Marketplace 2026 Archive - AMAIDI https://amaidi.org/en/tag/marketplace-2026/ Weltweiter Partner für soziales Engagement Thu, 28 May 2026 09:07:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://amaidi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/amaidi_icon.png Marketplace 2026 Archive - AMAIDI https://amaidi.org/en/tag/marketplace-2026/ 32 32 Exchanging valuable knowledge as a commodity https://amaidi.org/en/2026/05/exchanging-valuable-knowledge-as-a-commodity/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:34:20 +0000 https://amaidi.org/2026/05/exchanging-valuable-knowledge-as-a-commodity/ Volunteer organizations and businesses have come together at the Kulturbahnhof to leverage valuable knowledge as a resource. Source: Bergisches Handelsblatt, May 22, 2026

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Overath (rie). “We want to make connections and raise our profile,” says Dagmar Frebert of Café Grenzenlos in Bergisch Gladbach when asked why she is attending the “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte” event for the first time, alongside Andrea Kowalski-Brüwer from the Inklusion and CBEF organizations in Bergisch Gladbach. This is already the fourth time Ali Misini from die Platte e.V. in Bergisch Gladbach has participated in this event.

Volunteer organizations and companies have gathered at the Kulturbahnhof to exchange valuable knowledge as a commodity. Doris Richter from the Rembold Foundation, which has been the main sponsor of this event for years: “No money changes hands at this event.” During the so-called ‘speed dating’ session, which lasts over an hour, working time and manpower, as well as expertise—such as support with IT issues—are arranged. Dr. Rembold awards the best collaborations with a cash prize of 200 euros each.”

Christian Gollmer, district director of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, and Tanja Siebert, executive director of AMAIDI International, are pleased that the event resulted in commitments totaling 23,600 euros and 125 volunteer hours. Eleven nonprofit organizations and six companies participated in the event. According to patron and District Administrator Arne von Bötticher, establishing strong networks and solidarity are important priorities.

Following the event, which took place in Odenthal in 2025, the Dr. Rembold Foundation awarded grants of 200 euros each to: the YMCA in cooperation with “Tanzen mit Friede” (Hoffmann), the Villa Löwenzahn daycare center in cooperation with Katha Arndt (resilience trainer), and the parents’ initiative for children with heart conditions together with seamstress Maria Theresia Wolff of phantasiali Stoffe.

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]]> Recap of the Fifth Marketplace: Strong Economic Growth and Performance in the Rheinisch-Bergisch District https://amaidi.org/en/2026/05/recap-of-the-fifth-marketplace/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:36:16 +0000 https://amaidi.org/?p=22675 On May 7, 2026, approximately 50 people from the political, business, and community sectors in the Rheinisch Bergischer Kreis attended the fifth "Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte" event at the Kulturbahnhof in Overath.

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At the “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte” event held at the Overath Kulturbahnhof, clubs and businesses once again successfully connected with one another. For the fifth time, the event on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, provided an ideal platform for club members and representatives of the local business community in the Rheinisch-Bergisch district. Interesting new partnership agreements with a total value of more than 23,600 euros and 125 volunteer hours were secured.

Eleven nonprofit organizations and six companies from Rhein-Berg got to know each other during a one-hour speed-dating session and agreed to collaborate. Participation in the Marketplace is lower this year than in previous years. “We received feedback from the organizations and companies that they would have liked to participate. However, due to the tense and uncertain economic situation, they are being cautious and are preoccupied with other issues,” explains Tanja Siebert, organizer of the “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte.” Together with Christian Gollmer, district group director of the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, the managing director of AMAIDI International in Overath once again organized the marketplace.

The goal of this annual event is to bring businesses and nonprofit organizations together and foster collaborations on an equal footing. The “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte” is not about money. Partners support one another using four forms of exchange: expertise (pro bono), labor and time, networks and contacts, and labor and material resources.

Several new partnerships were formed at the event held at the Kulturbahnhof. “This is a very encouraging outcome. We would like to thank everyone who participated,” said Christian Gollmer. “We stand for strong networks and solidarity. That is also the core idea behind the ‘Gute Geschäfte’ Marketplace,” emphasized District Administrator Arne von Boetticher, who serves as the event’s patron.

The fifth marketplace was also supported by the Dr. Jürgen Rembold Foundation for the Promotion of Civic Engagement as the main sponsor, as well as by the Kreissparkasse Köln.

Awards for the Best Community Engagement Projects

Founder Jürgen Rembold praised the participants’ dedication and thanked them for their excellent ideas for new partnerships. Through his foundation, Rembold recognizes the three best partnerships from the previous year. These were established in 2025 at the “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte” in Odenthal-Altenberg. Before the official opening, he honored the award winners and emphasized the initiative’s importance as a bridge between business and civil society. *** Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) ***

The CVJM Bergisch Gladbach, the parents’ association of the Villa Löwenzahn daycare center in Rösrath, and the parents’ initiative for children with heart conditions in Cologne each received a grant of 200 euros. Members of the CVJM participated in a motivational workshop led by Frederike Hofmann, founder of the company “Tanzen mit Friede.” Katha Arndt, a coach and trainer, conducted a resilience training session for the entire team at the Villa Löwenzahn daycare center. Tailor Maria-Theresia Wolff, owner of phantasiali stoffe, sewed special wrap shirts for children who have to stay in the hospital together with members of the parents’ initiative for children with heart conditions.

