- central location in the Baltic region: access to the markets of east and northern Europe
- developed modern transport infrastructure
- the most modern telecommunication network in the world
- favourable conditions for land, building and business parks with excellent infrastructure links
Potential workforce
- highly qualified and motivated, mobile and flexible personnel (no regional accent)
- graduates and students of the University of Greifswald (circa 11.500) and the University of applied sciences Stralsund (circa 3.000)
Scientific & research environment
- a dense network of universities higher education institutes, scientific institutes and technology and research centres
Subsidies
- investment-friendly climate: numerous regional subsidy programmes; German and EU grants
- Investment subsidies of up to 50 % for small, up to 40% for medium-sized and up to 30% for big businesses
Public authorities
- preconditions for work on Sundays and public holidays and licensed 24- hour operation
- employment office support in staff recruitment
Nature & the environment
- untouched nature and a clean environment
- factors for quality of life, health, tourism and agriculture
Work & living environment
- "Work where others make holiday": Vorpommern is a popular holiday destination and offers a fantastic variety of cultural, education, relaxation, leisure and sporting activities
- low cost of living, affordable housing near the sea