The introduction of Schwarzwald Kärtle

The discussion began with a round of introductions in which the participants explained their role and commitment to the Black Forest Kärtle. Christoph Beck reported on the beginnings of the project, which was launched at the beginning of the year. Local companies were first surveyed after the design and creation of the homepage. The positive response led to initial events, information events and workshops, both offline and online.

The technology behind the card

Patrick von Awiti explained the technology behind the card. The platform aims to connect regional actors with citizens. Companies can not only offer vouchers, but also support non-profit organizations and associations. The diversity of the map makes it possible to promote local economies, associations, social projects and cultural initiatives equally.

The entrepreneurs' perspective

The participating entrepreneurs, Armin Steiert and Jürgen Weber, shared their perspectives. Armin Steiert emphasized the importance of Kärtles for valuing employees and supporting the local region. Jürgen Weber focused on the need for a growing number of acceptance points to make the Black Forest Kärtle more attractive to end consumers. He emphasized that the key to success lies in attracting a sufficient number of companies and associations as acceptance points.

Future challenges and goals

Christoph Beck outlined the next steps for Black Forest Kärtle. The focus is on gaining more acceptance points and making the offer more attractive for participants. The planned cooperation with a sales partner is intended to increase Kärtle's reach. The challenge is to attract a growing number of acceptance points in order to make the platform even more interesting for end users and employees.

Conclusion and outlook

The discussion ended with a positive outlook on the future of Black Forest Kärtle. The participants emphasized the importance of local networking, creativity and continuous support for all participants. The think tank and Awiti are ready to receive feedback and further advance the platform together with companies and associations. Overall, the panel reflects enthusiasm and commitment to strengthening local economies and communities. The Black Forest Kärtle is on a promising path to making the region an even more lively and connected place.

Here you can find the video recording of the discussion round:
https://www.kaertle.de/207-Kaertle-Praxisdiskussion