2. Jalisco is a state located west of the country...
It is one of the
largest economies in Mexico
MEXICO
JALISCO
112 Million;
26 YOA
7.3 Million;
25 YOA
12 Trade agreements
3rd trading partner of USA
NAFTA Trade agreement,
world`s largest
2nd place in the top 5 major
cities for economic potential
in North America*
1,144.9 Billion USD/
9,739 USD
71.5 Billion USD
9, 311 USD
POPULATION
ECONOMY
GDP / PERCAPITA

3. ¡Welcome to Jalisco! The best place to live:
Guadalajara is ranked 6th place in the ten top Latin American Cities of the Future 2012 (FDI Magazine).
Ranked 1st place in the Top Metropolitan Regions Latin-American Site Selection Magazine.
The best place to invest:
Climbed three positions on national competitiveness (IMCO).
High skilled and experienced labor force.
Leader in R&D, Design and Engineering Centers (Electronics, IT, Aerospace).
Strong industrial-R&D/ incentive programs.
Over 2,600 foreign companies doing business in Jalisco.

4. Electronics & Telecommunications Equipment
WE HOLD NATIONAL LEADERSHIPS IN…
SERVICES
FOOD & AGRICULTURE
MANUFACTURING IT
(BPO / ITO)
Agave / Tequila
SOMOS LIDERES EN…
Dairy
Poultry & Eggs
Tourism
Electronics & Telecommunications Equipment
Creative Industries
Jewelry
Aun no hay modificaciones para el 2013 (Food and Agriculture)
Confectionery
Greenhouse crops
Furniture
*11.61% Contribution to National
Agriculture GDP
Pork

5. FOREIGN INVESTMENT
M USD
Source: SE
Source: SEPROE 5

6. INTERNATIONAL TRADE Exports Imports M USD 6 Source: SEIJAL
Source: SEPROE 6

7. EMPLOYMENT New Employment 47,591 1,397,248 1,349,657 1,308,282 7
Source: IMSS Estimations (SEIJAL)
Source: SEPROE 7

8. WORLD-CLASS SKILLED LABOUR FORCE
Labor force: 3.31 million people.
Average Age: 25 Y/A, below the country average (26 Y/A).
Competitive Labor Cost.
Availability of Technical and Engineering Personnel.
Excellent Engineering & Technical programs.
Industry expertise (Electronics, Telecomm, Automotive) with more than 40 years of High-Tech experience.
The Best Business and Work Enviroment
Personnel attrition lower than Monterrey, Mexico City and border zones (2013: 2.1 %)
Friendly Unions
1st Place in Job
Training Centers in Mexico.

9. Over 7,355 technical & engineering graduates,
JALISCO IS HOST OF THE BEST ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS & TRAINING FACILITIES
3’348,343 Total Students in Jalisco
200,000 in Higher Education Institutions 12
World-Class Universities
949
High Schools 67
Postgraduate programs 2
Major Business Schools 3
Technological Universities
Technological Institutes
598
Job Training Centers 58
Technical Schools
Over 7,355 technical & engineering graduates,
per year
(3,500+ specialized in High Tech fields)

10. Privileged Roads and Connections
ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
From Guadalajara to:
Kms
Main Cities
Aguascalientes
225
Cd Juárez
1,520
Laredo
1,103
Manzanillo
270
México, DF
580
Nogales
1,715
Monterrey
740
Tampico
750
Tepic
227
Veracruz
775
Privileged Roads and Connections
lanes
lanes
Jalisco is connected to all of Mexico by the main Federal highways:
Guadalajara – Mazatlan – Nogales (Pacific Coast)
Lagos de Moreno – Cd. Juarez
Guadalajara – Zacatecas – Nvo. Laredo
Guadalajara – Mexico City
Guadalajara – Manzanillo
Southern Bypass of Guadalajara
& Southern Circuit

11. SEAPORTS Manzanillo is the nearest seaport at 300 Kms.
33 shipping lines.
Connecting with more than 49 cities around the world.
300 Km from Guadalajara.
500 Km to Lazaro Cardenas Port.
1000 Km to Veracruz Port.

