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Business climate & services

Business climate & services Innovation & Digitalization Labor market Sustainable & Circular Advocacy MKB Den Haag puts the continuity of businesses and the economic interests of entrepreneurs in The Hague first. MKB Den Haag supports entrepreneurs with targeted information, knowledge, practical tools and support via our network. In addition, we represent the collective interests of entrepreneurs. We are committed to an attractive business climate in our city and good service and support for entrepreneurs by the municipality.

We are continuously actively in discussion with the municipality of The Hague. Topics on the agenda include: Communication to and active support of entrepreneurs, The Entrepreneurs Portal, economic continuity, employment and the labor market, innovation, the use of available resources and priorities, space for companies, mobility and accessibility, tenders and purchasing and international entrepreneurship.

We also conduct discussions with MKB-Nederland on economic and social policy at national level.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following consultations and projects:

• Local SME Test
• General service antenna group
• Tendering Task Force
• Partner Council International Market Entry Coaching
• Covenant between The Hague Funds & The Hague Municipality
• The Hague City Center Foundation
• Sector table Create
• SBH Chairman’s Meeting
• Board consultation Economic Affairs BOEZ
• Economic Vision 2030
• Opportunities for West
• Vision for the Future of Scheveningen 2040
• Regional Deal The Hague South-West
• Main Board of MKB-Nederland

More about Business climate & services:

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Innovation

MKB Den Haag is actively committed to strengthening the innovative power of SME entrepreneurs in The Hague, together with network partners. We challenge our members to keep thinking outside the box, to explore new markets and business models and to continue investing in the future in addition to the daily challenges. Innovative power starts with thinking and looking differently. That is why we believe it is important to continue to inspire with knowledge and events and we work together with accelerators in our region, such as Impact City. We connect experienced entrepreneurs with startups and scale-ups. Cross-pollination and being open to new approaches is key to achieving new and impactful developments together.

Digitalization

Whether it concerns being able to offer products and services online, quickly launching your webshop, online marketing, SEO, cyber security or continuing to collaborate smartly and safely with colleagues remotely; MKB Den Haag uses its network to point out to members the importance of digitalization and provides concrete resources to take steps in this area. From webinars to inspiration and knowledge days together with partners such as Rabobank Regio Den Haag or the use of entrepreneurs in our network who practically take your company a step further.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following initiatives and projects:

• SME Digital Workshop
• FutureWorks The Hague
• The Hague Inspires!
• Impact City Entrepreneurs Platform

More about Innovation & Digitalization:

News articles

MKB Den Haag pays a lot of attention to the labor market and talent management. In these times of scarcity, we invest in projects that respond to the qualitative mismatch on the labor market, education and connecting with groups that are disadvantaged in the labor market.


Social and inclusive entrepreneurship and work are high on our agenda. Because we see opportunities for entrepreneurs in this and to ensure that everyone can participate and that sufficient employment is created in our city for everyone. We are in continuous consultation about this with the Municipality of The Hague, employers and other stakeholders. We are also working together with the education sector to also build a good bridge to the labor market for young talent from here.


Together with partners such as Den Haag Werkt , Social Club Den Haag , The Hague University of Applied Sciences , ROC Mondriaan and trade unions, we are committed to bridging the quantitative and qualitative gap in the labor market and to facilitating business activity and participation in the broadest sense.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following consultations and projects:

• Steering Group Regional Employment Agency
• Administrative consultation Regional Employment Agency
• Perspective on Work
• Regional Employment Center (RWC)
• Steering Group RMT Haaglanden
• Working Embassy The Hague
• Youth on the Rise

More about Labor market:

News articles

In the period up to 2030, we expect many new laws and regulations on climate and circularity and changes for SME entrepreneurs. Think for example of the rising energy and raw material prices. The new laws and regulations will also influence questions and demands from customers and consumers, the financing of companies, real estate prices, supplies in the city and the use of materials, e.g. in construction.

MKB Den Haag anticipates that the sustainable transition will happen quickly. Well-prepared entrepreneurs seize the opportunities of this transition. MKB Den Haag is committed to informing its supporters about this and helping them with sustainable and circular entrepreneurship.

