Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze

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City Distance from Zabrze Ad-Dauha 5 684 km Berlin 510 km Editor: Brussels 1 218 km Delhi 6 726 km Municipality of the City of Zabrze Dubai 5 991 km ul. Powstańców Śl. 5-7 Helsinki 1 372 km 41-800 Zabrze London 1 561 km www.um.zabrze.pl Moscow 1 595 km New York 6 836 km Photos/Visualization: Oslo 1 536 km Paris 1 457 km Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Beijing 7 192 km the Antoni Cygan archive (photos by Piotr Muschalik), Rome 1 499 km Fortum Power and Heat Polska LCC, the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation Seoul 8 000 km for the Development of Cardiac Surgery (photos by Mariusz Jakubowski), Tokyo 8 847 km Diament Hotels JSC, “Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC, Municipal Museum in Zabrze, Toronto 6 929 km Warsaw 305 km Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology, Washington 7 162 km Stadium in Zabrze LLC, Medical University of Silesia, Silesian Centre for Heart Partner cities Diseases, Municipality of Zabrze, VOIGT LLC, archive of Marian Oslislo/M-Studio, Essen (Germany) 979 km CREATIVE TOWER (photos by Anna Liwia Gołąb) Kaliningrad (Russia) 635 km Lund (Sweden) 998 km Editing and print: Rotherham (Great Britain) 1 844 km Rivne (Ukraine) 651 km CREATIVE TOWER: Paweł Gałecki , Lidia Gawlak, Anna Gołąb, Sangerhausen (Germany) 636 km Wojciech Kodłubański, Małgorzata Krzysztofik, Iwona Majewska, Anna Ober, Seclin (France) 1 335 km Anna Somorowska in cooperation with business and self-governmental sector, Trnava (Slovakia) 305 km academic sector, business environment institutions and non-governmental Zahlé (Lebanon) 2 304 km organizations. memorandum

Table of contents

1 The City of Zabrze 4

1.1 World – Europe – Poland – Zabrze...... 4 1.2 Travelling into the Past...... 8 1.3 In the Heart of Silesia – Transportation...... 12 1.4 Culture and Arts...... 18 1.5 Sport, Recreation, Tourism...... 24 1.6 Knowledge and Innovation (R&D)...... 34 1.7 The Self-Government of Zabrze...... 46 1.8 People, Passions, Initiatives...... 52 1.9 Silesia Metropolis – Social and Economic Environment and Cooperation...... 58

2 Potential 61

2.1 Choosing Zabrze...... 62 2.2 Climate for Investments...... 64 2.3 Place for business...... 68 2.4 Infrastructure for Investments and Business...... 78 2.5 Quality of life...... 84 2.6 Labour market – human capital...... 90

3 Perspectives 93

3.1 The New Vision of Zabrze...... 94 3.2 Growth sectors...... 98 3.3 Strategic undertakings...... 104

4 Practical information 109 memorandum memorandum

Dear Sirs,

Zabrze is a city of science, medicine, culture, sport and industrial tourism where for the last years the industry has been replaced by innovative technologies.

Thanks to recognized scientific, research and medical centres we are proud of highly specialized and qualified staff working for the benefits of the medical, biomedical, mining, chemical, automotive industries as well as environmental engineering, mechanics and robotics. As our great potential one can perceive the achievements of Polish Academy of Science Branches as well as the achievements of Zabrze higher education's institutions and the Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal. We are building a creative model in innovative biomedical technologies sector. This model demands strict cooperation between universities (the Medical University of Silesia, The Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology), The Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, scientific institutes (The Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery, The Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM) and Kardio-Med Silesia LLC. The cooperation is aimed at creating new ideas and implementing them practically in the market conditions. Perfect location of the city at the place where A1 and A4 Motorways cross with the direct link to the Central Expressway results in perceiving huge investment areas and Katowice Special Economic Zone as important assets of the city.

Also a rich offer of the Music and Dance Hall, Zabrze Philharmonic, Nowy Theatre, sport facilities and unique industrial tourism route attract tourists to the city.

The vision of a modern city is strongly linked to the investment development which is also confirmed by Zabrze expenses amounting to over 1,2 billion PLN incurred in the years 2008-2012 and European Union funds absorption level. The city is friendly to investors. More and more domestic and foreign investors establish companies in Zabrze.

I am convinced that the Investment Memorandum will encourage to familiarize with our city and to benefit of its great potential.

Małgorzata Mańka-Szulik Mayor of the City of Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 3 1 The City of Zabrze

1.1 World – Europe – Poland – Zabrze 1.2 Travelling into the Past 1.3 In the Heart of Silesia – Transportation 1.4 Culture and Arts 1.5 Sport, Recreation, Tourism 1.6 Knowledge and Innovation (R&D) 1.7 The Self-Government of Zabrze 1.8 People, Passions, Initiatives 1.9 Silesia Metropolis – Social and Economic Environment and Cooperation

1.1 World – Europe – Poland – Zabrze

A common market of energy and innovations should be the driving factor of Europe. There are experts and specialists outstandingly prepared to work almost any fields in Silesia and Zabrze. The world’s necessity to shift from services to production returns nowadays and Silesia has always been the region with the largest and best production.

Prof. Jerzy Buzek – former President of the European Parliament

Global economic trends confirm that investors are attracted by the potential and resources of the European cities, in particular of Central Direction – Europe and Eastern Europe where positive economic growth is still reported. After China, Europe is the second Technical, transport and ICT infrastructure, availability of investment most attractive direction for expan- areas and highly qualified professionals make the Central and Eastern sion of foreign direct investments. Europe a perfect investment location. In a “TOP 10 FDI Strategy: Eastern Europe 2012/2013” ranking of investment attractiveness, top three places were taken correspondingly by Katowice, Kraków and Lublin while Polish cities represented in total overall 50%‘‘ of the cities presented in the report.

According to UNCTAD in 2012 the inflow of foreign direct investments to Poland amounted to USD 11.8 billion. In this period Polish export amoun- Centre of Europe ted to EUR 141.9 billion. One in five Polish companies that employs more Poland is a strategic investment than 9 people exports its products. HSBC Global Connections forecasts country located in the centre of a 7% increase in the value of export from Poland in 2014. Some inter- Europe being crossed by trans-Eu- ropean corridors. It offers conve- national companies acting in Poland export more than 80% of their nient road, railway and airway production. For many years Germany has been the largest business connections with all states of the partner of Poland in terms of import and export. In 2012 the export to European Union and Asia. Germany amounted to EUR 35.7 billion i.e. 25% of Poland’s export.

In the UNCTAD survey Poland holds 14th position among the econo- mies perceived as the most promising destinations for foreign direct investments in the world. The highest inflow of FDI to Poland comes from Luxemburg, Spain, Germany and Sweden. In Poland foreign direct investments are located mainly in the sectors of finances and insurances, science and technology and in the civil engineering industry. According to the forecast of the International Monetary Fund the Polish

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Zabrze compared to Europe

GDP will increase by 3.6% in 2017. Representatives of Polish economy 38 250 10 develop investment relations and create opportunities to locate their mln mln % products and services also outside Europe, mainly in Asian countries as well as in the United States. The cooperation with China, India, Indonesia, direct consumers annual growth consumers within in the retail market Vietnam or Korea constitutes an important element of the Polish trade a 1000 km radius policy. According to the authors of the “The Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013” Poland is at the intermediate stage, transforming 2 448 from the economy driven by growing economic effectiveness into the mln economy where innovation becomes the main driving force. students higher education’s growing labour institutions productivity The Silesia Province, where Zabrze is situated, is one of the two provinces with the largest contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the years 2002-2010. Together with the Masovia Province they accounted for more than 1/3 of the Gross Domestic Product in the aforementioned Silesia Province period. The GDP level per capita for the Silesia Province in 2009 corre- The Silesia Province together with sponded to ca. 65% of the EU level. The anticipated target value of the Masovia Province accounted GDP per capita in 2020 for the Silesia Province is 79% of the European for more than 1/3 of the Gross Domestic Product in the years Union level. In 2010 the GDP value in this province per capita amounted 2002-2012. to almost EUR 10 thousand and was higher than the domestic average by 7% (third place in Poland). The anticipated target value of this indicator should exceed EUR 17.5 thousand in 2020. In 2011 the Regional 1/3 GDP Accounting Chamber in Katowice prepared a list of 10 richest communes in the Silesia Province taking into account the income per capita. Zabrze was among few large cities included in this ranking.

2009-2010 2020

GDP level in the Silesia Prov- 65% of EU level 79% of EU level ince

GDP value per capita EUR 10 000 EUR 17 500

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 5 Zabrze in the heart of Silesia

A city of Zabrze, appreciated for its contribution into medical and biomedical technology development, is situated in the centre of Perfect location

Silesia. Many centuries of industrial tradition and labour culture, innova- Within a radius of 600 km around tion, cooperation between science and business, availability of highly Zabrze eight European capitals are qualified professionals as well as business friendly climate contribute to located. the attractiveness of Zabrze.

