NEW POSTAL ADDRESS
Business Region Göteborg AB
Box 111 19
SE-404 23 Göteborg
Sweden
Visiting address
Norra Hamngatan 14
Phone: +46 31 61 24 02
Fax: +46 31 61 24 01
The dynamics and growth of the Göteborg Region
The dynamics and growth of the Göteborg Region builds on a broad spectrum of strengths.

Attractive coastline — The Swedish west coast is an attractive area for both local citizens and tourists. In the last ten years, the municipalities along the coast have experienced a sharp rise in both number of citizens and tourists.

Strong engineering sector — A strong engineering sector with a high knowledge base makes the Göteborg Region a true technology centre inScandinavia . The region is the home for numerous globally successful corporations such as Volvo, SKF and AztraZeneca´s R&D activities.
 
Scandinavia´s leading export region — In an age of expanding international trade, the Göteborg Region has positioned itself as the leading export region in Scandinavia and highly competitive.

Top creativity ranking — Scientifically, Sweden ranks highest on the prestigious Richard Florida´s Global Creativity Index. The Göteborg Region is one of the leading creative centers in Sweden with a highly developed service sector and powerful force in the cultural — and creative industries.
 
Growing market for retail and offices — The Göteborg Region has seen a strong growth in retail businesses and number of offices. Swedish and foreign investors have invested heavily in the region.
 
Knowledge intensive region — The Göteborg Region is the second most innovative region inEurope(Regional Innovative Scoreboard 2006). Today, the Göteborg Region has more than 60 000 university students, helping to create wealth of available knowledge.
 
The Logistic hub of Scandinavia — ThePortofGöteborgis the largest port in Scandinavia and is enabling Göteborg to position itself as one of the best logistic locations inEurope .    

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