Our role towards the Municipality of The Hague

MKB Den Haag positions itself as a challenging and enthusiastic discussion partner towards the Municipality of The Hague. We translate the needs of the SME and are happy to contribute to appropriate, appealing communication and solutions in the interest of the city and all entrepreneurs. We currently recognize the following needs:

• A vision on sustainable transition for the city of The Hague. We ask the Municipality of The Hague to show leadership and actively support SME entrepreneurs. Profiling the city of The Hague as a leader in sustainable transition will inspire and energize the business community. We ask the municipality, in addition to implementing legislation and regulations, to approach this sustainable transition proactively and as an opportunity, so that the SME sector in The Hague can remain competitive and future-oriented.
• Clear and proactive communication to entrepreneurs  about the expected changes, for example with regard to the EU Green Deal; Fit for 55 and circular plans. A good example of this is the government’s purchasing policy; the Green Deal requires the government to act as an example.
• Interesting attractive initiatives and programs for SMEs , with sufficient budget for communication, advice and, for example, vouchers that support initiatives by SME entrepreneurs.

Activities for the Hague entrepreneur

MKB Den Haag regularly organizes events on sustainable entrepreneurship to inspire, inform and offer entrepreneurs practical tools. This way we remain a strong and future-oriented SME in The Hague.

A sustainable and conscious SME The Hague; what do we do ourselves?

MKB The Hague also wants to actively contribute to the sustainable transition within its own organization. In all our activities we want to include the climate and social perspective, for example by only serving tap water, not using single-use plastics, combating food waste and encouraging entrepreneurs to come to our events by public transport or by bike.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following projects and consultations:

• Urban Distribution Platform
• Roof vision
• Impact Fest

More about Sustainable & Circular:

News articles

What interests do we represent for entrepreneurs in our city? 

In our advocacy we pay specific attention to: 

• Communication and services to entrepreneurs from the Municipality of The Hague
• Tenders and social purchasing
• Accessibility and spatial planning
• Mobility and infrastructure
• Education and labor market
• Safety and cyber security
• The international position of The Hague

From MKB Den Haag we feed the national umbrella organisations from local practice, so that the interests of entrepreneurs are also represented at national level and in national politics. MKB Den Haag has a seat on the main board of MKB Nederland.

Also read how we focus on these spearheads .

More about Advocacy:

News articles MKB Den Haag puts the continuity of businesses and the economic interests of entrepreneurs in The Hague first. MKB Den Haag supports entrepreneurs with targeted information, knowledge, practical tools and support via our network. In addition, we represent the collective interests of entrepreneurs. We are committed to an attractive business climate in our city and good service and support for entrepreneurs by the municipality.

We are continuously actively in discussion with the municipality of The Hague. Topics on the agenda include: Communication to and active support of entrepreneurs, The Entrepreneurs Portal, economic continuity, employment and the labor market, innovation, the use of available resources and priorities, space for companies, mobility and accessibility, tenders and purchasing and international entrepreneurship.

We also conduct discussions with MKB-Nederland on economic and social policy at national level.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following consultations and projects:

• Local SME Test
• General service antenna group
• Tendering Task Force
• Partner Council International Market Entry Coaching
• Covenant between The Hague Funds & The Hague Municipality
• The Hague City Center Foundation
• Sector table Create
• SBH Chairman’s Meeting
• Board consultation Economic Affairs BOEZ
• Economic Vision 2030
• Opportunities for West
• Vision for the Future of Scheveningen 2040
• Regional Deal The Hague South-West
• Main Board of MKB-Nederland

More about Business climate & services:

News articles

Innovation

MKB Den Haag is actively committed to strengthening the innovative power of SME entrepreneurs in The Hague, together with network partners. We challenge our members to keep thinking outside the box, to explore new markets and business models and to continue investing in the future in addition to the daily challenges. Innovative power starts with thinking and looking differently. That is why we believe it is important to continue to inspire with knowledge and events and we work together with accelerators in our region, such as Impact City. We connect experienced entrepreneurs with startups and scale-ups. Cross-pollination and being open to new approaches is key to achieving new and impactful developments together.