In 2011 in the Forbes’ “report on business attractiveness” Zabrze came Zagreb Bratislava 14th out of 3,545 communes in Poland. Perfect location is one of the Berlin significant investment advantages of the city. In a radius of 600km Budapest there are eight European capitals: Berlin, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Vienna Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, and Zagreb. DB Schenker Rail Polska JSC, Prague one of the largest global corporations presently comprising a core for Lubljana Warszawa shipment in Eastern Europe and reinforcing Poland’s role as the gate to Eastern Europe benefits from the attractive geographical location, qualified professionals and the largest logistics network in Europe.

Owing to its scientific and research potential Zabrze stands out from the other Silesian cities. The following institutions operate in Zabrze: the Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy Smart Development of Sciences, Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal, the Institute of Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute Numerous science institutions, high schools and their branches famous of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM, the Prof. Zbigniew Religa of unique accomplishments in Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery, Silesian Centre Poland and abroad are located in Zabrze. for Heart Diseases, The Zabrze Branch of Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and Faculty of Organisation and Management of the Silesian University of Technology, School of Medicine with the Dentistry Branch of the Medical University of Silesia as well as the Faculty of Mass Media, Acting and Directing of the Katowice School of Technology and The Bogdan Jański High School Branch in Zabrze.

The investment area in Zabrze is 770 ha. Compared to other big and important cities of the Silesia Zabrze is the only one with such a large area destined for investors. Investment areas are located in the vicinity of the junction of A4 and A1 Motorways, some of them are a part of the Katowice Special Economic Zone. Areas destined for industrial park, new factories, warehouses and offices are being developed there.

The objective of the pro-ecological policy of the city authorities is to develop a complex municipal infrastructure and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants. Thanks to a new investment with the value of almost Zabrze – pro-ecological green city EUR 200 million the European Union requirements regarding waste and The objective of the pro-ecologi- wastewater management should be met by 2015 increasing at the cal policy of the city authorities is same time the potential of Zabrze with regard to large industrial projects. to improve the quality of life of its Zabrze is also among the leaders in winning EU funds intended for infra- inhabitants. structural projects. In the years of 2007-2013 the city was granted over 390 million PLN in total. In 2012, according to the "Wspólnota" (the self- Fields government magazine) ranking, the city held a very high 6th position in Parks Poland, with regard to the best use of European funds. Forests Zabrze – the City of Culture

Zabrze is a city with an original cultural heritage and an unique climate rooted in deep respect of its inhabitants for multiculturalism present in

6 Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze • • • • • • • • • • • • The citylocatedinthecentreagglomerationwhere oftheSilesianmajority Central Statistical Office Zabrze is the second one among the Upper Silesia and socialinfrastructurearecrucialforsuitableinvestmentenvironment. economic of development dynamic as well as staff, qualified of availability of our customers are located as wellstrong and professional support that the city creates cultural events that are widely recognised at home and the citycreatesculturaleventsthatarewidelyrecognisedathomeand abroad. Thanks to variety and availability of the cultural offer according abroad. Thanks to variety and availability of the cultural offer according cities: we were provided withbythe city authorities convinced us to choose Zabrze many domains of social life. With the values rooted in the past, today many domains of social life. With the values rooted in the past, today for the headquarter of our company. Highlevelof economic development, – existing for 100 years as characteristic “Makoszowy” BrassBand–existingfor100yearsascharacteristic 7,5 millionviewerswithinlast50years, – valuable collection of historical vehicles Automobile Museum–valuablecollectionofhistoricalvehicles Culture Club“Wiatrak”–alternativecultureclub, Coal MiningMuseum–thebiggesttouristattraction, the city, the city, element of Silesian culture, element ofSilesianculture, and numerousperiodical famousfestivals(nationalandinternatio- – present in all districts of The JerzyFusieckiMunicipalPublicLibrary–presentinalldistrictsof The RomaCinema–theoldestcinemainSilesiaProvince, – numerous concerts of artists from Austria, Zabrze Philharmonic–numerousconcertsofartistsfromAustria, Bulgaria, China,Finland,Japan,Ukraine,USA,Italy orHungary, – over 4 thousand concerts, including more Music andDanceHall–over4thousandconcerts,includingmore Municipal CulturalCentre–animatingculturallifeofthecity, Nowy Theatre–morethan200premieres withinlast54years, Municipal Museum–firstexhibitionin1936, nal). kept inperfectconditionandoperation,

The MusicandDanceHall–oneofthebiggestconcerthallsinPoland Investment Memorandum ofthe City ofZabrze

Christian Schreyer–PresidentoftheManagementBoard

of DBSchenkerRailPolskaJSC

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1 The City of Zabrze Numerous times in its history Zabrze was a border city divided territo- rially. As a result of that the city has become a unique place whose inhabitants respect traditions and values. The industrial history of the city resulted in the ethos of work recognized and appreciated in Europe and constituting a basis for the dynamic development of the city.

1.2 Travelling into the Past

Zabrze – the City of Tradition

The first reference to the city was made in the “Register of Ujazd”, a document that dates back to the end of the 13th century. At this First reference to the city time the area of Zabrze was ca. 1 452 ha. It was situated between two The first reference to the city dates medieval towns: Bytom and Gliwice, crossed by trade routes towards back to the end of the 13th century. Wrocław and Racibórz.

For over 700 years the history of Zabrze has been created by about fourteen or fifteen generations, whose acts cannot be narrated from the beginning to the end. Depending on material and spiritual needs, fashion, political conditions, those generations shaped the city, its architecture and landscape impacted by industrialisation. All this is reflected in the numerous historical monuments and buildings preserved from previous epochs. Zabrze is my homeland, the city I truly recommend to everybody who likes walking and discovering new fascinating places.

Dariusz Walerjański – Historian, Museum Officer, Manager of the International Documentation and Research Centre on Industrial Heritage‘‘ for Tourism in Zabrze

The Adit exit. Postcard from 1st half of the 20th century Wolności Street in Zabrze (former Kronprinzenstrasse). Postcard from (ca 1916) 1st half of the 20th century

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3 May Street (former Dorotheenstrasse) with a view at Powiat and Court building. Photo – 1 half of the 20th c. (ca 1909)

Rich deposits of hard coal discovered by Salomon Isaac of Brabant The beginnings of the industry in 1790 contributed significantly to transformation of the agricultural

Discovering rich coal deposits in landscape into an industrial one. The coal excavated since 1791 gave the late 18th century contributed rise not only to the establishment of “Queen Louise” Mine, but was also significantly to transformation of a starting point for the development of various branches of industry the agricultural landscape into an industrial one. and rapid changes to the landscape of this part of Silesia.

In the years 1792-1822 the Kłodnicki Channel, being the extension of the Main Adit, was built. Carving of the adit started in June 1799 and was completed in October 1863. The adit linked the “Queen Louise” Mine in Zaborze with the “King” Mine in Królewska Huta (presently Chorzów). The adit was to drain the two mines, whereas the channel starting at its outlet was to transport coal to the “Royal Ironworks” in Gliwice and further west.

In 1819-1830 Kronprinzenstrasse i.e. “Successor to the Throne Road” The beginnings of rail in Zabrze connecting Królewska Huta and Gliwice was built. Another ground

The first train stopped at the railway -breaking event in the history of Zabrze was the construction of the station in Zabrze on 1st October railway line from Wrocław to Mysłowice through Zabrze. The first train 1845. This impulse determined further stopped at the railway station in Zabrze on 1st October 1845. This impul- dynamic industrial development of the city. se determined further dynamic industrial development of the city. The exploitation of the “Concordia” mine, given to Karol Lazar Henckel von Donnersmarck as early as in 1828, began in 1841. It delivered coal to the “Donnersmarck” Ironworks constructed in 1850-1851. Its founder was Karol’s son, Guido.

