiasts and shooting enthusiasts.
• Michaela Kauder combines a café and restaurant with a flower shop in her unique venture, Café & Restaurant Blumen Michaela.
• Martina Leitgeb opens not one, but two new spots: the "Gourmet Hall" and "Aunt Mina’s Kiosk" at the ALTHOFEN leisure facility.
• Simone Unterberger and Isolde Reinbold team up to offer practical, everyday solutions with their Ribisel-Shop.
• Tanja Sallinger brings relaxation and wellness to Althofen with her yoga and aroma studio.

In addition to the initial support provided by the municipality and KWF to get these businesses off the ground, entrepreneurs can secure further business development funding by forging connections with local educational institutions, companies, or business associations within the initital period.

Did you know? Althofen’s business-friendly ecosystem is a significant factor attracting entrepreneurs like Nadine Conzelmann, who brought her Michelin-starred culinary expertise to the city.

Pro tip: Interested in setting up a business in Althofen? Check out the Althofen municipality’s website for more details on their business support initiatives.

ранинг Althofen welcomes seven new entrepreneurs after a successful pop-up store competition. This business-friendly municipality offers potential entrepreneurs an ideal environment to set up shop.