Zurich is one of the most innovative economic regions in Europe. But how can the location remain competitive? Dr. Fabian Streiff, Head of the Office of Economic Affairs since January 2024, talks in an interview about innovative strength, skilled workers, tax conditions and untapped potential in

Zurich is growing and with this growth comes an increasing demand for affordable housing. Chief Financial Officer Daniel Leupi talks about the progress made in the city's housing policy, the pressure on the real estate market and the instruments with which the city of Zurich aims to maintain the

After the city, the canton of Zug has now also approved a loan for the expansion of the ice stadium for the Zug Ice Sports Club (EVZ). The Keep Building project to expand the arena is to be supported with CHF 35

Not only Basel-Stadt, but also the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Jura are increasingly attracting foreign companies from the life sciences. Three quarters of all relocations supported by the Basel Area Business & Innovation location promotion programme in 2024 come from this

Building lease holders and property owners have founded IG Schlieren Nord Ost. The association aims to actively help shape the development of the area and pool the interests of property

The regional location promoter Limmatstadt has three new members. They are Bolderlounge, Menu and More AG and buchstäblich

Rear station neighbourhoods are often regarded as unused spaces with unclear development potential. Yet they harbour valuable opportunities for urban transformation. In an interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen, students developed visionary concepts for

The Canton of Zug pursues a sustainable strategy for managing its property portfolio. The strategy emphasises maintenance, legal requirements and the careful use of resources. Future investments and strategic guidelines ensure the quality and stable value of the canton's property

With its smart city strategy, Zug is positioning itself as a future-orientated and liveable location. Through digitalisation, smart technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, the city aims to actively shape structural change and ensure a high quality of life for its

A team led by Zurich architects Penzel Valier AG will be responsible for the overall concept of Limeco's Limmat Valley Energy Centre. The team's consideration of the environment, economy and society was

Around 150 stakeholders from business, science and administration discussed the future of the business location at the Canton of Zurich's "Fokus Standort" event. The focus was on skilled labour, technology, regulation and mobility - with concrete solutions for sustainable

The canton of Aargau wants to rejoin the Greater Zurich Area (GZA). Membership of the regional location promotion organisation is intended to help the canton to attract companies in innovative sectors. The GZA is now focussed on

Swiss Estates AG has realised a profit on the sale of several properties in Zurich. This will enable the company to reduce its liabilities and strengthen its liquidity. In addition, a dividend has been announced for the 2024 financial

Hälg Facility Management AG will open a new branch in St.Gallen on 1 January 2025. The company, which has 200 employees, is thus expanding its building management services to eastern

After falling in October, asking rents rose again in November to the level seen in September. This is shown by the latest Homegate rental index. Year-on-year, rents were 3.1 per cent higher across

Golf Sempach now offers an indoor golf centre for year-round training. The training centre is scheduled to open on 17 January 2025. Modern technology and an integrated fitness area will enable training to meet the highest

The real estate company Colliers Switzerland has let another large space in the Konnex building complex in the centre of Baden. Harting AG is building its new global headquarters in

Zug was once one of the poorest cantons in Switzerland. Today, Zug is a canton with many diverse international companies and the business location with the highest contribution per inhabitant to the national financial equalisation system.

The Office for Employment (AFA) is modernising its structures and services in order to better meet the needs of jobseekers and companies. The key points of the new 2025-2030 strategy are the optimisation of processes, greater digitalisation and the consolidation of

The Urdorf municipal council has approved the Urdorf 2030 property strategy. The property strategy is reviewed by the municipal council every five years and updated in line with new

The AROVA HALLEN site in Flurlingen is set to become a modern and vibrant neighbourhood by 2040, harmoniously combining working and living. With 250 planned flats and the retention of 400 jobs, the aim is to enable sustainable and economically viable neighbourhood

The Mukaab, a monumental building 400 metres high and wide, is being built in Riyadh and is planned to be the largest building in the world. The project is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 to prepare Saudi Arabia for the post-oil era. However, the history of other mega

Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG acquired the Zurich-based company Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. Mohn Bürokultur will be retained as a brand and will operate as a branch office in Winterthur in future. With this takeover, Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG is continuing its growth strategy in the

Schaffhausen is a convincing business location with strong industry, an internationally characterised corporate landscape and a unique quality of

The modernized Konnex office building was ceremoniously opened after extensive renovation. The complex offers modern offices, furnished apartments, restaurants and coworking areas. Konnex supports climate targets with a CO2-neutral energy

At the start of the winter semester, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is looking back on ten years of the Toni-Areal. The website set up for this purpose provides an insight into the past and present of the campus. The ZHdK also welcomes 711 new students for the winter

Economic crisis, negative mood, lack of prospects: In the 1990s, the canton of Schaffhausen was caught in a negative spiral with high unemployment, emigration and falling tax revenues. Thanks to an active location policy, the story took a different course and today Schaffhausen can look back on an

Six projects from different regions of Switzerland have been nominated for the prestigious Swiss Business Location Network Awards 2024. This award honors targeted and innovative projects in the areas of location marketing and business promotion. The winners will be announced at a symposium in

The Board of Directors of Greater Zurich Area AG has appointed Lukas Huber as the new Managing Director. The relocation expert follows in the footsteps of Sonja Wollkopf Walt. Huber joined the location marketing organisation as an analyst in

The liug.Innovation Center in Chur was officially opened, offering 11,200 square meters of space for work, research, and meetings. Planned and operated by ITW Ingenieurunternehmung AG, the center is expected to create up to 300 jobs and serves as a new landmark for