The Guido Mine. Postcard from 1st half of the 20th century The office of the management board of the Donner- (ca 1916) smarck ironworks. Photo from 1st half of the 20th century

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 9 Both the mine and the ironworks, including the coke plant located The most important dates in the in-between, became a part of “Donnersmarckhütte. Oberschlesische history of Zabrze Eisen – und Kohlenwerke Aktien Gesellschaft” – a joint stock company established in 1872. The following years abounded in the establishment 1243 – the first reference to of new mines, ironworks and other plants, with the existing industrial Biskupice, the settlement facilities being developed, to mention the Guido mine named after its located within the territory of today’s Zabrze. owner. 1295-1305 – the first reference to Zabrze in the “Register Besides from heavy industry also food industry was developed in Zabrze. of Ujazd” Liber fundationis In 1860 Loebel Haendler constructed a brewery in Małe Zabrze, which episcopatus Wratislawiensis (The Book of Emoluments of was then taken over by the joint stock company “Oberschlesische Wrocław Diocese). Bierbrauerei Aktien Gesellschaft vormals L. Haendler” in June 1896. It 1354 – the first reference to was also in Małe Zabrze where Heinrich Haendler built a steam mill in the catholic church and the St. 1864 that was enlarged at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century. In Andrew Parish. September 1871 in the Mikulczyce manor a distillation plant built by the 1769-1790 – the village of administrator, the Count Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck, started to Zabrze was in the hands of operate. Smaller breweries operated in Biskupice, Pawłów and Zaborze, Mathias von Wilczek, known for establishing a number of whereas in Stare Zabrze Paul Sauer built a large brewery in 1893. hamlets within the territory of the today’s city. The industrial development resulted in changes in the urban landsca- 24 November 1790 – Salomon pe of the city. In 1848 a hamlet called “Schüller” was established in Isaac of Brabant discovers coal deposits at the borderland of Zabrze along with the first houses for the “Concordia” Mine miners. In Pawłów and Zaborze; a year 1863 Albert Borsig started construction of a housing development for later first shafts of the mine called “Queen Louise” are workers employed in his plants in Biskupice. In addition to 66 houses constructed. built within the territory of the housing development an inn and a food cooperative were built, a school, an Evangelic chapel and a cemete- 23 June 1799 – starts the construction of the Main Adit ry; at the back of the inn a park with a bandshell was constructed. In next to the present Miarki Street 1869-1890 next hamlets and houses were built for workers employed in linking the “Queen Louise” Mine and the “King” Mine in numerous industrial plants. Królewska Huta. 1845 – a railway line and a As a result of economic and industrial changes at the end of the 19th railway station are put into century Zabrze already had three ironworks, few coal mines, few coke operation. plants, a briquetting plant, glassworks, a boiler factory, a line and 1850-1851 – Guido Henckel wire factory, a foundry and a fittings factory, a gasworks, a brickyard, von Donnersmarck founds an sawmills, grease factory, mills, breweries and many other factories and ironworks. plants of various sectors. The interesting thing is the fact that despite its 1855 – the Guido Coal Mine dynamic growth Zabrze was at that time still a village – the largest one starts excavation. in Europe. 1915 – the name of the commune and district of Zabrze is changed into Commune of Zabrze Hindenburg O-S. 1 October 1922 – Zabrze is granted city rights. The commune called “Zabrze” was established on 20th February 1905 by the Decree of Wilhelm II, the King. The Zabrze Commune was divided 1929 – a new city hall is built where the present Municipality into two administrative districts: Zabrze Północ (Zabrze North) and Office is seated. Zabrze Południe (Zabrze South). The railway line Zabrze-Gliwice served 1930-1931 – The St. Joseph as the borderline between the two districts. The name “Zabrze” was church designed by D. Böhm is built and consecrated.

1938 – the Municipal Botanical Garden is established. 29 March 1948 – the Academy of Medicine (present Medical University of Silesia) is established. 14 December 1948 – Polish football club Górnik Zabrze, a 14-times winner of the Polish championships, is founded. 1959 – Music and Dance Hall is Panorama of Biskupice. Photo of outstanding photographer Max Steckel from 1933 opened.

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Stalmach Street (former Haldenstrasse) with a view at Donnersmarck housing development. Photo from 1st half of the 20th century (ca 1909)

1961 – Zabrze is visited by Jurij changed into “Hindenburg” by Wilhelm II the Emperor on 21st February Gagarin, the first man in the space. 1915 to honour the victorious commander of the Battle of Tannenberg. The city bore this name for almost 30 years. In 1919-1921 Zabrze 6 September 1967 – Zabrze is visited by one of the greatest experienced fights related to three Silesian uprisings. Hindenburg was world leaders, gen. Charles de granted city rights on 1st October 1922 based on the regulation of the Gaulle, who at the meeting Prussian State Government issued on 29th September the same year. with the city inhabitants at the Music and Dance Hall said: In 1922-1939 Zabrze performed the function of a border city. As a result “Long live Zabrze – most Silesian of a plebiscite it was divided into two parts, one belonged to Poland of all Silesian cities, in other words most Polish of all Polish and the other one to the Weimar Republic. The Zabrze crest that after cities”. several changes ultimately represented three red brick towers with 5 November 1985 – Prof. battlements and a blue cogwheel on a yellow escutcheon was confir- Zbigniew Religa performs the med by Prussian Internal Affairs Minister on 17th May 1927. The original first successful Poland's heart transplantation in Zabrze. name "Zabrze” was restored on 19th May 1946. 24 October 2001 – Prof. Marian Zembala performs the first The period after World War II was the time of dynamic social and successful Poland's simultaneo- economic development of the city – improved quality of life of its us heart and lungs transplan- inhabitants, development of social and communal infrastructure, and tation. most of all the formation of its specialisation, i.e. industry, technology 2005 – A4 Motorway running and medicine. Another significant factor contributing to the develop- through Zabrze is put into operation. ment of the city after 1945 were the labour-related migrations which, due to traditional industry and mining, attracted thousands of people 2006 – the first part of Zabrze economic subzone being a from various regions of Poland to Silesia and Zabrze. part of the Katowice Special Economic Zone begins to operate. 16 June 2007 – the historic Guido Mine opens its doors to tourists. 12 May 2010 – the Zabrze Philharmonic moves to a new seat. 2011 – the construction of the Ernest Pohl Stadium starts. 2011/2012 – A1 Motorway running through Zabrze is put into operation.

The „Concordia” coal mine (former Concordiagrube). Poster from 1st half of the 20th century (ca 1914)

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 11 1.3 In the Heart of Silesia – Transportation

I think it is worth developing business and investing in Zabrze due to its location in Silesia and its good transport connections (A1 and A4 Motorways, other roads and traffic routes as well as a convenient connection with the airport). The city has appropriate economic infrastructure, it is financially stable and successful in winning EU funds for investment projects. Additionally, its local authorities have a favourable attitude towards business development and the city offers individual support to key investors.

Mirosław Cendrowski – Representative of Korea Fuel Tech Poland

One of numerous advantages contributing to a centuries-old dynamic economic and social development of Zabrze is its exceptional location, Unique location in the “Heart of Silesia”, in the place where trans-European transport The network of motorways and corridors cross. Zabrze is well connected by road, rail and air. The railway lines as well as accessibility network of motorways and railway lines as well as accessibility of airports of airports enable easy and fast travelling to other places in Poland, enable easy and fast travelling to other places‘‘ in Poland, Europe and Europe and the world. the world.

Accessibility of airports

Within 80 km radius from Zabrze (up to 60 minute’ drive by car by a motorway connection) there are three international airports: Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport, Kraków Balice John Paul II International Airport, and Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport. These airports host schedu-

One of the Zabrze roundabout Central Expressway

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led flights, charter traffic and private business aircrafts ensuring connection with the intercontinental airports and facilitating transport to the locations on other continents, i.e. North and South Americas, Asia and Australia.

Katowice – Pyrzowice International Airport

Kraków – Balice International Airport

Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport

Road infrastructure and public transport

The city has the connection with five motorway interchanges: Zabrze Infrastructure Północ, Zabrze Zachód, Gliwice Maciejów, Gliwice Sośnica, Wspólna – Zabrze Południe. A 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre (ca 8 km) is enough to get to the most important of them, namely Gliwice Sośnica interchange. Here the A1 Motorway (being a part of the international route E75 and running in the 6th European transport corridor called the amber highway) and A4 Motorway (the longest Polish motorway being a part of the international routes E40 and E462) cross. This interchange is of strategic importance for Euro-Asian transport and economic relations.

A4 and A1 Motorways cross The Trunk Road No. 88

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 13 The international route E40 running through Zabrze starts in the town of Calais by the English Channel in France and ends in Kazakhstan by the border with China. The E75 road runs from Vardø, Norway through Finland, Poland, Czechs, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Macedonia, to the town of Sitía on Crete, Greece. In terms of domestic transportation connections there are three trunk roads of key importance, namely the Trunk Road No. 88 (former Trunk Road No. 4) running from the Polish-German border through Zabrze to the European Union border with Ukraine in Korczowa and the Trunk Roads No. 94 and 78.

The main road system of the city consists of 3 trunk roads, 2 regional roads, 30 district roads, and 499 local roads. The total length of the road National roads and street network in the city amounts to 285.3 km and the total road The total length of the road and density per 100 km2 amounts to 3.55 km/km2. Moreover, Zabrze can street network in the city amounts to pride itself on one of the longest streets in Poland, i.e. Wolności Street 285.3 km. which is 9.5 km long. Ca. 60 km of variously paved bike lanes comple- ments the transportation system.

Zabrze is among the leading cities in the Southern Poland where investors may expect a positive environment to implement and achieve their objectives. Another extra asset of Zabrze is certainly its advantageous location at the crossing of the A1 and the A4 as well as the existing transportation system, the city’s rich scientific and technical infrastructure being at the same time the source of qualified employees.

Andrzej Hluzow – Member of the Board, Deputy Chief Technical Executive of The Upper Silesia Gas Company LLC in Zabrze

The public transport system of Zabrze operates within solutions connecting all cities of the Silesia Province. Public transport of the Municipal Public transportation in Zabrze Union of the Upper Silesian Industrial Region Transport includes the • bus and tram transportation, system of bus and tram connections. The regional and local passen- • national, regional and local ger traffic services are provided by the Silesian Railways LLC. Private passenger traffic, transport providers enrich the offer of public transport on some routes. • private transportation, ‘‘• taxi services. Moreover, services of cab companies are also available. In the centre of the city there is a paid unattended parking zone, paid attended parking lots and free-of-charge parking lots. Moreover, there are also some parking lots situated next to public utilities, tourist attractions and cultural institutions as well as shopping centres.