Digitalization

Whether it concerns being able to offer products and services online, quickly launching your webshop, online marketing, SEO, cyber security or continuing to collaborate smartly and safely with colleagues remotely; MKB Den Haag uses its network to point out to members the importance of digitalization and provides concrete resources to take steps in this area. From webinars to inspiration and knowledge days together with partners such as Rabobank Regio Den Haag or the use of entrepreneurs in our network who practically take your company a step further.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following initiatives and projects:

• SME Digital Workshop
• FutureWorks The Hague
• The Hague Inspires!
• Impact City Entrepreneurs Platform

More about Innovation & Digitalization:

News articles

MKB Den Haag pays a lot of attention to the labor market and talent management. In these times of scarcity, we invest in projects that respond to the qualitative mismatch on the labor market, education and connecting with groups that are disadvantaged in the labor market.


Social and inclusive entrepreneurship and work are high on our agenda. Because we see opportunities for entrepreneurs in this and to ensure that everyone can participate and that sufficient employment is created in our city for everyone. We are in continuous consultation about this with the Municipality of The Hague, employers and other stakeholders. We are also working together with the education sector to also build a good bridge to the labor market for young talent from here.


Together with partners such as Den Haag Werkt , Social Club Den Haag , The Hague University of Applied Sciences , ROC Mondriaan and trade unions, we are committed to bridging the quantitative and qualitative gap in the labor market and to facilitating business activity and participation in the broadest sense.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following consultations and projects:

• Steering Group Regional Employment Agency
• Administrative consultation Regional Employment Agency
• Perspective on Work
• Regional Employment Center (RWC)
• Steering Group RMT Haaglanden
• Working Embassy The Hague
• Youth on the Rise

More about Labor market:

News articles

In the period up to 2030, we expect many new laws and regulations on climate and circularity and changes for SME entrepreneurs. Think for example of the rising energy and raw material prices. The new laws and regulations will also influence questions and demands from customers and consumers, the financing of companies, real estate prices, supplies in the city and the use of materials, e.g. in construction.

MKB Den Haag anticipates that the sustainable transition will happen quickly. Well-prepared entrepreneurs seize the opportunities of this transition. MKB Den Haag is committed to informing its supporters about this and helping them with sustainable and circular entrepreneurship.

Our role towards the Municipality of The Hague

MKB Den Haag positions itself as a challenging and enthusiastic discussion partner towards the Municipality of The Hague. We translate the needs of the SME and are happy to contribute to appropriate, appealing communication and solutions in the interest of the city and all entrepreneurs. We currently recognize the following needs:

• A vision on sustainable transition for the city of The Hague. We ask the Municipality of The Hague to show leadership and actively support SME entrepreneurs. Profiling the city of The Hague as a leader in sustainable transition will inspire and energize the business community. We ask the municipality, in addition to implementing legislation and regulations, to approach this sustainable transition proactively and as an opportunity, so that the SME sector in The Hague can remain competitive and future-oriented.
• Clear and proactive communication to entrepreneurs  about the expected changes, for example with regard to the EU Green Deal; Fit for 55 and circular plans. A good example of this is the government’s purchasing policy; the Green Deal requires the government to act as an example.
• Interesting attractive initiatives and programs for SMEs , with sufficient budget for communication, advice and, for example, vouchers that support initiatives by SME entrepreneurs.

Activities for the Hague entrepreneur

MKB Den Haag regularly organizes events on sustainable entrepreneurship to inspire, inform and offer entrepreneurs practical tools. This way we remain a strong and future-oriented SME in The Hague.

A sustainable and conscious SME The Hague; what do we do ourselves?

MKB The Hague also wants to actively contribute to the sustainable transition within its own organization. In all our activities we want to include the climate and social perspective, for example by only serving tap water, not using single-use plastics, combating food waste and encouraging entrepreneurs to come to our events by public transport or by bike.

MKB Den Haag is currently involved in the following projects and consultations:

• Urban Distribution Platform
• Roof vision
• Impact Fest

More about Sustainable & Circular:

News articles

What interests do we represent for entrepreneurs in our city? 

In our advocacy we pay specific attention to: 

• Communication and services to entrepreneurs from the Municipality of The Hague
• Tenders and social purchasing
• Accessibility and spatial planning
• Mobility and infrastructure
• Education and labor market
• Safety and cyber security
• The international position of The Hague

From MKB Den Haag we feed the national umbrella organisations from local practice, so that the interests of entrepreneurs are also represented at national level and in national politics. MKB Den Haag has a seat on the main board of MKB Nederland.

Also read how we focus on these spearheads .

More about Advocacy:

News articles

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