Inspiring encounters at the Prix SVC Ostschweiz 2026

On 5 March 2026, the business community of Eastern Switzerland gathered at the Olma exhibition halls in St.Gallen for the Prix SVC Ostschweiz, one of the most important events for small and medium-sized enterprises in the region. Around 750 entrepreneurs, decision-makers as well as guests from business and politics came together to honour outstanding SMEs and exchange ideas in person.

For years, the Prix SVC has been an important platform for entrepreneurship and innovation. This year once again made it clear: Eastern Switzerland has an exceptionally diverse and dynamic SME landscape that sustainably shapes Switzerland as a business location.

Warm congratulations to the winners and finalists

Tellco warmly congratulates Tisca Tischhauser AG from Bühler AR on winning the Prix SVC Ostschweiz 2026. The long-established family company has impressed for decades with high-quality textile solutions and a broad product range, from carpets and curtains to upholstery fabrics and specialised textile applications. With around 400 employees and production that largely takes place in Switzerland, the company combines tradition with innovative strength.

In addition to the winner, four other companies were recognised, impressively demonstrating how diverse and high-performing the SME landscape of Eastern Switzerland is: Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AG, optrel AG, Velosolutions Schweiz GmbH and zeintra AG.

These companies stand as exemplary representatives of entrepreneurial courage, innovative spirit and sustainable success – values that form the backbone of the Swiss economy.

Exchange, encounters and new perspectives

As a Silver Partner of the Prix SVC Ostschweiz, Tellco was also represented at the event. The occasion offered a valuable opportunity to engage in conversation with entrepreneurs from the region and exchange views on current challenges and opportunities for SMEs.

Particularly exciting were the encounters during the speed networking session, where Joel Levi, Head of Market Region Eastern Switzerland at Tellco, was able to establish numerous new contacts. Such formats enable short, direct conversations and open up many new perspectives within a short time.

It is precisely this personal exchange that makes events like the Prix SVC so special. Behind every successful company are people with ideas, visions and the courage to take responsibility.

Strong companies need strong foundations

The discussions that evening once again showed how central entrepreneurial responsibility and long-term thinking are to the success of SMEs.

This also includes occupational pensions: for many companies they are an important component of employer attractiveness and a key factor in the long-term security of their employees.

As a partner to SMEs, Tellco supports companies every day in designing stable and sustainable pension solutions – a topic that is becoming increasingly important, particularly for growing and innovative companies.

An important event for the regional economy

The Prix SVC Ostschweiz repeatedly demonstrates the innovative strength that exists within regional SMEs. The awarded companies prove that tradition, quality and future orientation are not a contradiction. On the contrary: they often form the foundation for sustainable success.

For Tellco, supporting such platforms is an important commitment. As a partner for companies and their employees, we experience every day how important strong SMEs are for Switzerland as a business location.

An all-round excellent event

A big thank you goes to the Swiss Venture Club (SVC) for organising this successful evening. The Prix SVC not only offers a stage for outstanding companies but also creates space for encounters, inspiration and new ideas.

We are already looking forward to the upcoming events and to many more inspiring encounters with entrepreneurs from across Switzerland.