The tram lines crossing Zabrze Well developed bus transportation

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The railway station in Zabrze – view from the platform

Rail transport

The city can be very easily accessed by rail thanks to the rail Rail line line E30 that belongs to the 3rd Pan-European transport corri- Direct rail connections with Katowice, dor linking Germany, Poland and Ukraine – from Dresden to Lvov. Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, The 677 km long Polish section of this line connects the most important Gdynia, Kołobrzeg, and Kraków. centres and economic regions in the Southern Poland, from the state border with Germany, to the border with Ukraine, in Medyka.

In Zabrze there is a railway station managing domestic rail connections with Katowice, Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kołobrzeg and Kraków. The railway station provides local and regional passenger traffic services.

Logistics terminals and intermodal transport

About 60 km away from Zabrze (50 minutes by car) there is the Sławków Euroterminal – a logistics terminal located at the junction of the standard track (1,435 mm) and the most west advanced wide-gauge track (1,520 mm) making it possible for companies seated in Zabrze to load goods on a “wide gauge track” and containers on the Asia – Western Europe route.

The railway station in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 15 Investors seated in Zabrze are provided with easy access to permanent intermodal connections with Polish and German Baltic ports (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Hamburg) as well as with Western Europe (inter alia Antwerp, Rotterdam). Within the scope of cooperation with partners coming from Western Europe and Russia goods in containers may be transported east not only to Moscow or Kiev, but also to Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and South Korea. Not more than 200 km away from Zabrze (2 hours and 15 minutes by car) there is the Łódź Olechów Railway Station that has a direct and weekly railway connection with China (through Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan) enabling transport of containers at the distance of more than 10 thousand km within 15 days (i.e. 25 days faster compared to marine transport).

GERMANY

Zabrze to Silesia Province

Here the A1 Motorway (being a part of the international route E75 and running in the 6th European transport corridor called the amber highway) and A4 Motorway (the longest Polish motorway being a part of the international routes E40 CZECH and E462) cross. REPUBLIC A1 Motorway

A4 Motorway

S1 Expressway

SLOVAKIA S69 Expressway

A container terminal is planned to be constructed at the border of Zabrze and Gliwice – the selected location has been accepted in the land development plans of both cities.

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The Zabrze centre

Roads in Zabrze

In terms of domestic transportation connections there are three trunk roads of key importance running through Zabrze, namely the Trunk Road No. 88 (former Trunk Road No. 4) and the Trunk Roads No. 94 and 78.

A1 Motorway

A4 Motorway

Central Expressway

Central Expressway under construction

Trunk Road No. 88

Trunk Road No. 94

Trunk Road No. 78

Trunk Road No. 44

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 17 A rich cultural offer is another distinctive feature of Zabrze, the city promoting events and attractions of the international significance. The cultural offer of the theatre and other cultural institutions increased from 183 activities in 2009 to 311 activities in 2011 thus ranking Zabrze on the second place in Silesia. A key to wide range of activities are active and creative people, cultural animators and artists.

1.4 Culture and Arts

I am deeply impressed by Silesia and Zabrze with respect to cultural events that have taken place recently. It is the biggest cultural investment front all over Poland.

Monika Smoleń PhD – Deputy Minister, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

The Zabrze Music and Dance Hall is definitely one of the most precious pearls on the Polish map of culture. In 2009 the Music and Dance Hall The Music and Dance Hall (Dom Muzyki i Tańca) celebrated its 50th anniversary. During this half of the century ca. 4.5 thousand concerts took place there, viewed by over 8 million people. Zabrze audience listened to such The Music and Dance Hall is one of the best concert stages in Poland music stars as Juan Anderson, Chris Botti, Buena Vista Social in terms of technical conditions and safety. It offers an auditorium with Club, Chris de Burgh, José 2,000 seats and a great organisational potential thanks to experienced Carreras and Monserrat Caballé, Chick Corea, Alexandrov Choir, and professional team. In 2008 the Hall also hosted Miss Intercontinental Leonard Cohen, Plácido Domingo, Pageant, which was broadcasted live to 64 countries. Electric Light Orchestra, B.B. King, ‘‘Michele Legrand, Paco de Lucia, Katie Melua, Pat Metheny, Artur The Music and Dance Hall is also a perfect place to record live albums, Rubinstein or Krystian Zimerman. It the evidence of which is the live album “Dżem symphonically” recor- was the place where such bands ded in 2011. For 6 years now the Music and Dance Hall has organized as Marillion, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Scorpions, Smokie, Procol Harum as the Metropolitan Family Holiday inaugural concert. It also hosts famous well as many other famous bands “Heart for Heart” concerts initiated in 1992 by Prof. Zbigniew Religa during and singers gave their concerts. which the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery awards its donors. The Cultural Development Strategy for the Silesia Province in the years 2006-2020 lists the Music and Dance

The Music and Dance Hall in Zabrze gathers usually full set of viewers

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Rich cultural offer of Zabrze

Hall among the main institutions in the Silesia Province contributing significantly to the development and promotion of the cultural activity, in particular the theatrical and musical activity as well as exhibition and entertainment.

Zabrze is among three cities in the Silesia Province that can take pride The Zabrze Philharmonic in having own concert hall that was opened by Edward E. Czerny. The The Zabrze Philharmonic runs its Zabrze Philharmonic inaugurated its activity in October 1950. Its history activity for over 60 years. has been created by outstanding musicians, excellent conductors and soloists, thanks to whom Zabrze Philharmonic artists enjoy well-earned fame in Poland and abroad. The evidence of that can be numerous concerts of the orchestra with artists from Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, Japan, Ukraine, USA, Italy and Hungary.

The Roma Cinema is the oldest Silesian institution of this kind performing The Roma Cinema for 100 years now. In Zabrze there is also Multikino, one of the first Silesian It was 22nd December 1912 when multiplexes launched at the end of 2000. It is the largest structure of the Lichtspielhaus cinema – now The Roma Cinema, the oldest cinema in Multikino network in Poland housing 13 screens, 2,948 seats and 55 seats Silesia Province, started its activity. for the disabled. Multikino also offers interesting events not only related to movies.

The Jerzy Fusiecki Municipal Public Library has functioned since 1945. The Municipal Public Library It is the second fully computerized public library in Poland comprising The Municipal Public Library compri- 22 library branches, a collection of about three hundred thousand ses branches in almost all districts of Zabrze. volumes and about thirty thousand readers. The library organizes meetings with the authors, local and national contests as well as many other cultural initiatives.

Summer in the Zabrze Library The oldest cinema in the Silesia Province

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 19 The Coal Mining Museum is one of the flagship cultural institutions in Zabrze. It is seated in one of most architectonically beautiful and intere- Coal Mining Museum

sting buildings in the city, i.e. in the edifice of the former county office. The Coal Mining Museum compri- The building was built in 1874 to be later developed to its final shape in ses of Guido Mine, “Queen Louise” 1906 by Arnold Hartmann, an architect from Berlin. The building interiors Mine and unique showpieces. are unique mainly due to their two-storey entryway with a wooden staircase as well as a former meeting room for the District Parliament finished with a wooden, polychromic vault. Original and authentic showpieces are presented in 25 halls of the building. The museum collections comprise minerals, fossils and plant imprints, mining tools and devices, means of transport, ventilation and communication equipment, rescue tools, and equipment for coal enrichment, briquetting, coking and chemical processing. The Museum can pride itself on one of the biggest collections of mine lamps in Poland.

Its exceptional historical monument is a Water Pump Station from the 17th century as well as the most precious old print – the work of Georgius Agricolae called “De Re Metallica Libri XII” i.e. the “mining book”. Another exhibit the Museum can be proud of is the memory book “Skarboferm” containing autographs of Polish Presidents: Wojciechowski and Mościcki. Since 2nd April 2013 the Museum has constituted one entity established after the merger of the Historic Guido Mine and the hitherto Coal Mining Museum. Consequently, it has become one of the largest and most important tourist and cultural institutions in the city. The newly established institution has also been enriched by the “Queen Louse” Adit Complex that will soon become – next to Guido Mine – one of the most interesting tourist attractions of the city. This complex consists of post-mining pits of “Queen Louise” Mine and the Main Adit.