12. Reduce time and cost and direct connection to KCSM
RAILROADS
*2015, new railroad Gdl - Ags
RAILWAY - - -
Reduce time and cost and direct connection to KCSM
Distances
From Guadalajara:
Kms
Altamira/Tampico
994.8
Cd. Juarez
1,874
Nvo Laredo
1,291
Lázaro Cárdenas
878
Manzanillo
355
México DF
613
Monterrey
1,416
Nogales
1,732
Veracruz
1,062

13. Flights from Guadalajara to: 1,100+ international flights per month2
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORTS
Guadalajara’s airport is the second most important in Mexico in passengers and cargo.
Ranked number 2 in total International trade operations.
Four nearby international airports, less than 230 km. (155 miles) from the capital city, Guadalajara.
Direct commercial flights to the main US cities (4 hr. radius).
Guadalajara
International Airport
Flights from Guadalajara to:
1,100+ international flights per month
Atlanta
Chicago Midway
Chicago O´Hare
Dallas
Habana
Houston
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Oakland
Ontario
Orlando
Panama
Phoenix
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
San Antonio
San Jose, California
Puerto Vallarta
International Airport
In 2013: 8’000,000 passengers in Guadalajara Airport

14. INTERNATIONAL CARGO OPERATIONS
Guadalajara International Airport is ranked number 2 in total International trade operations
48 Weekly frequencies
Aeromexico
Panalpina
Cargo Lux
MasAir
Centurion Cargo
DHL
UPS
3-4 Weekly frequencies
AirFrance
Lufthansa Cargo
6-7 Weekly frequencies
Korean Air
Cathay Pacific
USA
ASIA
EUROPE
CENTRAL AMERICA
1 Weekly frequency
Copa AirLines
New York
Dallas
Los Angeles
Memphis
Houston
Cincinnati
Luxembourg
Louisville
Paris
Frankfurt
Panama
Korea
Hong Kong
In 2012 the cargo flow in Guadalajara Airport was of 127,733 Tons:
98,934 Tons for International destinations
28,799 Tons for National destinations

15. JALISCO IS INNOVATION
The Center for Innovation and Design of Mexico (MIND) is located in Jalisco, different productive sectors will meet and create ecosystems with the goal of adding value to industry.
Guadalajara has been selected by MIT as the site for Mexico’s Digital Creative City, a Creative Media Cluster that will eventually export 4 billion USD worth of services, annually.
Continental has an automotive industry Innovation, Research and Development Center, the biggest outside Germany.
Intel has the Guadalajara Design Center, where telecommunication integrated circuits are developed, along with the design of optical system solutions.
Freescale has an Electronics Design (Semiconductors) Center, specialized in solutions for the automotive industry.
Robert Bosch has now a Center for Design and Innovation.
Hella has an Automotive Design Center.
Promotes the creation and adoption of an innovative and competitive culture.

16. QUALITY OF LIFE More than 6,000 hotel rooms Touristic Developments
Recreational & Commercial Areas
Cultural Activities
International Selection of Restaurants
Competitive Medical Services
Wide choice of housing
Diverse Entertainment
Tradeshow and Convention Centers
Corporate buildings & offices
16 Golf Clubs in Guadalajara Metro Area
Host of International events

17. WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE
48 industrial parks
3 technological parks
1 software parks
1 multimedia park
Automotive Industrial Park
The best academic and training facilities in Mexico are established in Jalisco
& SEDECO 17

18. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Leader in educational centers
Place with qualified human capital
Linkage programs to the development of workforce according to the needs of the industry
Excellent and High Specialized Engineering & Technical programs
Jalisco has the best logistic platform, infrastructure and services
World class Infrastructure / Industrial Parks
An abundant, specialized and experienced work force that is constantly developing.
Jalisco has competitive labor cost
Jalisco has more than 2,600 international companies
Jalisco has bi-cultural education opportunities for your family and business
Jalisco has great weather all year round.
Combines tradition, culture, modernity and innovation in one place.

19. JALISCO, YOUR BEST BUSINESS PARTNER!
Only in 2013:
28 companies decided to invest in Jalisco.
The State of Jalisco has created more than 8,469 jobs y attracted an investment of nearly 701 million USD.
2013, New Investments
2013 Expansion Investment
9 companies of the automotive sector, mainly from Germany and Japan, are about to announce their investment in the State this year…

20. Specific value offer for your project
STATE INCENTIVES
Specific value offer for your project
Training programs
Infrastructure
Land
State contribution for training programs for employees at technical and professional levels.
State contributions for improvements in infrastructure (electricity, water supply, roads, etc).
Sale, usage, exchange, or lease of government property at competitive prices.
State payroll tax of 2%
* 100% discount for new companies established in the first year.
* 50% of discount for the new jobs created during the second year and for companies in
expansion process. 20