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Breathing new life into empty premises: meet our matchmaker

Do you ever walk through Apeldoorn city centre and pass an empty premises? And do you find yourself thinking: what would be a good fit here? A cosy coffee bar, a lovely shop or a pleasant place to work? Corneel thinks exactly the same. He works as a matchmaker for Apeldoorn City Council. He connects entrepreneurs with good ideas to owners of vacant premises. In this way, we work together to create a cosy and vibrant town centre.

Not a dating app, but a match

It’s a bit like a dating app: Corneel brings together two parties who are looking for each other, but don’t always find each other naturally.

For business owners: Corneel will help you find the right location for your business and advise you on everything you need to get started – whether you’re just starting out or already run an established business.

For property owners: Corneel helps owners of vacant properties find a reliable tenant who is a good fit for the street and the neighbourhood.

Corneel Machmaker, Apeldoorn Council

Support from start to finish

Corneel provides support from the initial idea right through to the handover of the keys. He liaises with the business owner, the property owner and the local council. He does not replace the letting agent, but helps to ensure that plans are carried out more easily and quickly.

Corneel had already carried out this work successfully in towns such as Utrecht, Haarlem, Amersfoort and Purmerend. He is now drawing on that experience for Apeldoorn.

Do you have an idea or a vacant property?

Do you have a vacant property, are you looking for a suitable location for your business, or do you have a good idea for the town centre? If so, please get in touch with Corneel at corneel@projectbo.nl. Together, we’ll make Apeldoorn a welcoming and vibrant place.

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