The map of Zabrze cultural attractions cannot go without the Zabrze Municipal Museum, a place that is unique in many aspects. It launched The Municipal Museum

its first exhibition for visitors on 1st April 1936. The museum operates The Non-professional Visual Arts within four departments: history, visual arts and documentation, educa- Department deserves particular tion and promotion. The collection comprises early and unique works attention as it has gathered the most noted (not only on the regional of recognized deceased Silesian Naivists, inter alia from “Janowska level, but also on the national level) group”. Sculptures in coal (ca. three hundred items) being a form of artistic collection of Silesian non-e- visual art specific to the industrialized regions have their special place in litist circles (plebeian and urban) – paintings, graphics and sculptures the collection. The early form is represented by items (inter alia of coal (particularly coal sculptures), also decorative elements) coming from the beginning of the 20th century called a naive, intuitive one. from the collections of Städtisches Heimatmuseum. In the 80’s of the 20th century this Department reached even further to enrich its collections with the best primitive and naive art examples coming from the whole Polish territory, most of all with the works of Nikifor (30 paintings) and Edmunt Monsiel as well as other recognized artists such as: Halina Dąbrowska, Maria Korsak, Krzysztof Okoń, Leokadia Płonkowa, Bronisław Surowiak, and Władysław Wałęga.

The former Zabrze poviat building The Guido Mine

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The musicians of the Zabrze Philharmonic directed by Sławomir Chrzanowski

The Art Department of the Municipal Museum keeps track of the artistic activity of local visual art. The History Department has exhibits related to the history of Zabrze and its present districts. They represent various manifestations of professional and social activity of the city inhabitants. The Culture Department is related to the territory of Zabrze and its nearest surroundings. Its first items date back to 1935 and come from the collections of the then Städtische Heimatstube Hindenburg. However, there are about 100 exhibits that that date back to the period prece- ding 1945. The Automobile Museum

Visitors can admire tens of cultish The Automobile Museum is located within the territory of the “Queen vehicles whose importance in the Louise” Mining Open-Air Museum. The Museum is managed by world history of motor industry is Automobilklub Śląski that additionally promotes collection of historic undeniable, inter alia: a represen- tational black English limousine – vehicles at various automotive events, such as historic automobile rally Daimler Majestic Major dated from races, shows or gatherings. Collections are kept in perfect condition 1966, the only model of American and in operation. The Museum has been founded by a well-known Franklin dated from 1919 in Poland, Opel P4 dated from 1931 or BMW watchmaker, a great passionate of old cars, Stefan Arendarczyk who 309 dated from 1934. is the owner of the majority of exhibits, and performs the function of the Museum curator.

The Nowy Theatre So far over 220 premieres have been prepared by the Nowy Theatre that has operated in Zabrze since 1959. The theatre has taken part The theatre also performs unique projects in open air, e.g. in many competitions and contests, only to mention the Theatrical “Balladyna” by J. Słowacki staged Festival in Egypt. For 45 years the Nowy Theatre in Zabrze has coopera- in the Municipal Botanical Garden and “Dziady” by A. Mickiewcz ted with numerous famous artists, such as Mieczysław Daszewski, Adam staged in old mining pits.

Exhibition in Café Silesia – the Municipal Museum in Zabrze A collection of the Automobile Museum

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 21 Hanuszkiewicz, Gustaw Holoubek, Wojciech Kilar, Stefan Kisielewski, Jan Machulski, Krzysztof Penderecki, Józef Skrzek, Krystyna Zachwatowicz and Xymena Zaniewska. Since 2000 the Nowy Theatre has been a co-or- ganizer of the Polish Festival of Contemporary Dramaturgy “Presented Reality”.

For 100 years now “Makoszowy” Mining Brass Band has operated in Zabrze (former Brass Band of “Makoszowy” Coal Mine). Former and “Makoszowy” Mining Brass Band present mine employees as well as professional musicians play in the Crew “Makoszowy” Mining Brass Band. A brass band is a very characteristic element of the Silesian Band was awarded by “Brand – regional culture and tradition. One of its greatest successes is the victo- Silesia”. ry in the wind band contest in Germany.

Zabrze is the city that makes use of its industrial heritage perfectly. The Silesia Province and Zabrze try to make the most of its industrial past which is a great advantage in promotion of our region. I am not afraid to say that the Technical Monuments’ Route, of which Zabrze with its Coal Mining Museum is an important part, is our great success. It is one of many initiatives that enhance the attractiveness of the Silesia Province. Thanks to benefits of promotion many local governments are following our example by showing their advantages”

Mariusz Kleszczewski – Chairperson of the Silesian Tourist Organization, Deputy Marshall of the Silesia Province

The Municipal Cultural Centre with its four district units is a perfect complement to the cultural, social and educational‘‘ offer of Zabrze. The Municipal Cultural Centre It organises cultural life and is a place of activity for associations and It organises cultural life and is a different institutions. In the city there are also the School of Fine Arts, the place of activity for associations Stanislaw Moniuszko State School of Music 1st and 2nd level as well as and different institutions. cooperative and private clubs animating the cultural life in Zabrze.

Cultural offer of Zabrze is supplemented by Culture Club “Wiatrak” housed in the building from 1872. Before World War II it comprised a mine canteen, a Polish-German mine fire brigade as well as a dance room. Culture Club “Wiatrak” is an independent self-financing cultural centre.

Zabrze is close to the hearts of many famous personalities belonging to the world of culture and arts. Among the most notable there are:

The Municipal Cultural Centre of Zabrze teems with life The Brass Band directed by Henryk Mandrysz

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The New theatre in Zabrze

Stanisław Bieniasz, Sławomir Chrzanowski, Antoni Cygan, Edward Periodical events in Zabrze E. Czerny, Horst Eckert (Janosch), Anna Kowalczyk-Klus, Waldemar Krawiec, Norbert Kroczek, Bogdan Król, Henryk Mandrysz, Czesław Mozil, Roman Nowatorski, Marian Oslislo, Jan Sawka, Roman Starak, Kazimierz Szołtysek, Heinz Tobolla and Krystian Zimerman.

The rich offer of cultural events held periodically in Zabrze includes such unique events as: Industriada – Historic Monuments Route of Technology, International Scientific Conference – Culture of Central Europe, International Festival of Drawing, International Dance Festival, the Ks. Antoni Chlondowski International Organ Festival Zabrze, Metropolitan Night at Theatres, Metropolitan Family Holiday, Night at Museums, and Industriada in Zabrze the Edward E. Czerny Festival of Orchestras Zabrze.

12th edition of the International Dance Tournament 16th International Drawing Festival Zabrze – Katowice 2013 Zabrze 2010

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 23 Tourism became one of the most recognised elements of the Zabrze image. Realising rich cultural and industrial tradition constitutes an important direction of the city development. Old industrial buildings obtained new tourist, cultural, educational, scientific, recreational functions.

1.5 Sport, Recreation, Tourism

Sport

The advantages of Zabrze include different possibilities with regard to leisure, sports, tourism and recreation. The city’s biggest asset is a huge variety of sports and recreational facilities as well as exquisite values and attractions for tourists. The dominance of green areas over the others (62% of the city area is covered by fields, parks and woods) encourages to spend leisure time actively and to rest outdoors.

Both in Poland and abroad Zabrze is known for its titled football club, high quality sports infrastructure and football fans devoted to Górnik Zabrze. Sport constitutes a part of life in Zabrze. It means fulfilment of life passions, interests, sponsorship activity, promotion as well as work with children and adolescents, and support to disabled sportsmen. Zabrze can also be proud of its Romani futsal team FC Roma, which is the only

I associate Zabrze with the most beautiful moments of my career in sport. While playing for Górnik Zabrze I had the pleasure to represent Zabrze in many cities and was proud of that. Today whenever I visit Zabrze I notice positive changes. The city develops, becomes more and more beautiful and friendly to people.

Włodzimierz Lubański – Górnik Zabrze footballer, national football team player in 1963-1980

Awarded coaches of Zabrze ‘‘(from the left: G. Mataczyński, L. Buczyński, A. Nawałka) with the Vice-Mayor of Zabrze – Krzysztof Lewandowski

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Visualization of E. Pohl Stadium

team of this kind in Poland. The city has a lot of sports clubs and sections achieving successes on the international and national arenas.

Górnik Zabrze is one of the best recognized flagships of the city outsi- Górnik Zabrze Sports Club de Poland. So far the Club has won the most of the titles (14) in the Football Championship of Poland; it has also won Polish Cup six times. 14th Championship of Poland, 6th victories in Poland’s Cup, first in the Górnik Zabrze was the first Polish team to reach the quarterfinals of the history of Polish football reached European Cup and the finals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. These are the quarter-finals of the European Cup and the finals of the UEFA Cup the most important successes that the “Three Colour Team” established Winners’ Cup – these are the impor- in 1948 has achieved. Since 1961 Górnik Zabrze has competed tant of achievements of established successfully with such great football giants as AS Roma, Manchester in 1948 “Three Colour Team”. City, Manchester United and Real Madrid C. F. Some great names of the European football are associated with Górnik Zabrze, just to mention: Zygmunt Anczok, Jan Banaś, Jerzy Brzęczek, Tadeusz Dolny, Jerzy Gorgoń, Tomasz Hajto, Hubert Kostka, Jan Kowalski, Włodzimierz Lubański, Waldemar Matysik, Stanisław Oślizło, Andrzej Pałasz, Ernest Pohl, Andrzej Szarmach, Jan Urban, Tomasz Wałdoch and Józef Wandzik. Recently a representative of the young generation of Polish football players, i.e. Łukasz Piszczek (who started his career in Gwarek Zabrze), has joined the group of known sportsmen associated with the Zabrze football environment.

