1. The Economy of Brescia 2005/2006 DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

2. THE COUNTY OF BRESCIA 1 The province of Brescia is the fifth Italian province as dimension of the GDP. Is at 10° place as per-capita GDP In 2005 has been the sixth province in terms of GDP growth. Total GDP is about 34 billion euro National GDP is 1,417 billion euro

3. THE COUNTY OF BRESCIA 2 Brescia represents the 2,5% of the Italian’s economy. Per capita income is 29.250 euros. The EU-27 average is 21.500 euros (2004) The richest in Italy is Bolzano with 37.000 euros

4. THE COUNTY OF BRESCIA 3 New enterprises: 2,158 in 2006. New born enterprises 9,080 Number of closed enterprises : 6,922 Total number of enterprises: 120,298. Quality of life: Brescia is only in the 31° position. Business and labour: Number eith in Italy.

5. Industrial districts

6. Strong and weak points of Brescia Entrepreneurship and family business Enterprise dimension Productive process Products Internatinalisation