Set up in 2007, Lublin’s sub-Special Economic Zone (part of SEZ Euro-Park Mielec) is becoming attracts capital. However, only five firms have invested about 220 million zlotys.
- We are behind others. A great obstacle for enterprises is an infrastructure. Region suffers from lack of good roads; it is not easy to send products outside the country. Soon, the new airport in Świdnik will be finished, but it is definitely too late. Few years ago, at least cargo would be useful for some grocery contracts. - Magadalena Jocek chief of Lublin’s Business Club says.
Those obstacles caused resignation that one of the biggest IT companies - Comarch, which a few years ago were considering an investment.
Gracja Marcewicz from Department of strategy and Investment service from Lublin municipal office states that liveliness is coming. - Most of new permissions we had given between 2009 and 2010. Investments are in progress - Marcewicz says. So far permission for running the business have received 15 companies, which have declared spending at the level of 550 million zlotys and employment of 900 workers until 2013. The biggest amount- 200 million zlotys will invest Ball Packing.
The SEZ that currently counts 120 ha will soon be extended by next 40 ha. -We negotiate with automotive and biotechnology companies. We already have more application than available area. - the deputy says.
Representatives of Poland took part in the international PDAC Convention trade fair in Toronto, one of the world’s most important events for the mining and natural resources sector. The Polish delegation included representatives of the Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH), led by the President of the Agency, Andrzej Dycha.
czytaj więcejHow can long-term investments be effectively stimulated through the capital market, and what regulatory changes are needed to achieve this? This was the central question of the debate titled “Stimulating Long-Term Investment through the Capital Market,” held on 26 February during the “Risk and Regulation” seminar in Warsaw at the headquarters of the Urząd Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego.
czytaj więcejNearly 60 hectares of fully serviced investment land located directly next to Port Lotniczy Olsztyn–Mazury in Szymany are waiting for an investor. This is a unique opportunity for businesses seeking a strategic location that combines access to air, road, and rail infrastructure with the growth potential of a dynamically developing region.
czytaj więcejThe Województwo mazowieckie region has already invested more than PLN 55 billion from European funds and the National Recovery Plan (KPO). As a result, roads, railways, public transport systems, and hospitals are being modernized. Digital, environmental, tourism, and education projects are also being implemented.
czytaj więcejThe EEC Trends conference brought together representatives of business, public administration, and financial institutions to open a debate on the future directions of the Polish and European economies. The Polish Development Fund (PFR) actively participated in the event, addressing topics related to security, new technologies, and the development of the defense industry. The meeting also served as a substantive prelude to the European Economic Congress (EEC), where PFR has announced a strong presence—both through a dedicated zone and expert panels.
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