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Start is a non-profit inclusion company that creates jobs and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities through commercial service operations. The company focuses on workplace participation for individuals with physical, mental, or psychological impairments who face barriers in the general labor market. It operates hospitality and
gastronomic businesses where employees with and without disabilities work together on equal terms. Start manages the Hotel Alte Fischereischule in Eckernförde, combining overnight stays with restaurant services. It also operates the Fährhaus Hollersche Anlagen in Büdelsdorf as a conference and café venue with meeting facilities and catering. In addition, the company runs a commercial kitchen and cafeteria service that provides school and institutional catering, including daily lunch menus and vegan options. Through these activities, Start links inclusion-focused employment with market-based hospitality and catering services.