8 BILLION GOOD REASONS FOR INVESTING IN LOLLAND-FALSTER
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8 BILLION GOOD REASONS FOR ESTABLISHING YOUR BUSINESS IN LOLLAND-FALSTER Lolland-Falster is set to be Denmark’s growth centre in the coming years, and the visions for the region are grand-scale. Within the next seven years, 8 billion euro will be invested in building and construction projects such as the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany. These projects will generate billions of euros in turnover and thousands of jobs in the region. Many companies - local, regional, national and international – have their sights set on the major potential that exists in this region of Denmark, and their numbers are growing week by week. Easy access to both Scandinavia and Continental Europe Lolland-Falster is placed at the heart of the coming Fehmarnbelt Region, at short distances from cities such as Copenhagen, Malmö, Berlin and Hamburg. With the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, the Scandinavian and European markets will be more closely linked, unleashing great possibilities for companies seeking access to both markets. Attractively priced industrial sites in the heart of the region With its efficient infrastructure, affordable greenfield opportunities and mounting activity in the coming years, Lolland-Falster is poised to be the new attractive growth centre in Denmark. Both Lolland Municipality and Guldborgsund Municipality are devel-
oping new commercial and industrial sites along the E47 motorway at very favourable square-metre prices. The first companies have already established themselves, with names such as Dong Energy setting up administration, warehousing and a workshop for its wind turbine activities. Lolland-Falster – a dynamic region Entrepreneurial activity in Lolland-Falster is flourishing, with an appreciable increase in the number of start-ups. And Lolland-Falster is one of the regions in Denmark where this growth is most prominent. Skilled labour There are close links between educational institutions and
businesses in Lolland-Falster. This creates and maintains a well-qualified workforce for the businesses in the region. Moreover, the workforce in the Lolland-Falster region has a reputation for being highly motivated and stable. In addition, it is easy for companies to upskill their workforce via the local job centres. These offer courses tailored to individual company needs. Innovation and business development Innovation and business development are some of Business LF’s core services. Using Business LF as a consulting and sparring partner, a company that has established itself in the region can maximise its potential.
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minimisation of overall costs no municipal reimbursement duty is levied on business property land and buildings values Copenhagen is just 75 mins away; Berlin 3 hours and Hamburg 2 hours most stable workforce in Denmark low wages rates Holbæk low absenteeism Kalundborg Roskilde opportunities to qualify for a range of EU funding programmes smooth and fast establishment procedure fast regulatory processing – replies within 24 hours and one point of contact attractive prices for commercial and industrial sites cities as Copenhagen, Malmö, Hamburg and Berlin a just a few hours away
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Bribery is virtually unknown in Denmark. Denmark has been one of the top ranking countries in the International Transparency Index for years Korsør Easy access to lucrative markets throughout NYSTED Europe A flexible labour market Skælskør A highly skilled Ringe and motivated workforce World class expertise in cleantech, ICT and life sciences High quality of life
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BUSINESS LF – YOUR ONE POINT OF CONTACT
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Business LF is the region’s business promotion agency, established to provide one point of contact to the Eutin municipalities of Lolland and Guldborgsund and other stakeholders and create the best possible operating Neustadt in Holstein conditions for companies seeking to do business and grow in the region. Rostock Business LF’s provides swift,Scharbeutz professional and straightforward corporate services. Business LF willDummerstorf arrange meetings with relevant stakeholders within 72 hours of initial contact from a company. This efficient workflow is made possible by Business LF’s close cooperation with the municipalities and a large network of local companies, organisations and other partners.
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Mikkel Wesselhoff Director/CEO mw@businesslf.dk +45 4038 2436
Peter Olsen Business Development Manager po@businesslf.dk +45 4073 5104
Steen Wæver Business Development Director sw@businesslf.dk +45 2025 0680
Vagn Pedersen Business Development Manager vp@businesslf.dk +45 3066 9997
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