In a recent development, Janet Nieboer of ROM InWest and Westfriese Bedrijvengroep (WBG) chairman Hans-Peter Baars announced that they have signed a Pearl Agreement, solidifying ROM InWest’s role as the Pearl of the WBG.
“Officially, we are now Pearl of the WBG. Together, we take entrepreneurs further within sustainability and innovation. We look forward to a great collaboration,” says ROM InWest in a LinkedIn post.
Westfriese Bedrijvengroep (WBG) is the largest business collective in the region with over 1200 members. The Westfriese Business Group unites 11 business associations in Westfriesland, representing entrepreneurs in making crucial decisions for the region’s business and investment environment.
What does Pearl represent?
According to Westfriese Bedrijvengroep (WBG), a pearl is a company that sees the importance of representing the region and is willing to work hard for it.
Pearls support the organisation financially, especially with their knowledge, experiences, and network. They participate in working groups dedicated to concrete projects within our themes of Sustainability, Accessibility, Digitalization, Talent and Education, Tourism, and Housing.
According to the WBG, this agreement is a big step for ROM Inwest, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs by providing advice, extending its network, and offering co-financing support.
ROM InWest’s mission aligns with the goal of future-proofing the region’s revenue model, a vision that goes hand in hand with the ambitions of West Friesland.
Notably, each region has its own dedicated Regional Development Agency (ROM), playing a crucial role in fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and promoting employment opportunities.
The upcoming edition of Westfriese Zaken, scheduled for publication in September, will feature an in-depth article highlighting the pivotal role of ROM InWest and the support it offers to entrepreneurs.
ROM InWest: What do you need to know?
ROM InWest is the regional development agency of the Dutch province of North Holland.
It focuses on the societal transitions essential in energy, circular economy, food, and digitalisation.
Through various accelerator programmes, ROM InWest supports these entrepreneurs in scaling up and making their solutions fundable and helps them find external financiers.
ROM InWest also invests in these companies from the SME Fund and the Transition Fund.
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