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Location marketing attracts 264 companies to Switzerland

In 2025, cantonal, regional and national location marketing organisations attracted a total of 264 companies to Switzerland. That is 33 more than in the previous year. They have already created…

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The Zurich economic region is attracting an increasing number of international companies

The Greater Zurich Area (GZA) location marketing initiative and the associated cantons attracted a total of 98 foreign companies in 2025. Twenty-four of these intend to establish their headquarters in…

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New open space concept enhances quality of life and biodiversity

The local council has adopted the Spreitenbach Open Space Concept as a binding framework for future development. Through this concept, it aims to strengthen the identity of the neighbourhoods, promote…

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The wood that protects itself

Today, sawdust usually ends up in the oven. Tomorrow it could protect houses from fire. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a composite material that combines wood waste…

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The construction site also wants flexibility

Part-time work alone won’t solve the problem. At the event “We’re Counting on You!” held on March 26, 2026, at CAMPUS SURSEE, it became clear that the construction and infrastructure…

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When cantons go from being a drag to a location factor

Building permits determine how quickly residential, commercial and energy projects become reality. In Switzerland, analog routines and digital ambitions collide. Those who invest in functioning e-processes today gain speed, transparency…

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Zurich remains the world’s number one smart city

Zurich tops the IMD Smart City Index for the seventh year running. Out of the 148 cities surveyed, Geneva ranks third. Lausanne – which was ranked 10th last year –…

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New construction project bolsters the research hub in the Bernese Oberland

Funding has been secured for the new building of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) in Thun Nord. The city is providing an interest-free loan of…

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New foundation to bring SMEs forward

Lucerne is just in the top third of the cantons in terms of competitiveness. But far behind in terms of innovative strength. This is set to change. The cantonal government…

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Network Switzerland elects new members to the board

Christina Doll and Andreas Zettel have been newly elected to the board of Netzwerk Standort Schweiz. The business development officer for the town of Schlieren and the deputy director of…

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The Learning Factory is forging new links between industry, research and education

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) plans to establish a learning factory in the Zug Tech Cluster. If Parliament and the public give their approval, operations are set…

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47 million for a new heart in the Bernese Oberland

A former military site, 60 hectares, characterized for decades by uniforms and armaments factories. Now cutting-edge research is to move in. The city of Thun is getting serious and is…

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The city is exploring new approaches to reducing waste and resource consumption

The Government Council of Basel-Stadt is considering launching a pilot project with Pretty Good to facilitate the drop-off of used items at recycling points. In doing so, it is following…

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Successful job coaching from SVIT Zurich!

Entry into the real estate industry for career changers - our contribution to combating the shortage of skilled workers

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Global employer rating strengthens position in the competition for talent

The building materials group Holcim is one of just 17 companies worldwide to have been recognised as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. This marks the second…

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City wants to acquire industrial building for archive and temporary uses

The city of Biel wants to acquire the industrial property at Mattenstrasse 133. The factory building is to be used for the city archives from 2033 onwards. Until then, it…

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Digital Agenda connects events in the Limmat Valley

The regional location promotion agency Limmatstadt AG is strengthening regional cooperation with a joint digital event calendar. Events in the Limmat Valley are now recorded centrally and can be accessed…

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