Companies choosing the Cote d’Azur
A recent report shows that many companies chose the Cote d’Azur in 2008. Companies creating new posts in this area include France, Germany, USA, Hong Kong, UK, Canada, Taiwan and Sweden, with a range of businesses.
This encouraging performance confirms that the Côte d’Azur’s ability to attract companies is holding firm, even against the background of economic downturn and reduced flows of international investment. The international dimension is also important: of the 27 investment decisions, which will result in a total of 525 new posts, 63% of the companies are foreign.
As regards the new companies who have located in the region, the R&D sector hit a new record high, accounting for 44% of the new investments, which was double the 2007 level. And core activities, along with commercial real estate, came a close second.