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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 %

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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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