Key Competitive Attractions
In 1982 the Ardennes Conseil Général developed the Departmental Fund for Economic Intervention, (FIED), to support the development of businesses in Ardennes.
The FIED has helped many large companies to establish themselves in the Ardennes, including Ford, Stanton, Spartech Polycom, Unilin, Delphi, Hermes, and Amada. Numerous craft enterprises and SMEs have also been sustained.
Council Objectives:
- To deliver the economic development scheme set up by the council to target future economic issues, by devoting €100 million over three years
- To Maintain and expand transportation networks and quality housing without compromising the environment
- To encourage investments promising to maintain or create jobs in the farms and strengthen the agricultural industry
- To ensure the deadline for the 2012 completion of the A34 motorway is met
