LEADING BUSINESS LOCATION IN POLAND

Awards & Recognition WROCLAW – ONE STOP SHOP FOR FDI PROJECTS Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency (ARAW) created in 2005 to support foreign investors in the Agglomeration on each step of the investment process owned by the City of Wroclaw and 29 surrounding communes local partner of Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIiH) Awards & Recognition The most business-friendly Polish city in 2016 University of Technology – the best technical University in Poland No. 1 – FDI Stategy Mid-sized European Cities of the Future fDi Strategy Awards 2016: Best Recruitment suport fDi Strategy Awards 2016: Best academia - business links

POLAND GENERAL OVERVIEW

EU, NATO, OECD, WTO, Schengen Zone POLAND – KEY FACTS 38,5 M 6th in EU 312 700 km² 6th in EU Population Area 25th in the world ease of doing business World Bank Group 1,4 M Students Rating 1st in EU largest beneficiary 68.7 bn € / 2007- 2013 82.5 bn € /2014 - 2020 438.5 bn $ - 2015 3,5% - growth forecast GDP EU funds EU, NATO, OECD, WTO, Schengen Zone 1058,09 € - average 433,52 € - minimum Membership Wage 1 €=4,2270 PLN

KNOWLEDGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES WHY POLAND ? KNOWLEDGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Source: EF English Proficiency Index 2016

WROCLAW GENERAL OVERVIEW

WROCLAW – GROWING AND DYNAMIC CITY WROCLAW IN POLAND 4th largest city 2nd fastest growing city 3rd academic centre 1st place in attracting FDI Population of the area of Wroclaw City limits – 637 700 1 200 000 - 2 900 000 - Population of the region 124 000 - Number of students Number of foreigners working in the region 120 000 - Unemployment rate Number of unemployed City 2.5% 9 300 Region 6.3 % 74 500 Source: National Statistical Office, July 2017

Positive migration balance WROCLAW – GROWING AND DYNAMIC CITY Which city is the most attractive destination for relocation in Poland?* Tricity Poznan Warsaw Wroclaw Positive migration balance 63% incoming people from the adjacent voivodeships, 37% - other regions of Poland. + 50 000 Wroclaw area population growth 2005 - 2015 Cracow Source: The Central Statistical Office, 2016 *opinion of Polish executives and managers, Antal, Jan 2017

WROCLAW – CONNECTIVITY Over 2,4 million passengers in 2016 (growth of over 250% since 2006) The best regional airport in Poland according to Business Traveller Awards 2016 10 km from the City Centre, situated at Wroclaw Motorway Ring within city limits Fly to major European transfer hubs: Frankfurt, London, Münich, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Warsaw

WROCLAW – CONNECTIVITY

WROCLAW SUCCESSFULL BUSINESS LOCATION

DEVELOPED ECONOMY

DEVELOPED ECONOMY

WROCLAW ATTRACTIVE TO WORK, ENJOYABLE TO LIVE

Great amount $ spent to increase the quality of life Leisure Thousands of cultural events (European Capital of Culture 2016) Host of Wrocław the World Games 2017 Tourism – over 5 million tourists in 2016 One of the best place for a city break in Europe according to The Guardian Great amount $ spent to increase the quality of life International community 2nd biggest investment budget in Poland Municipal Stadium Airport Public transport Roads Concert halls Aquapark International Friends of Wrocław Infolink – information & support office for foreigners Billingual Polish schools: English, German, Spanish and international schools

Openess & Cost of living QUALITY OF LIFE 1225 € 51,53% cost of 1 sq. m of new flat on the primary market. Cost of rent of medium size apartment (38-60 sq. m) is 510 € per month. city area is green. Wroclaw is allowed to be a candidate city for the European Green Capital 2019 title awarded by the European Commission. Child care & Education Openess & Cost of living Leisure & Culture European Capital of Culture 2016 (2000 cultural events, over 5 000 000 participants) 56 hotels calssified in star rating 9760 places waiting for guests in high rank hotels Host of Wrocław the World Games 2017 107 public and 57 non-public kindergartens 161 public and 112 non-public primary, secondary and high schools 10 schools with English as a language of instruction Numerous language schools The best city for relocation according to Antal Report Consumer prices lower than in Berlin (40%), Barcelona (37%), Warsaw or Prague (13%)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS 1291 school places in international schools

’’A notable chunk of commenters recommended western Poland’s biggest city, which has seen a boom of cultural activity in recent years.” ’’Though it has one eye on its rich history, charm, and beauty the other is focused on a strong avant-garde streak with a vibrant and creative cultural scene”. One of the 5 most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe Wroclaw 100th worldwide & selected emerging business centre „Quality of Living Report” The most business-friendly Polish city in 2016 Best Polish city to live and work They talk about us

As a foreigner, what is the best city in Poland to live in? INTERNET’S VOICE As a foreigner, what is the best city in Poland to live in? I would suggest Wroclaw, because it’s a nice city, there are many young people and you’ll live a pleasant daily life with a lot to do. To begin, I am not from Wroclaw. I’m from suburb of Rzeszów, which is in the south-east of Poland. Unfortunately there’s not as much to do there for foreigners. Wroclaw has some nice markets, coffee shops, libraries and parks. I’ve only been once, when I was little, but I remember it being a ton of fun. I know you’re not a tourist, but there are also some nice museums, architecture and theaters that you may also enjoy.

CONTACT Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency Agencja Rozwoju Aglomeracji Wrocławskiej ARAW SA T: +48.71 783 53 10 E: araw@araw.pl www.araw.pl www.invest-in-wroclaw.pl