1 development economic western switzerland dews. 2 21 dews ( 10’078 km 2 )
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Development EconomicWestern Switzerland
DEWS
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DEWS (10’078 Km2)
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STRUCTURE DEWSSTRUCTURE DEWS
ACQUISITION
DEVPROJECT LEADERS
DENPROJECT LEADERS
DEVSPROJECT LEADERS
USA - 4PCAN - 1P
F3P
JAPON 1P
INDE1P
SOUTHAMERICA 1P
EAU 1P
D 2P
ISRAEL 1P
CYPRUS 1P
I1P
B – LUX1P
NL1P
SCAN1P
GB1P
TURKEY 1P
SECO BIG 4 OTHERS
DEJPROJECT LEADERS
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Compared to other European countriesSwitzerland is the most attractive place for global headquarters locationAs % of all global headquarters that moved to these countries
Source : National Authorities, trade organizations and Arthur D. Little desk research - 2002
Destination of global headquarters that moved outside their country of origin
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Companies use very specific criteria to determine the appropriate headquarters location
Corporate tax advantagesQualified managers
Quality of lifeCentral location
Support of authoritiesPersonal preference of CEO
International managersInternational schools
Language skillsLabor flexibility (no unions, Hire and Fire)
Ease of attracting top managersHigh purchasing power
High educationAttractive personal taxes
Image of the countryLabor availability
Proximity to existing production site
88%72%
69%62%
55%50%
48%37%
35%35%
31%25%
22%19%
17%17%
10%
Most important criteriaused by companies for the selection of headquarters location
Arthur D. Little - 2002
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Corporate Tax advantages
Normal taxes
New manufacturingactivities
International servicesincome
22 – 24 %
0%
10%
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Quality of life
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Support of authorities
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International managers
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Higher education
Federal Institute of Technology
4 Universities
3 Universities for applied sciences - HES
15’000 graduates every year
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Language skills
•Multi-lingual
•Multi-cultural
•Tolerant
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Labor flexibility1 to 3 months noticeLow social security
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The greatest natural The greatest natural assets …assets …
Valais : 30% of Switzerland’s hydroelectric power production
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Advantages in Valais/SwitzerlandAdvantages in Valais/Switzerland
Competencies in :• Chemistry, Aluminium, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Mechanic, Medical technic• Hydro electrical energy • TheArk Concept• Language skill• Qualified and flexible workforce• SWISS Made
Costs :• Land (purchase, permit)• Premises (purchase, rent)• Salaries and social security charges• Tax advantages
Interesting location :• Easy access to France and Italy• New Access to north => NEAT from 2007
Quality of life:• Security and stability; CH-Neutrality• Nature and tourism• Diversity
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Chosen by
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