Day of the Entrepreneur 2024
Local heroes in limelight on Entrepreneur's Day
At Alpina, we are proud of our local business owners. From the barber to the coffee bar, and the florist to the baker - they are indispensable in creating vital cities and towns.
Reason enough to put our local heroes in the spotlight during the Day of the Entrepreneur. We did this by placing a call on Facebook from our local offices where everyone could nominate their favorite entrepreneur.
Then our advisors pulled there - from Lemmer to Roerdalen and from Westland to Bocholtz - out to surprise surprise our entrepreneurs with a delicious drink package from the local supermarket or cheese bar.
The flower store for all your flowers
One beautiful business that caught our attention was gebloemt in Lemmer. With her beautiful flowers, creative bouquets and special bridal and farewell flowers, owner Hilde of gebloemt makes every day just a little more beautiful.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Marga (inside sales advisor Alpina Lemmer) and Hilde (owner blossomed)
An inspiring place for anyone who wants to work on themselves
Another notable business that attracted attention is BijEco in Emmeloord. BijEco offers personal training, nutritional advice and coaching from their own studio and karate dojo within Nopbasicgym. An inspiring place, where the coaches help everyone feel fit, energetic and healthy. A great reason to put them in the spotlight!
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Eco (co-owner BijEco), Aron (co-owner BijEco) and Hanny (account manager business finance Alpina Emmeloord)
Everything under one roof at Akro
As a universal garage business, Akro offers a wide range of services, from MOT to damage repair and from air conditioning maintenance to the purchase and sale of vehicles. To thank owner Rogier and employee Dennis for their dedication and professionalism, advisor Corine headed to Akro to surprise the gentlemen with a delicious drink package.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Rogier (owner Akro), Dennis (employee Akro) and Corine (inside sales advisor Alpina Nijverdal)
A household name in the region for many years
At entrepreneur Pascal Gerritsen of Slagerij Gerritsen you will find traditional products and old-fashioned friendliness. They are known for always taking the time for their customers, whether it is to explain their products or just a nice chat. Not for nothing have they been a household name in the region for years. Reason enough to put them in the spotlight.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Jolanda ( Alpina Didam banking advisor) and Pascal (owner Slagerij Gerritsen)
Apeldoorn's oldest café - since 1875
In the bustling heart of Apeldoorn you will find Café het Oude Huis, the oldest café in Apeldoorn. Here, entrepreneur Ronald provides a wonderful mix of history and conviviality. To thank him for his efforts and contribution to the atmosphere in Apeldoorn, advisor Quinty visited him with a delicious drink package.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Quinty ( Alpina Apeldoorn banking advisor) and Ronald (owner Café het Oude Huis)
A hair salon where they really take the time for you
Two notable businesses in Wehl are Barbershop De Kapperij and Kapsalon Heebing, both owned by entrepreneur Jelte. With his enthusiastic approach and passion for hair styling, he is a valued face in the region. This earned him a well-deserved nomination.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Gerard (inside sales advisor Alpina Wehl) and Jelte (owner Barbershop De Kapperij and Kapsalon Heebing)
Nostalgic charm in Westland region
The Tuinderij is a true gem in the region. With its nostalgic charm, unique activities such as E-Puch Tours and the hilarious mobility scooter race, and the cozy ambiance, a day at De Tuinderij is a celebration for young & old. That's why consultant Karina stopped by to put owners Ruud, Rick & Ivo in the limelight.
Pictured from f.l.t.r. Ruud (co-owner De Tuinderij), Rick (co-owner De Tuinderij), Karina ( Alpina Westland banking advisor) and Ivo (co-owner De Tuinderij)
Installation technician with extensive experience
In 2000 Marc, an installation engineer with extensive experience in electrical engineering, decided to start his own company. Today, he is known in Melick and the surrounding area for his reliable electrical installations, from residential and commercial installations to site lighting and intercom systems.
Pictured from left to right are Geertje ( Alpina Roerdalen banking advisor) and Marc (owner Marc Cox Elektro Installation Melick)
Thanks to everyone who submitted nominations!
Thank you on behalf of all local entrepreneurs and Alpina advisors in Roerdalen, Bocholtz, Westland, Wijchen, IJsselsteijn, Apeldoorn, Nijverdal, Didam, Wehl, Emmeloord and Lemmer.