This legendary Górnik Zabrze Stadium was designed by Prof. Gustav The Ernest Pohl Stadium Allinger, a Berlin landscape architect. The stadium at 81 Roosevelt Street was launched in 1934. The very first competition took place on 24th March 1935. It was a match between teams representing German and Polish parts of Silesia. In the 80’s and 90’s of the 20th century Polish national team played seven international matches there, inter alia against Germany, the Netherlands and France. In June 2005 pursuant to the decision of the Municipal Council in Zabrze the stadium was given the name of Ernest Pohl, a legendary goal-scoring striker of Górnik Zabrze. Presently, the stadium undergoes a major development. After implementation of the project the stadium will offer 31 871 roof- covered seats, a VIP club and indispensable sports infrastructure and mass media facilities.

Faithful fans of Górnik Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 25 Górnik Zabrze is also a handball club. In its glory years its predecessor – Pogoń Zabrze – won the title of Polish Championships twice (in 1989 The Górnik Zabrze handball team and 1990). The history of handball in Zabrze started in 1947 when Pogoń, The history of handball in Zabrze already operating for 2 years, decided to add a section of handball to goes back to 1947. the sections of gymnastics and football. Today’s Zabrze handball team is a successor of the old and legendary Pogoń established by Henryk Socowa in 1945. The team presently plays in top handball competitions with such players as: Mariusz Jurasik, Michał Kubisztal, Patryk Kuchczyński, Robert Orzechowski or Daniel Żółtak.

The sports achievements can be noted also in athletics – gold medals – Józef Szmidt (double gold medal of the triple jump), Halina Richter- Górecka, Tadeusz Ślusarski, silver medals – runners Zbigniew Jaremski i Jerzy Pietrzyk, olimpic medals and champions and world record – Edward Sarul, Jerzy Chromik i Alfred Sosgórnik. Amazing card was written by boxers of the Makoszowy Mining Sport Club – Jan Grzywocz, Jan Hajduga, Robert Ciba, Bogdan Jendrysik, Henryk Zatyka, Zbigniew Parkoła, Aleksander Pindor, Krzysztof Majewski, Paweł Pyra, Tomasz Borowski and Damian Jonak coming from the same club. The achievements of acrobats from Górnik Zabrze, later Iskra Zabrze resulted in choosing Zabrze as Centre of the Olympic Training for Polish Gymnastic Association “Sydney 2000”.

Zabrze is the city that provides its inhabitants with very good life conditions, also in terms of their expectations concerning culture, sport and leisure, ensuring pride and satisfaction.

Zygmunt Szczepaniak – President of LOGSTOR POLSKA LLC

The „Pogoń” Arena is a hall where sports competitions and tournaments take place, of which the most important is the International The “Pogoń” Arena Tournament “Barbórka Cup” in artistic gymnastics and the International Dance Festival. It houses two sports arenas, conference hall, video Here sports competitions and tournaments take place, of which the room, sauna, gym and a restaurant. What is more, its offer includes most important is the International accommodation for 42 people. The building of “Pogoń” Arena also Tournament “Barbórka Cup” in artistic houses the Zabrze Division of the Didactic Department of the Katowice gymnastics and the International Dance Festival. Academy of Physical Education.

The Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre LLC‘‘ (MOSiR LLC) in Zabrze provides children with an opportunity to develop sports careers. Zabrze The Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre LLC (MOSiR LLC) sports clubs conduct training sessions in MOSiR LLC facilities in the following disciplines: aerobics, boxing, artistic gymnastics, horse-riding, Each year about 250 thousand people take part in events and sport basketball, light athletics, football, handball, chess, volley ball, shooting, competitions held in the arena of dance, table tennis, tennis and combat sports. The arena also houses MOSiR.

Maciejów Woodland Bathing Site in Zabrze Football school in Zabrze

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The football pitch in Zabrze Helenka

the Mini Volleyball Tournament Kinder + Sport Cup, the biggest event of this kind in Europe during which matches are played simultaneously on 24 courts.

The Maciejów Woodland Bathing Site belonging to the Municipal Sports Maciejów Woodland Bathing Site in and Recreation Centre is one of the most popular recreation places Zabrze located less than 3 km away from the centre of Zabrze. Within area of One of the most popular recreation 24 ha there are two natural swimming pools, a water slide, recreational places in Zabrze. In summer about beach volleyball courts and football pitches, playgrounds for children, 8 thousand people a day visit this bathing site. a sports trampoline, a ramp for roller-skaters, a mini-golf course as well as food and beverage facilities. The bathing site is surrounded by walking and cycling paths. Additional attraction is “Trapez Park”, a rope course ensuring a thrilling walk at the height of almost 10 m over the ground. In summer about 8 thousand people a day visit this bathing site.

Sport in Zabrze also means 11 football pitches, tennis courts and school sports facilities. As many as 67 sports clubs and unions operate in the area of the city. There is also an indoor swimming pool operated by the Municipal Indoor Bathing Company, which is located in the building of the Municipal Baths built in 1927-1929.

Sports and Entertainment Arena – the Municipal Sports and Recre- ation Centre in Zabrze Sports and Entertainment Arena "Pogoń” in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 27 Tourism

Zabrze deriving from rich cultural and industrial tradition of this region, adapts post-industrial buildings to the widely-understood touristic and Green Zabrze promotional exploration of the city. Recreational services are combi- The all-pervading green areas of ned with preservation of industrial historic buildings threatened with Zabrze do away with the stereoty- destruction, closure or liquidation. Green areas constituting more than pe of Silesia perceived as a grey, a half of the city’s total area are a very important element on the map gloomy and uninteresting region. of touristic and recreational attractions. The all-pervading green areas of Zabrze do away with the stereotype of Silesia perceived as a grey, gloomy and uninteresting region, and create the image of the city which combines requirements of modern industry and pro-ecological approach towards the economic development.

When implementing the project entitled “The European Centre of Technical Culture and Industrial Tourism” co-financed by the funds from the Measure 6.4 of the Operational Programme “Innovative Economy”, the city of Zabrze proves to be perfect Beneficiary. The Polish Tourist Organization appreciates the activities of the city of Zabrze and of the Guido Coal Mine with respect to the method of the aforementioned project implementation and anticipates that the touristic product will soon become a landmark of Poland on the international level. The Guido Mine is one of the greatest tourist attractions worldwide with regard to post-industrial tourism. The Technical Monuments’ Route, of which the leading attraction is the Guido Mine, was awarded a Golden Certificate by the Polish Tourist Organization contest in 2008, i.e. the highest award in the contest for the Best Tourist Product Rafał Szmytke – President of the ‘‘Polish Tourist Organization Historic Monuments of Zabrze

Centuries-old and rich tradition of Zabrze resulted in plenty of interesting historic architectonic structures, to mention just a few: religio- Architectural pearls us buildings: St. Ann Church, St. John the Baptist Church, St. Joseph St. Joseph Church belongs to most Church, wooden St. Jadwiga Church (located along the Wooden interesting sacral buildings. Architecture Trail in the Silesia Province), St. Andrew Church, St. Camillus Church, Holly Mary Votive Church, Augsburg Evangelical Church of “Peace”, a Jewish cemetery, modern architecture tourism rout, post-industrial buildings: the Pit-Shaft of Maciej, the “Queen Louse” Open-Air Museum, the Bachelor’s House, factory halls of Donnersmarck Ironworks, residential buildings, housing developments, Borsigwerk Housing Development, Ballestrem Housing Development, Donnersmarck Housing Development and steel houses.

St. Joseph Church in Zabrze Zandka housing development The jewish cemetary in Zabrze

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The Guido Mine

Zabrze is one of the leaders of the European Route of Industrial Heritage. The Guido Mine The Guido Mine (a part of the Coal Mining Museum in Zabrze since 2nd

The greatest advantage of this April 2013) is a unique place in the world. Authentic 19th century and unique attraction is what cannot be 20th century-underground pits, exhibition methods of coal excavation seen at first sight, i.e. underground and miners’ work at the turn of the 20th century, an interactive form of pits on the level of 170 m and 320 m accessible only to visitors and partici- the mine visiting along with light and sound effects make a trip to the pants of various events. Guido Mine a unique and one of a kind experience. It is a place where exceptional and extraordinary events take place.

The greatest advantage of this unique attraction is what cannot be Conferences and fairs seen at first sight, i.e. underground pits on the level of 170 m and 320 m

For many years Zabrze hosts inter- accessible only to visitors and participants of various events. On the 170 national conferences on industrial m level an exhibition of mining tools as well as a geological exhibition culture heritage. This is the most can be seen. It all can be seen in well preserved mining corridors and prestigious conference in Europe regarding this topic. Industrial tourism chambers. A geological structure of this place is also very interesting. fairs gather more and more exhibi- The layers of rocks with traces of tectonics as well as geological forma- tors and visitors. tions, crystals of calcite – all these elements form a specific reserve of inanimate nature that intensifies the unique atmosphere of this underground world. The 320 m level is the second and the deepest one of this historic mine bored at the turn of the 19th and 20th century. It is connected to the system of corridors based on the pits of total length of 2.5 km and makes a unique cable railway – the only one in Europe – accessible to the touristic traffic.

