The healthcare industry accounts for 10 percent of NRW's economic output. It is one of the most important sectors in Düsseldorf - with enormous innovative power. A key success factor is the excellent networking of the relevant players.
Occupational health and safety, reintegration management, health promotion: corporate health management (CHM) covers many areas - and is becoming even more important in times of skills shortages and an ageing society.
Ageing and care are issues that affect us all, but are often still taboo in the world of work. The state of NRW has launched a special programme to raise awareness and support companies and employees.
Regular sporting events, large and small, an extremely diverse club scene and committed sports sponsorship make Düsseldorf a city of sport. This strengthens the economy in many ways.
More and more Asian companies are settling in Düsseldorf - and enrich the city of sport on the Rhine with their passion for Asian sports and their sponsorship of local teams such as Fortuna. The symbiosis of business and sport promotes team spirit, motivation and corporate social responsibility.
The Dreischeibenhaus is considered an architectural symbol of the German post-war economic boom. While construction work was completed in 1960, the economic significance of the 94-metrehigh building continued to grow skywards: until 2010, it was home to part of Thyssenkrupp AG. Today, various well-known companies are located here in the immediate vicinity of the Kö-Bogen – including, since October 2023, NFL Germany. The declared objective, which could not be more fitting for this location, is growth - for the NFL, but also generally for the sport of American football in Germany.
From 12 to 14 April 2024, Art Düsseldorf will once again open its doors at the Areal Böhler. Exhibition director Walter Gehlen spoke to VIVID about the development and profile of the unique event, the importance of art in a crisis-ridden world and how art can also influence a company.
Art has an enormously high status in Düsseldorf, its institutions and many artists enjoy a worldwide reputation. The art market also influences the economic prosperity of the state capital.
Kunst hat in Düsseldorf einen enorm hohen Stellenwert, ihre Institutionen und viele Künstler:innen genießen weltweit Ansehen. Der Kunstmarkt beeinflusst auch die wirtschaftliche Prosperität der Landeshauptstadt.
Companies are desperately seeking skilled workers and personnel. What does the labour market look like in an international metropolis like Düsseldorf? And what ideas and solutions are there?
One tiny slip can set things in motion and turn your life upside down overnight. When Philipp Lange stumbled and hit his foot on a door frame, he had no idea how much this injury would throw him off his stride. Despite lengthy treatment and operations, he was only able to stand for a limited time – and in pain. This was particularly brutal for him as an experienced professional chef who usually spends hours a day on his feet in the kitchen. He took a year off, shouldering the agonising uncertainty of what would happen in the future and whether he might have to change jobs. In the end, the man who grew up on Maui managed to make a new start as head chef at The Court on Mühlenstraße in the Old Town.
Sonja Oberem is a three-time junior world champion in the short distance triathlon and a two-time Olympian in the women’s marathon. At the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2025, she is the race director for running. She spoke to VIVID editor Rainer Kunst about her athletic and professional career, what makes Düsseldorf so special as a marathon venue, and her experiences as a top athlete that help her in her job.
Die Ärztin Dr. Alice Martin ist Mitgründerin der Hautarzt- App dermanostic, einem der dynamischsten Düsseldorf Startups aus dem Gesundheitssektor. Bei dermanostic kümmert sie sich digital um Menschen mit Hauterkrankungen – von der Diagnose über Therapieempfehlung bis hin zur Medikamentenverschreibung. Als leidenschaftliche Vermittlerin für dermatologische Themen trägt sie die Geschichte und die Vorteile der Telemedizin nach außen – sowohl über Social-Media als auch auf Bühnen und Veranstaltungen.
As far as her 10-year-old daughter is concerned, Charlotte Beissel is the boss. She is the first female board member in the more than 155-year-old company. A fact about which the lawyer makes no fuss. Although she is aware that she is sending out a strong signal in favour of female managers.
A key player in the midfield, Oliver Fink helped Fortuna Düsseldorf win promotion to the Bundesliga in the 2011/2012 season. Following relegation, he captained the club back to the top flight in the 2017/2018 season. Shortly before his 40th birthday in 2022, the native of Oberpfalz played his last professional match. Today, the father of two boys is committed to Fortuna's youth work and strategic development.
