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Advice, promotion, services

Welcome to the heart of Cuxhaven’s business community! We are the Cuxhaven Economic Development Agency. Our goal is to support businesses and ideas by identifying opportunities, fostering potential, and leveraging strengths—all to ensure the long-term success of our business community.

We are always available to provide expert advice. We address your concerns and offer quick, competent assistance. Your business is our focus; your success is our goal.

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The Cuxhaven Economic Development Agency is the regional point of contact for businesses and entrepreneurs regarding all questions and concerns related to funding programs, business development, and economic growth.

Our areas of focus include traditional core industries such as ports and logistics, the fishing and food industries, as well as innovative sectors like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. In the new energy sector, we have supported the German Offshore Industry Center Cuxhaven on its journey to becoming a leading location in Europe. Last but not least, we have strong networks in traditional economic sectors such as tourism, retail, and skilled trades.

The primary mission of our team as an economic development agency is to sustainably strengthen and further develop Cuxhaven as a business location. We have various tools at our disposal to achieve this. For example, to support and strengthen existing structures; to capitalize on economic opportunities and new technological trends; to provide information on economic policy issues; or to give you a first impression of the many location advantages and high quality of life here on the coast.

With our business services, we offer you expert support to ensure the smooth and successful handling of your needs. We—the Economic Development Agency of the City of Cuxhaven—are the central point of contact for businesses, investors, and skilled workers. We advise and assist you on all matters related to business relocation, company formation, location and funding advice, investment planning, and location marketing. We stay on the cutting edge, maintain an extensive network, and focus on future potential in Cuxhaven.

Agency management

Juergen from Ahnen

Agency Manager, Managing Director of the Leader Region Wesermünde-Nord

Tel.: +49 (0) 4721 / 599-716

juergen.v.ahnen@afw-cuxhaven.de

Dipl.-Verwaltungswirt Quay Sawischlewski

Deputy Agency Manager

Tel.: +49 (0) 4721 / 599-719

kai.sawischlewski@afw-cuxhaven.de

Team

Adrian Pietsch

Center manager

Tel.: +49 (0) 1578 / 0698157

zentrenmanagement@afw-cuxhaven.de

Hauke Knust, M.A.

Project manager

Tel.: + 49 (0) 4721 / 599-713

hauke.knust@afw-cuxhaven.de

Hilke von der Reith, M.A.

Project management, location marketing

Tel.: +49 (0) 4721 / 599-718

hilke.vonderreith@afw-cuxhaven.de

Martina Karalus

Assistance, project management

Tel.: +49 (0) 4721 / 599-715

martina.karalus@afw-cuxhaven.de