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Editorial
Greeting
With the latest edition of the
Goldschmiede Zeitung you
once again have an up-todate
overview of the most important
commercial sector in our
district, perhaps even the entire
national park region. A flagship industry
that has lost none of its international
attractiveness.
The capability of the jewellery and gemstone
sector companies based in Idar-Oberstein
and its surrounding area is acknowledged worldwide.
I am proud of the fact that this sector is located in our
region. In recent days I have also received a compliment
from an investor who made a conscious decision for the
Landkreis Birkenfeld district: “I am more than impressed by
the region and the support that I have received here.” Words
that embolden us to continue along the path of progressive
further development of our national park district. The national
park region has drafted a master plan to highlight this.
With this we also want our district to offer people an attractive
alternative to the metropolitan regions. This also includes
unmistakable attributes such as the jewellery and
gemstone town of Idar-Oberstein.
This issue also reports on the latest trends and noteworthy
individuals. A portrait such as this is important. It illustrates
the diversity of the life around us and the minds and
ideas that lend it its creativity. People need orientation points
if they are to form a lasting bond to their home region. On
that note, I would like to wish all those involved in our jewellery
and gemstone sector continued creativity and good conditions
for business – and the readers of the Goldschmiede
Zeitung every enjoyment in reading this issue and on your
visits to our district.
Yours
Dr. Matthias Schneider
Head of the District Authority
012 GZ plus 05/18