Ballestram housing development in A steel house at Cmentarna Street Rokitnica St. Hedwiga Church in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 29 The United Nations World Tourist Organization (UNWTO) appreciates the activities that Zabrze has performed for many years with the aim to increase the importance of industrial tourism, the necessity of its promotion as well as the preservation and protection of historic structures of great architectural, historic, technical and scientific value. These priorities were reflected in the meeting of UNWTO regional commission organized in Zabrze in 2011 and focusing on the industrial heritage in the tourist policy for the benefit of sustainable development. In recognition of the importance and potential of industrial tourism UNWTO is one of the four signatories to the document establishing the International Documentation and Research Centre on Industrial Heritage for Tourism. UNWTO appreciates much the efforts of the Municipal Office in Zabrze aiming at increased importance of heritage for the benefit of sustainable development on the local, regional and national level.

Christopher Imbsen – Deputy Regional Director for Europe, United Nations World‘‘ Tourist Organization

A ride down the pit with a slope of 18 degrees, the so-called “stone dip-heading” can be an unforgettable experience. Only here one can familiarize with a unique wooden transport device, i.e. an incline engine coming from the second half of the 19th century and operating on the counter balance principle.

The revitalised chambers on the 320 m level, i.e. a Compressor Chamber, a Pump Hall and a Mechanic workshop, house a cinema and a bar, whereas Research Chamber no. 8 holds cultural events of “Music and Theatre at a top level” cycle.

The Guido Mine regularly organizes concerts and various events for its guests and makes its pits accessible for other purposes such as: weddings, bonding events and business meetings. What is more, in the Guido Mine under the ground concerts are given by world music stars, to mention just a few: Marillion Fish, Me Myself and I and Nigel Kennedy.

The “Queen Louise” Mining Heritage Park (a part of the Coal Mining Museum in Zabrze) is one of the oldest and one of the biggest coal The “Queen Louise” Mining Heritage mines in Europe. The main attraction of this Heritage Park is a unique Park steam powered hoisting machine produced in 1915 with capacity of 2 The main attraction of this Heritage thousand KM that used to operate in 503 m deep pit. Park is a unique steam powered hoisting machine produced in 1915 with capacity of 2 thousand KM that While watching the presentation of how this machine used to opera- used to operate in 503 m deep pit. te the mine guests can travel into a romantic steam epoch veiled in the mist of time. A 25 m-high steel headframe with a viewing platform towers over the entire complex.

The underground part of the “Queen Louse” Mining Heritage Park comprises the Main Adit which is unique on the world level.

The Municipal Botanical Garden has the largest plant collection in Silesia. The initiator of the Garden (formerly known as the Botanical Central School Garden) was Fritz Berckling, a certified inspector of garden engineering coming from Halle, a graduate of a recognized Garden School (Gartenbauschule) in Berlin. The Garden design was developed The steam powered hoisting ma- by Berckling in 1938. Within the area of 6.5 ha ca. 4,500 trees and shrubs, chine of the The “Queen Louise” ca. 200 of perennial plants and a rich collection of plants coming virtually Mining Heritage Park

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The Municipal Botanical Garden

from every climatic zone (in glass houses) have been grown thus making this place unique with respect of ecological, health, scientific and educational values.

One of the more interesting places in Zabrze is the pit heap in Biskupice, The pit heap in Biskupice the so-called “Ruda” pit heap. It is not only a perfect vantage point, but is also used for sports and recreational purposes. Moto-cross races The pit heap is a perfect vantage point to the oldest part of the city as are held there as well. After its revitalization the pit heap in Biskupice will well as a place for numerous trips by be one of the most attractive green places in the city. foot or bike. One of the oldest parks in Zabrze, i.e. Ironworks Park („Hüttenpark”) The Ironworks Park was established in 1885 within the area of Donnersmarck Ironworks (at

The Ironworks Park is the oldest park present Mikulczycka Street). The Park was created and managed by in Zabrze. Valentin Kawalle (a gardener) for 43 years.

The John Paul II Municipal Park is located within the territory of the The John Paul II Municipal Park Nicolas Copernicus Housing Estate. It is a perfect place for children It is a perfect place for children and and adults to spend leisure time actively. The Park offers a skate park, a adults to spend leisure time actively. volleyball court, a football pitches, synthetic floored tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds (with a climbing wall, sandpits, play sets and a graffiti wall) as well as walking paths.

The place of rest and recreation of the inhabitants of Zabrze The John Paul II Municipal Park

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 31 The historic Park once called “Stadtpark” and renamed to the Fallen The Fallen Heroes Park Heroes Park is located in the Centrum – Północ Housing Estate. It was designed by Prof. Gustav Allinger, a Berlin landscape architect. The An example of modern architecture. construction of the park began in 1924 between the Bytomka River and the Adit Canal. Its present name was given to the Park after World War II.

The Rittmeister Witold Pilecki Park is integrated into the forestry complex of Zabrze municipal woodlands. The entrances to the Park are guarded The Rittmeister Witold Pilecki Park by 19th century cast iron lions which after the World War II have proba- Associated with characteristic lions bly been moved from Gliwice. Within the territory of the Park there are near the entrance. 79 species and varieties of trees and shrubs. This place is particularly worth visiting in May when rhododendrons bloom.

The “Gajdziki Hills” educational and recreational path runs in one of the most attractive landscapes and natural areas of Zabrze. It is the area The “Gajdziki Hills” educational and recreational path of the Rokitinica Valley. The path is about 4.5 km long. It takes about 80 minutes to walk along the path. The area is a part of a woodland The path is about 4.5 km long. When complex that spreads towards Miechowice (a district of Bytom). When walking along this educational and recreational path one can admire walking along this educational and recreational path one can admire different natural forms with various different landforms and natural forms with various species of plants, species of plants and animals. animals and mushrooms.

The Zabrze Cycle Route is almost 60 km long and runs through majority of city districts. It mainly comprises asphalt and hardened paths (51%). The Zabrze Cycle Route Gravel and earth roads constitute 30% of the route, whereas 19% of the When riding along the route one route are forest and meadow paths. When riding along the route one may visit attractive places of Zabrze such as “Gajdziki Hills” and the pit may visit attractive places of Zabrze such as “Gajdziki Hills” and the pit heap in Makoszowy. heap in Makoszowy. Moreover, the route also runs to localities in the neighbourhood of Zabrze.

Thanks to its perfect location Zabrze offers an access to the greatest natural attractions of the Silesia Province and Poland. Within the distan- Other attractions in the neighbourhood ce of 25 km (25 minutes by car) from the centre of Zabrze, in Chorzów, • Silesian Park in Chorzów, there is the greatest green attraction of Silesia, namely the Silesian Park. • Silesian Beskids and Żywiec Beskids, The park covers the area of 640 ha and is 300 ha larger than the New • the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. York Central Park. The Park gathers lots of attractions in one place, i.e. a legendary Silesian Stadium, a planetarium (the largest and oldest one in Poland), an ethnographic park, a zoo, an amusement park, a narrow gauge railway, the biggest rose garden in Poland, cycle routes, walking paths and many other attractions.

Zabrze is only about 70 minutes’ drive from the Silesian Beskids and Żywiec Beskids as well as from the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland.

Lech Wałęsa attended the opening of J. Kuroń statue The Zabrze Cycle Route

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The fountain at 3 Maja Street in Zabrze

The Silesian and Żywiec Beskids is a place with a beautiful, unique fauna and flora not elsewhere encountered. Remarkable places, mountain walking and cycling routes, skiing and tourist infrastructure are only a few of attractions one can see going to Zabrze for a weekend or a one day trip. The Beskids is a place to try downhill skiing on Skrzyczne, Pilsko and classic skiing on Kubalonka. There is also the Adam Małysz ski jumping hill, a cable railway to Szyndzielnia in Bielsko-Biała and rail transport system to the Żar Mountain upon the Międzybrodzie Lake where one can practice gliding and para-aviation.

The Castles encountered along “the Trail of the Eagles’ Nests”, rock-climbing areas, quad routes and the beauty of landscapes make the Kraków- Częstochowa Upland a magic place. Anyone can benefit from numerous walking and cycling paths as well as the agro-touristic infrastructure. Biking events for children The Upland is a great place both for artistic souls wishing to get away from everyday life and for active people – individual tourists, families, children and adolescents.

The Municipal Botanical Garden – A Flower Festival The Deceased Heroes Park in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 33 The city of Zabrze combines many centuries of industrial tradition and the Silesian labour ethos with the modernity, innovation and unique technologies. For many years the city has based its development on innovations in many field. Two specialisations are of particular importance in the latest economic history, namely: medicine and mining.