VIVID recently celebrated its 25th edition. From the very first issue, the VIVID team has worked closely with the Office of Economic Development Düsseldorf. In this 26th issue, its director Theresa Winkels looks back on this successful magazine collaboration in an interview with VIVID editor Rainer Kunst, provides insights into her work and the development processes involved, and describes her close ties to the city.
Auctions have become increasingly popular: While they used to be a sales tool for the trade, many more private individuals are now taking part, with wines, watches, jewellery and even sneakers being auctioned off alongside art. In an interview with VIVID, Benny Höhne, the NRW representative of the Grisebach auction house, provides an exciting insight into the world of auctions.
With her self-designed outfits, Sophie Ramirez aka Soffpoffssharedlove stands out even in the city of fashion. As an " interdimensional artist", the 26-year-old creates interdimensional bodies in order to generate interactions and experiences so that people "do not remain locked up in their own heads". After living in Cologne, Seattle and London, she came to Düsseldorf about eight years ago to study at the Kunstakademie - and has found a beloved home here.
VIVID spoke to Christian Zaum, Head of Economic Affairs, about how he intends to tackle some of his most important new tasks, such as maintaining economic strength in times of crisis, promoting start-ups and attracting foreign skilled workers.
When international luxury hotels and top restaurateurs are looking for chefs, restaurant managers and sommeliers, they call Patrick Nottebaum. The Düsseldorf-based headhunter recruits ambitious talent for the Michelin-starred restaurant industry.
The healthcare industry accounts for 10 percent of NRW's economic output. It is one of the most important sectors in Düsseldorf - with enormous innovative power. A key success factor is the excellent networking of the relevant players.
Occupational health and safety, reintegration management, health promotion: corporate health management (CHM) covers many areas - and is becoming even more important in times of skills shortages and an ageing society.
Ageing and care are issues that affect us all, but are often still taboo in the world of work. The state of NRW has launched a special programme to raise awareness and support companies and employees.
The EU has set itself the ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. To achieve this, many measures will be needed in the coming years. One of them is to speed up the expansion of renewable energies.
According to Bitkom, the annual damage caused by cyber attacks on German companies will amount to €148 billion by 2023. Phishing emails account for a large proportion of this. Cyber security companies such as SoSafe are working to change this by making companies and their employees aware of the digital threat. This also applies to the healthcare sector, as patient data is particularly attractive to cyber criminals.
When a university hospital offers its own start-up support, it says a lot about the esteem in which start-ups are held. This is the case in Düsseldorf: with Startup4med, the University Hospital Düsseldorf supports those interested in setting up a company, from the initial idea to applying for funding and setting up the company. This is a great example of how vibrant and diverse the start-up ecosystem is in the state capital. The three 'fresh ideas' that thrive in this environment and will be showcased in this VIVID are not just from the health sector: Weltenmacher, Your Showdown and Teresa.AI.
One tiny slip can set things in motion and turn your life upside down overnight. When Philipp Lange stumbled and hit his foot on a door frame, he had no idea how much this injury would throw him off his stride. Despite lengthy treatment and operations, he was only able to stand for a limited time – and in pain. This was particularly brutal for him as an experienced professional chef who usually spends hours a day on his feet in the kitchen. He took a year off, shouldering the agonising uncertainty of what would happen in the future and whether he might have to change jobs. In the end, the man who grew up on Maui managed to make a new start as head chef at The Court on Mühlenstraße in the Old Town.
Sonja Oberem is a three-time junior world champion in the short distance triathlon and a two-time Olympian in the women’s marathon. At the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2025, she is the race director for running. She spoke to VIVID editor Rainer Kunst about her athletic and professional career, what makes Düsseldorf so special as a marathon venue, and her experiences as a top athlete that help her in her job.
Die Ärztin Dr. Alice Martin ist Mitgründerin der Hautarzt- App dermanostic, einem der dynamischsten Düsseldorf Startups aus dem Gesundheitssektor. Bei dermanostic kümmert sie sich digital um Menschen mit Hauterkrankungen – von der Diagnose über Therapieempfehlung bis hin zur Medikamentenverschreibung. Als leidenschaftliche Vermittlerin für dermatologische Themen trägt sie die Geschichte und die Vorteile der Telemedizin nach außen – sowohl über Social-Media als auch auf Bühnen und Veranstaltungen.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology in the healthcare industry. Not only does it help medical professionals with early detection and diagnosis, it can also ease the burden of caring for patients.
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