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Economic development officer and city marketing employee looks back on projects, events and strong networks
Sebastian Hauf is leaving his position in economic development and city marketing for the district town of Groß-Gerau. Since April 2019, he has shaped the social and economic life of the town through projects, events, and initiatives.
Projects between digitalization and city festivals
His first tasks included the relaunch of the city's homepage and the further development of the city voucher "GG-Scheck" , which will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2025 and now achieves annual sales of over 100,000 euros.
Even during the Corona pandemic, Hauf provided creative impetus: digital shop windows, shopping with wristbands, and new event formats kept city life vibrant. With the "GG LOKAL" summer cultural festival and the return of open-air cinema, he expanded the cultural offerings. He particularly remembers the first pyro-laser fireworks show at the 2023 Spring Awakening festival: "I stood in the crowd, had goosebumps, and was simply grateful."
Thank you for your support and commitment
With projects like the Easter and Christmas boxes , promotional days such as "Shop Local" and the digital Advent calendar, Hauf strengthened the city center and local businesses. He recently initiated the video series "GG INSIDE – Faces and Stories from Groß-Gerau," which will continue.
also public relations : In addition to traditional press work, the city's social media presence on Facebook and Instagram grew.
“My thanks go to the many partners and sponsors, without whose commitment much would not have been possible – above all the Groß-Gerau Business Association,” said Hauf. The year 2025, in particular, demonstrated the strength of the networks in Groß-Gerau, as events such as the “GG läuft” , the spring trade fair, and the open-air cinema were able to take place despite a lack of budget.
As he bids farewell, he looks back with great appreciation: "Groß-Gerau is a great city with incredible potential. It has been a pleasure to have been a part of this development."
(Gross-Gerau-PSGG)
Featured image: From left: Jörg Leinekugel (Chairman of the Business Association), Sebastian Hauf, Michael Schleidt (Managing Director of the Business Association). Photo: City of Groß-Gerau/Gerd Keim
