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Dear
Sir, Dear Madam,
Western Switzerland is one of Switzerland's most dynamic
and inviting areas, reaching from the Lake of Geneva
to the Lake of Neuchâtel and from the Jura Mountains
to the Alps.
The main assets
Switzerland in
general and our region in particular provide an excellent
base for all types of business activity, and we are
ready to present you the many advantages and assets
we offer.
| Switzerland's natural
assets include: |
- Stability, safety, and security;
- Highly productive, well-educated, and industrious
workforce;
- Modern infrastructure, attractive business
climate, and very low taxes;
- Central location at the crossroads of Europe;
and
- Multicultural, multilingual and international
environment.
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An appealing program
of financial and other incentives enable us to enhance
our many advantages.
| The mission |
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| Our task
is to facilitate your arrival and to help
you establish and ramp-up your business. We
provide a comprehensive package of assistance
covering everything you need to do business
in Western Switzerland, including: |
- Business plan development
- Tax exemptions and other financial
incentives
- Research and development grants
- Investment and job training assistance
- Financial and business partnerships
- Work and residency permits
- Office space, industrial land, scientific
parks, entrepreneurial zones, free trade
zones, and business centers
- Financial institutions and venture
capital funds
- Useful business and social contacts
and networks
- Housing, schools, transportation, health
services and shopping guides; and
- Advocacy support in dealing with federal,
cantonal and municipal governments.
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We serve as a
one-stop shop to clients and provide all of our
services at no charge. |
The philosophy
As tax incentives
and work permits often are a major concern of new businesses
arriving in the country, we concentrate on these key
elements while supporting every step you take in getting
your company and your family established in Western
Switzerland. We consider ourselves part of your team,
which means your problems also are ours, and your success
is ours as well.
We look forward to working
with you, and we invite you to visit Western Switzerland
to see for yourself all that we have to offer.
Sincerely yours,
Jacques Pasche - General
Manager
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