In view of the pandemic and its uncertainties, it is all the more admirable when courageous people go into self-employment. 17 locations were completely re-established this year: including the foundry in Rainerstraße as the winner of the “StadtUp 2.0” competition and a flagship project in terms of sustainability, the Gfreierlei am Roßmarkt, where Nicole offers its guests gluten-free products and lunches, and the Goldsmith Schiessl, in which Claudia Schiessl produces handcrafted unique items.
Why Ried? “When I was looking for a suitable location, I recognized the potential that the city center can offer people – namely a large variety of specialized companies. We are growing more and more and can offer our customers the shopping experience they deserve.” , says the trained goldsmith about her founding step.
Seven existing businesses and practices have been taken over or expanded: including the La Gelateria ice cream parlor on the main square and decor & more in Bayerhammergasse. Daniela Zaglmayr, who took fourth place in “StadtUp 2.0” with her shop decor & more, decided at the beginning of 2021 to expand the furnishing, gift and lifestyle range to include clothing: “We wanted a fashion store too Creating casual and feminine fashion for women of all ages for Ried – offering an individual range of high-quality brands, away from the mainstream, inspired by the attitude towards life from the north and as the perfect complement to our home and lifestyle range. “
The equivalent of 25 full-time jobs
In total, 25 new jobs – in full-time equivalents – were created in the city center alone this year, and almost 1,500 square meters of vacant space were re-used, according to Ried City Marketing. The prospects for 2022 are also good, with some already in the starting blocks.
Source: Nachrichten
