Sud-Oise Development
Key Competitive Attractions
Oise is the most economically developed department in Picardy. The Oise is home to over 1,000 industrial establishments and 41% of Picardy’s companies. 67,000 people work in the industrial companies of the Oise, which represents 45% of the jobs in Picardy.
The Oise has a labour pool of 72,000 inhabitants and a particularly young workforce. The area benefits from many sites that can be used for business and industrial projects either immediately or after renovation.
Southern Oise is marked by the presence of many industrial companies, with the main business sectors being chemistry, plastics and metallurgy.
10 Reasons to Set-Up in the Sud-Oise:
1. The international airport Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is only 20 minutes away from Sud-Oise.
2. The Sud-Oise supports the development of SMEs.
3. The Sud-Oise is within close proximity of large Parisian research centers.
4. Three major excellence fields can help to develop your project: environment, chemistry, and components and high-performance mechanical systems.
5. The Sud-Oise has a range of property available for your project. Sites of particular interest include the chemical platform Villers-Saint-Paul.
6. Universities specialising in science and technology, and renowned research centers facilitate the future innovations of your company.
7. A highly skilled and experienced workforce.
8. Many cultural and entertainment activities available, such as golf courses, parks, castles and theme parks (Disneyland).
9. A dynamic services sector, which includes numerous retail and brand-name stores.
10. Excellent road, railway and river transport networks help you and your goods to travel.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Sud-Oise Development Agency (SODA) has three main missions:
1) helping you to set up your company in the area
2) providing you with the information that will enable the growth of your company in the area
3) supporting your company during new and developing projects
In order to help your company succeed in the Sud-Oise, SODA will:
- Organise meetings with company leaders and make regular evaluations of company needs.
- Find financial assistance relevant to each project.
- Present the selection of property that is available in the area and most suitable to you project.
- Help you to fill in necessary applications and forms.
- Introduce you to industrial or financial partners.
- Provide a follow-up for companies and their projects.
SODA supports companies in their export strategy:
- Introducing companies to institutional or financial partners.
- Networking.
- Accompanying you on trade shows.
Existing Business Base
Sud-Oise Key Figures:
- 27.6% of the population of Oise is under 20 years old
- More than 50,000 employees work in industry
- More than 148,000 employees work in the services sector
Advanced technology, innovating industries and sustainable development have replaced traditional industries in the Sud-Oise. Large companies such as ArcelorMittal, Cray Valley and Veolia add new dynamics to the economic base of the area. In addition, the wealth of researchers, engineers and students dedicated to innovation add incomparable strength to the economic potential of Sud-Oise.
The Sud-Oise is the most populated area of the Oise and has the biggest labour pool in the Picardy region. The area also has social and professional diversity, which gives recruiters a wide choice of skilled employees.
Sud-Oise Development Agency
Sud-Oise Development Agency was founded on the 16 December 2009 by five founding members, of which the principal being the Picardy General Council. SODA is now made up of 60 members, companies, organisations, and local and professional bodies who play a role in the area’s development. SODA is in charge of the economic development of and employment growth in the 31 towns in its area.
SODA is Sud-Oise’s symbol of modernity and revival; it is a unique concept for a unique territory.
