Made In – JCI Belgium’s news partner

JCI Belgium is proud to announce a partnership with Made In, a Flemish online news platform dedicated to entrepreneurship and local business news. This collaboration strengthens communication and visibility for both organizations. In line with JCI Belgium’s mission “to provide leadership development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change, working with Made In helps spread this vision among entrepreneurs across Flanders. Made In’s focus on regional economic stories complements JCI’s support of youth leadership and community projects at the local chapter level.

About Made In

Made In is a free digital news platform serving entrepreneurs, executives and decision-makers. It began as a local initiative and quickly expanded into a regional network: the platform now operates dedicated sites in multiple Flemish regions (including Antwerp, Limburg, Mechelen and West Flanders). Made In’s content is produced by professional journalists from Mediahuis, Belgium’s leading news publisher, ensuring high-quality, relevant economic coverage for each region. The network has grown substantially – it now records over 2.2 million pageviews and 554,000 unique visitors per month – meaning a wide audience of entrepreneurs engages with its content daily. By offering newsletters and social media updates, Made In keeps local business communities informed and inspired with the latest regional trends and success stories.

Partnership benefits for local chapters

This partnership offers key advantages for JCI Belgium’s chapters and members:

• Local news and inspiration: Made In delivers daily updates on business developments and entrepreneurial success stories in Flanders. JCI chapters can use these stories to stay informed and inspired, highlighting local innovation and opportunities.

• Wide reach and visibility: Through its audience of half a million monthly readers, news about JCI events and projects gains broad exposure. This increased visibility helps attract new members and partners by showcasing JCI’s activities to a large Flemish audience.

• Shared commitment to entrepreneurship: Both JCI Belgium and Made In focus on supporting entrepreneurs. Made In’s mission (“sta aan de zijde van de ondernemers” – standing by entrepreneurs) resonates with JCI’s goal of strengthening young business leaders. Together, they champion an optimistic, can-do spirit in the local economy.

• Strengthening local communities: By working with a media partner that emphasizes regional news, JCI enhances its connection with local business ecosystems. Members in all provinces – from West Flanders to Flemish Brabant – gain access to relevant economic insights, aligning with JCI’s emphasis on community engagement and leadership development.

Through this new partnership, JCI Belgium and Made In combine their strengths: JCI’s network of young leaders and Made In’s extensive entrepreneurial media platform. The collaboration ensures that local JCI chapters and potential members stay informed about regional business trends and success stories. By keeping the community “close to entrepreneurs” the partnership inspires current and future members and drives positive change in the Flanders business landscape.