I chose Estonia because it is very useful for my life jackets business to be located close to the Scandinavian markets. I also see Estonia as a gate to the Baltic countries. I like the good modern infrastructure in Haapsalu and relatively low cost level it has to offer. I have found here motivated and responsible people to work with. Flexible labour market though allows me to make quick changes if needed. I live here in the pleasant environment with quick access to everywhere and have Eastern Europe with all the advantages in front of my house door. Gerhard Eberle President / CEO Lade OÜ Co-founder of MARINEPOOL
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LÄÄNE COUNTY. ESTONIA. » investinestonia.com
Lääne County in Estonia
Population: 26,880 (01.01.2012). Population density: 10.6 inhabitants/km². RAKVERE
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Size: 2,383 km² – 5.3% of the total territory of Estonia.
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Labour force: 14,500 (01.01.2012), unemployment rate 12.9%. 36% of all companies are registered in Haapsalu, 14% in Ridala and 10% in Lihula municipality.
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Most important industries: wood, food, light industry, recreation and health treatment industry having biggest employment numbers and export capacity.
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Distances from Haapsalu: – to Tallinn – 100 km, about 1h 10 min by car (intl. airport, intl. ferry port), – to Pärnu – 110 km, about 1h 20 min by car.
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Five good reasons to invest in Lääne County, Estonia: ➊ Good connections and modern network of roads – good access
(100 km, 1h 10 min drive) to the international airport and the capital.
➋ Well functioning cargo and passenger ports – Virtsu, Rohuküla and
Dirhami ports are connecting islands Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Vormsi and Osmussaar with the mainland. Dirhami port is icefree during most of the winter, other ports operate all year round.
➌ Skilled labour at competitive cost, good cooperation with vocational training centre.
➍ Availability of industrial land with developed infrastructure, including two industrial parks near Haapsalu – two available sites (ca 9,000 m 2) with all communications in the Uuemõisa Industrial Park and 29 available sites in Kiltsi 45 ha Industrial Park.
➎ Fast decision making and low bureaucracy.