On 25 November, TOP Oss officially opened its new Business Plaza, consisting of a business lounge and ten luxury skyboxes. As a true Oss-based company and enthusiastic supporter of the club, J&E Sports has purchased one of these skyboxes.
John van Gennip, Managing Director and owner of J&E Sports, explains: “We will use the skybox as a meeting room for discussions with our parent company Antea Group and for consultations with our clients. The space is also suitable for small celebrations, business dinners or informal gatherings with business relations.”
The opening of the Business Plaza was made even more festive for all sponsors and relations present, as FC Oss won their match that day against Jong FC Utrecht with an impressive 4–2 victory.
At the Heart of the Community
For J&E Sports, the line between business and the football club is a thin one. “We are a true Oss company and we are big fans of this club,” says Van Gennip.
The skybox of the artificial turf installation and maintenance company proudly displays a large “Top Oss” flag on the wall—the name FC Oss carried between 1994 and 2009.
“J&E Sports is deeply rooted in the community, and FC Oss has been our club for many years.”
Oss van Morgen
Business Plaza forms part of the municipal development plan Oss van Morgen. In this area, new housing has been built in and around the existing parks, the old hospital grounds have been redeveloped, and the Talentencampus has been established. This campus aims to create synergy between education and the business community. It consists of two components: Central Plaza, with education provided by a regional training centre (ROC), and Business Plaza, home to various companies that offer internships to ROC students.
FC Oss plays an important role in the municipal strategy, which aims to increase the appeal of the area for residents and businesses by promoting health, well-being and sporting activity.