NEWS FROM THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
We have joined forces with *Bornholms Tidende* and will henceforth be published as a single joint publication rather than two separate magazines. In this issue, we focus on leadership and professionalisation.
Bornholm Business Council is the local business community's voice in contexts where business interests need to be safeguarded. Now the newly appointed council has held its first meeting, and the members are ready to get to work.
How can local businesses capitalise on the opportunities presented by one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects? This is the question that an upcoming excursion from Bornholm to Fehmarn will focus on, as local businesses are invited to join an inspirational trip.
Over the past year, we have worked purposefully to support development and growth in Bornholm's business community. Here, we present an overview of the most significant activities and results from 2025 and provide an insight into our work to strengthen the island's businesses.
The power cut that hit large parts of Bornholm on 21 January became a concrete reminder for many businesses of how quickly operations can be affected by unforeseen events. How well prepared are the local businesses really for crises?
Farmers know their land and know where it makes sense to restore nature. If they are fairly compensated, it can benefit both agriculture and nature, according to farmers on Bornholm.
Discarding wood has to stop, according to the Icelander Högni Stéfan, who with his company Arctic Plank has proved that the possibilities are numerous when it comes to recycling wood waste. Now he wants to repeat his sustainable success on Bornholm.
The municipality's forward-looking efforts to attract investments should include a fast track for investors and startups, and politicians should also think long-term, believes Daniel Barslund, director at Ocean Prawns, who is himself investing heavily on the island.
