Bernese Oberland economy records successful 2024
In its annual report, the Volkswirtschaft Berner Oberland association takes stock of the past year. It sees its role as a platform for exchange, development and location promotion further strengthened. There will be a change at the top at the Annual General Meeting on 8 May.
In its recently published Annual Report 2024, the Bernese Oberland Economy looks back on a successful year in which the focus was on networking and projects. According to a press release, the association was able to provide impetus for the further development of the region “despite challenging conditions”.
Events such as the community forum, the business meeting and the tourism forum contributed to this. At the same time, important projects continued. For example, the digital apprenticeship platform Lehre BeO was reportedly further professionalised and the consultation room model project for basic medical and neighbourhood care was expanded. In addition, initial clarifications have been made on promoting the circular economy in the Bernese Oberland.
President Marianna Lehmann will lead through the agenda items for the last time at the 105th General Assembly on 8 May in Interlaken. The former mayor of Wilderswil BE has been a member of the Board of the Bernese Oberland Economy since 2019 and its head since 2021.
The association’s board is proposing Thun councillor and entrepreneur Carlos Reinhard as her successor. He has held the 2nd Vice-Presidency since 2024. Interlaken entrepreneur Patrick Gurtner is to be elected as a new member of the Board of Directors and also take over the 2nd Vice-Presidency.
“Our strength lies in our diversity,” says Reinhard. “I want to make this visible and develop it further together with all regions. “The Bernese Oberland should remain economically strong, attractive for tourism and a place worth living in – that’s what I’m committed to.”