Over the period 2006-2015, the number of employed increased by 45,1% \u2013 the highest relative increase recorded in all the regions of the European Union. This, together with a number of other factors, resulted in that Milken Institute\u00a0\u2013 an independent American think tank\u00a0\u2013 ranked Pomorskie no. 4 in its index of Best-Performing Cities in Europe in 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n The region also records the highest population growth in the entire country (in 2019, the growth rate was 1.5 per thousand inhabitants, according to the Central Statistical Office) and one of the highest internal and foreign migration balances for permanent residence, which creates excellent career opportunities for high-class specialists .<\/p>\n The region\u2019s excellent location at the Baltic Sea and at the intersection of international transport routes fuels cross-border exchange and attracts foreign investments. With the excellent talent pool, diversified and specialised economy, two dynamic seaports, fast-growing international airport and expanding logistics infrastructure \u2013 Pomerania is one of the best performers in Europe.<\/p>\n Many Fortune Global 500 companies trusted Pomerania as the right place to locate their operations. Global multinationals \u2013 Bayer, Thyssen Krupp, Intel, Amazon, Sony, PwC \u2013 to name just a few \u2013 have chosen the region as their European location for business service centers.<\/p>\n S\u0142upsk, Tczew, Kwidzyn and L\u0119bork are other main cities that attract major FDIs. Companies such as Scania, E.ON Sverige, Gino Rossi, Curver, Flextronics International, Eaton Trucks, Gemalto, Molex, Tapflo, Alteams and International Paper Kwidzyn are among the top investments. Malbork, Starogard Gda\u0144ski and Wejherowo also stand out on the investment map of the region, as the proximity to Tricity and transport accessibility make them attractive locations for FDIs.<\/p>\n \u2022 strategic location on the Baltic Sea coast<\/p>\n \u2022 transport gateway to the CEE markets<\/p>\n \u2022 diversified economy with niche specialisations<\/p>\n \u2022 biggest academic center in northern Poland<\/p>\n \u2022 advanced research and development facilities<\/p>\n \u2022 investment-friendly policies<\/p>\n \u2022 advanced system for investment support<\/p>\n Services, industry and construction sector are the driving forces of the Pomeranian economy, while the region\u2019s two dynamic ports in Gdynia and Gda\u0144sk fuel development of international trade.<\/p>\n A number of sectors have significant growth potential. Among them are the business services sector (BSS), ICT, logistics, shipbuilding, electronics, automotive, biotechnology, food processing, wood and paper industry. Read more about Pomerania’s key sectors<\/a>.<\/p>\n In recent years, the modern business services sector has experienced record highs: currently, it employs nearly 25,000 people in the region and is estimated to grow further. Find out more about the business services sector<\/a>.<\/p>\n With its more than 2,3 million inhabitants (2019), Pomerania is currently witnessing the highest natural population growth in the country. It\u2019s also recording a positive migration balance, as more and more people come to settle in the area.<\/p>\n The regions vital economic activity is mostly concentrated within the Tricity agglomeration (Gda\u0144sk, Gdynia, Sopot and the neighboring counties, together counting for 1,5 mln inhabitants). But Pomorskie has also other strong urban centers that together form the backbone of the region\u2019s economic growth. As much as 64% (2019) of the population (the majority in productive age) is concentrated in other region\u2019s cities, constituting a valuable capital available to the investors.<\/p>\n 24 higher education institutions make Pomerania the biggest academic center of northern Poland that supplies the market with educated graduates in many sought-after specialisations. Local universities \u2013 including the Gda\u0144sk University of Technology (with strengths in engineering), and the University of Gda\u0144sk \u2013 help build an educated workforce.<\/p>\n Learn more about the availability of talents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Why Pomerania? Read more about the quality of life<\/a>\u00a0in Pomerania, and see for yourself why it’s a superb place\u00a0to live and work (video courtesy of\u00a0Pomeranian Tourist Organization<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/investinpomerania.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\")
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What makes Pomerania an attractive FDI destination?<\/h4>\n
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