Key Competitive Attractions
Molenbeek's main attributes are its central location in Belgium and Western Europe; efficient communications links, and its industrial heritage.
The industrial revolution brought economic prosperity to the town, with the construction of the Brussels-Charleroi Canal and the boom in business and manufacturing industries. The canal plays a significant role on the Molenbeek economy with well over 3,000,000 tonnes and 5,300 barges passing through its waters each year.
Key commercial benefits:
- The Enterprise Centre: Three entirely renovated buildings offering low rent space geared at service activities.
- Training centres: Bonnevie Training centre, Molenbeek Training, Bypass Line, and Pave Molenbeek, all churn out highly skilled individuals into the labour pool.
- Organisations offering assistance and support to businesses and entrepreneurs starting up or relocating to the area.
