In the first episode of “Ich GEBE einen aus”, we speak to Dr Hubertus Hille, Chief Executive of the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, about the self-governance of the business community and the development of the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region. The episode addresses the challenges of deindustrialisation, bureaucracy, as well as mobility, transport and the region’s logistical accessibility. Finally, the discussion turns to the topic of security and its significance for the economy and the region’s attractiveness as a business location.