After the gong sounded, nonprofit organizations and companies engaged in lively discussions, gathered exciting new ideas, and ultimately not only signed formal cooperation agreements but also networked with one another over a delicious buffet.

“The marketplace is a great way to connect with other organizations. It’s exciting to see what others have to offer,” says Dagmar Frebert, team leader of Café Grenzenlos at Inclusio in Bergisch Gladbach. The organization refers to this first agreement as the “centerpiece.”

More than 50 attendees, including Jörg Schiefer, Deputy Mayor of Overath, and Myriam Mutz, Regional Director of Kreissparkasse Köln, engaged in lively discussions throughout the evening and reached agreements. Nonprofit organizations from the district represented included Inclusio Rhein-Berg, the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, the Cologne Parents’ Initiative for Children with Heart Disease, CBF – Club for People with Disabilities and Their Friends, and Die Platte in Bergisch Gladbach. *** Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) ***

The participating companies included Ringana, Schneiderei phantasiali stoffe, Tanzen mit Friede, Marlene Weiner – The Training Expert, and Rebecca Gollmer – Consulting for Nonprofits. The Kreissparkasse Köln also sponsored the event once again.

Scenes from the Marketplace in 2026

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The “Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte” event will take place for the first time on July 2 in Wiehl, in the Oberbergischer Kreis district. The event is also going international: a delegation from Uganda, including AMAIDI directors Mamerito Ssenfuma and Sula Kakande, attended the event in Overath. “AMAIDI plans to host a Marketplace in Uganda next year,” Tanja Siebert announced the new initiative.

All partnership agreements reached during the “Marketplace” event were documented in writing on the evening of the event. The organizing team will oversee their implementation. The best partnerships will be recognized at the next Marketplace, which is scheduled to take place in early summer 2027.

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]]> Marketplace Good Business 2026 https://amaidi.org/en/2026/01/marketplace-good-business-2026-2/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:53:37 +0000 https://amaidi.org/?p=22527 On May 15, 2023, we will finally bring non-profit organizations and companies together again at the "Good Business Marketplace in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis".

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Die Veranstaltung

Wir freuen uns sehr, Sie zu unserem fünften Marktplatz einladen zu können.

Der Marktplatz bringt gemeinnützige Organisationen und Unternehmen aus dem Rheinisch-Bergischen Kreis zusammen und findet Donnerstag, den 07. Mai 2026 um 17.30 Uhr im Kulturbahnhof in 51491 Overath unter der Schirmherrschaft unseres Landrats statt.

Besonderer Anreiz: Unser Hauptsponsor, die Dr. Jürgen Rembold Stiftung verleiht unter allen Teilnehmenden des Marktplatzes einen Preis für die erfolgreichste Kooperation.

Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie diese Einladung mit anderen Interessierten teilen und wünschen allen Teilnehmenden fruchtbare Engagement-Vereinbarungen!

Herzlichst Ihr Veranstalter-Team
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Ablauf der Veranstaltung

Der „Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte“ bringt Unternehmen und gemeinnützige Organisationen aus dem Rheinisch-Bergischen Kreis zusammen und ermöglicht das Anbahnen von Kooperationen auf Augenhöhe. Per „Speeddating“ tauschen sich die Gesprächspartner eine Stunde lang aus und wägen eine mögliche Partnerschaft ab. Bezahlt wird dabei nicht mit Geld, sondern mittels vier möglicher Tauschwährungen: Know-How, Arbeitskraft und-zeit, Netzwerke sowie Sach- und Arbeitsmittel. Die Teilnahme ist für alle Beteiligten kostenfrei. Mehr hierzu erfahren Sie im Flyer oder unter die Marktplatz Gute Geschäfte Methode.

Am Veranstaltungstag treffen die teilnehmenden Unternehmen und Gemeinnützigen erstmals aufeinander. Ein Gongschlag signalisiert den Beginn der einstündigen Verhandlungsphase, während der sich die Teilnehmenden per „Speeddating-Verfahren“ austauschen. Beim Aushandeln der Engagement-Vereinbarung haben die Beteiligten freie Hand, lediglich eine Regel gilt: Geld ist tabu.

Bezahlt wird stattdessen mit einer der vier „Tauschwährungen“ . „Makler“ stehen unterstützend zur Verfügung, um geeignete Gesprächspartner zueinander zu führen oder aussichtsreiche Vereinbarungen anzubahnen. Ein „Notar“ besiegelt die Vereinbarung schriftlich.

Zeitplan
17.30: Ankunft, Anmeldung
18.00: Begrüßung, Preisverleihung und Einführung
18.30: Verhandlungsbeginn per Gongschlag
19.30: Ausklang mit Snacks u. Getränken

Umgesetzte Projekte

Impressionen der vergangenen Marktplätze

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Partner und Sponsoren

Unser besonderer Dank geht an unseren Hauptsponsor und unsere Unterstützer, ohne die dieser Marktplatz nicht möglich wäre.

Die Veranstalter

AMAIDI International gGmbH
Tanja Siebert

Lindlarer Str. 84
51491 Overath
T: 02204/ 300 66 78
m: 0163/ 893 19 04
www.amaidi.org
tanja.siebert@amaidi.org

Unternehmensberatung Gollmer
Christian Gollmer

Heiderjansfelder Str. 37
51515 Kürten
T: 02207/ 961 07 66
m: 01573/ 447 26 22

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