Gelsenkirchen City Business Development and Property
Key Competitive Attractions
Gelsenkirchen is located in the northern part of the North-Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany, and has around 258,000 inhabitants.
It is offers an attractive environment with extensive leisure, cultural and educational developments. In recent years, Gelsenkirchen has strengthened its reputation as a dynamic business location, with a large workforce of highly qualified employees and plenty of industrial and commercial property.
Gelsenkirchen's key business sectors include renewable energy, solar technology, chemicals, logistics, glass, metals and the health sector.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Gelsenkirchen Economic Development Department assists investors in numerous ways, including:
- Help with company formation and relocation to Gelsenkirchen
- Sector-specific advice
- Assistance in finding suitable business premises
- Organisation of seminars and workshops
- Networking assistance
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