1.6 Knowledge and Innovation (R&D)

Zabrze is the capital of Polish cardiac surgery and an important medical A capital of the Polish Heart centre – here in the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases (SCCS) in 1985 Prof. Zbigniew Religa performed the first successful heart transplantation in Now in the Silesian Centre for Heart Poland and a few years later Prof. Marian Zembala performed the first Diseases (SCCS) 10 cardiac surgeries successful simultaneous heart and lungs transplantation. Nowadays, 10 are being performed daily, most of them being non-invasive procedu- heart surgeries are performed each day at SCCS, most of them being res. non-invasive procedures.

Zabrze can also be proud of perfectly educated medical specialists and scientists from the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery and the Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM. The equipment constructed there very often is a breakthrough in the diagnostics and treatment. Thanks to innovative ideas of Zabrze scientists Poland has its well-earned place on the map of world medicine development.

Contemporary mining industry mainly stands for a modern technological thought closely related with environmental commitments and Modern mining industry ecological use of resources. The present mining industry needs techno- Companies running their business logically advanced equipment and machines, IT solutions, modern in Zabrze have the potential not automatics and electronics. Today, raw materials are mined by only to provide specialised equip- automated and computer-based robots operated by highly qualified ment and innovative solutions. They are also ready to take part in the staff. Modern mining is the combination of experiences gained in many construction of turnkey mines. fields and disciplines. Companies running their business in Zabrze have the potential not only to provide specialised equipment and innovative solutions. They are also ready to take part in the construction of

The didactic and scientific centres, including the Medical University of Silesia, seated in the city provide a reliable base for the development of modern and innovative medicine and stomatology, and contribute to the development of highly qualified society, which translates into development of innovative and effective economy.

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Telemanipulators of the Robin Heart family, Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery

turnkey mines. The foundation of the mining industry development in Zabrze is a long-term activity of mines and excavation of coal in the city and in Silesia.

Zabrze – the Capital of European Cardiac Surgery, Medical Robotics and Biotechnology

The Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases is a leading specialist hospital and The Silesian Centre for Heart Dise- at the same time an academic centre related with the Medical University ases in Zabrze (SCCS) of Silesia. The hospital cooperates with well recognized medical centres A recognizable brand of the Silesian in Europe and USA. A recognizable brand of the Silesian Centre for Heart Centre for Heart Diseases in Zabrze is the outcome of work performed by Diseases in Zabrze is the outcome of work performed by eminent pione- eminent Zabrze pioneers in cardiolo- ers in cardiology and cardiac surgery, such as Prof. Zbigniew Religa, Lili gy and cardiac surgery. Goldstein M.D., Prof. Marian Zembala and Prof. Lech Poloński.

SCCS has top quality equipment enabling modern and most effective diagnostics as well as treatment of cardiac, pulmonary and vascular diseases in adults and children. More than 30 thousand heart surgeries on adults and children were performed in SCCS in 1985-2011. It is worth emphasizing that the centre has a hybrid room, the first one in Poland, where a cardiosurgeon, an invasive cardiologist and an anaesthesiolo- gist can work together making use of high-technology achievements.

A surgery in the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases New building of the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 35 Zabrze is developing a high-tech production line for prosthetic hearts that we are going to market as the “Religa Heart” brand. Simultaneously, we have been implementing projects co-financed by the National Research and Development Centre within medical robotics and tissue engineering; we combine practical needs of physicians with technologies offered by the contemporary science.

Jan Sarna PhD – Managing Director, the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery

The Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery established in 1991 is an innovative institution of high technolo- The Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery gies. Its mission is among other things to put in practice the latest life- saving methods and techniques when heart is in danger as well as to Its mission is among other things to put in practice the latest life-saving support cardiac surgery on many levels. The Prosthetic Heart Institute ‘‘methods and techniques when has conducted research related to an artificial heart, a surgical robot heart is in danger as well as to and innovative surgical tools as well as tissue engineering used for treat- support cardiac surgery on many levels. ment purposes. The Foundation has many original medical solutions to its credit. The heart support pneumatic system designed there has been used since 1999 by many Polish cardiac surgery centres as a rescue for patients with cardiac insufficiency waiting for transplantation, and many a time as a tool of possible heart regeneration. The Foundation keeps on improving this system working over the entire range of mechanical prosthetic hearts for adults and children, with the intention to start own production in future. The Foundation equipment is presented at the International Centre for Medical technologies of Houston (USA).

The Foundation has also developed the most advanced surgical advisory methods in Poland based on computer simulations and physical modelling as well as pioneer methods for surgery planning by means of virtual space technologies. Moreover, the Foundation has initiated and continues work on designing a family of surgical robots Robin Heart and manually-robotized surgical tools. It plans to develop and test the robot remote control system i.e. telesurgery as well as to use designed tools and new surgery techniques for implantation and maintenance of artificial organs, including an artificial heart. The Foundation also works on the use of modern biomarkers in cardiac surgery, as well as the use of stem cells in a new biological heart valve and in reconstruction and plasticity of a cardiac muscle.

The beginnings of the Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment – the only research and development centre in Poland related with medical technology – date back to 1969. At this time the Silesian

Bioengineering workplace, the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Fo- The Robin Heart robot family, the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation undation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery for the Development of Cardiac Surgery

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Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM

Medical Technique Centre was established in Zabrze. The Institute of The Institute of Medical Technology Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM coordinates the domestic and Equipment ITAM scientific and industrial consortium – the Polish Centre of Advanced The team of the Institute specialists Technologies for Health Protection and Promotion (POLTEM) associating has developed numerous innovative 28 scientific and industrial partners acting within the field of widely-un- solutions introducing a new quality into heart protection. derstood medical technologies. The works performed by the Institute cover research, development and implementation phases.

The Institute has implemented the Quality Management System confirmed by the certificate issued by TÜV NORD. The team of the Institute specialists has developed numerous innovative solutions introducing a new quality into heart protection. CardiAccel designed by the Institute is an alternative to hitherto anesthesiological tests. This device won Grand Prix prize Brussels INNOVA 2010 and an award of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development – “Polish Product of the Future”. Another device designed by the Institute – DIAGNOSTIM MDD 501 was awarded a gold medal at the Poznan International Fair in the category INNOVATIONS – TECHNOLOGIES – MACHINES Polish science for economy 2012.

Representing KWK “Sośnica Makoszowy” I appreciate much the opportunity to operate in the territory of Zabrze. What I mean here is both the region itself, i.e. the city of Zabrze that provides opportunities for education on every level and which provides the employees with fast transport from neighbouring localities being their places of residence etc. What should be underlined is the cooperation of the mine management and the city authorities.

Henryk Wieszała – Accounting and Economics Director KWK "Sośnica - Makoszowy" Medical robot, the Prof. Zbigniew Re- liga Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery (service: Z. Nawrat PhD) Investment Memorandum of the City‘ of Zabrze‘ 37 Polish economy successfully resists the economic crisis and confidentially enters global markets. Entrepreneurship that characterizes Polish people and the cooperation skill demonstrated by small and medium enterprises ensure existence even in difficult times. Zabrze is the city of entrepreneurial-minded people, the city of innovation. The production of an artificial “Religa heart” places Zabrze among the leaders in innovation all over the world.

Krzysztof Przybył – President of the Polish Promotional Programme Foundation “Now Poland”

For over 60 years the School of Medicine with the Dentistry Branch of the Medical University of Silesia (SUM) has functioned in Zabrze. The The School of Medicine with the Dentistry Branch of the Medical Medical University of Silesia is a place where attachment to tradition University of Silesia and openness to innovation combine. This University together with its clinics plays an important role not only in education of medical staff, In 2012 the Medical University of ‘‘Silesia was awarded the second but also in the field of science and medical care. It is also associa- place in the Polish higher education ted with the beautiful architecture of buildings in Rokitnica. The schools ranking organized by the School of Medicine with the Dentistry Branch educates about 2,000 “Perspektywy” magazine and the “Rzeczpospolita” daily newspaper specialists in three very important faculties, namely a medical facul- within the scope of educational ty, a medical-dentistry faculty and a medical rescue faculty. Presently effectiveness and was only outrun the Branch employs 518 academic teachers, including 36 full profes- by the Jagiellonian University. sors, 16 associate professors and 30 assistant professors. An attractive and variable didactic offer, highly qualified academic staff and modern didactic equipment ensure high level of education. The University also offers PhD studies and postgraduate studies. SUM is certified to grant the PhD and assistant professor degrees in medicine, health education and pharmacy.

The Medical University of Silesia has the accreditation of the Polish Accreditation Commission, the Accreditation Committee of Polish University Medical Schools, the Polish Accreditation Council of Medical Education, and the New York and California State Education Department as well as the Thailand Education Department.

In 2012 the Medical University of Silesia was awarded the second place in the Polish higher education schools ranking organized by the the “Perspektywy” magazine and the “Rzeczpospolita” daily newspaper within the scope of educational effectiveness and was only outrun by the Jagiellonian University. SUM cooperates with reputable academic centres from many countries, such as the University of Houston (USA), the Lund University (Sweden), the University of Freiburg (Germany), the Bristol University (Great Britain) and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Global Health in New York (USA).

Clinic of the Medical University of Silesia Medical University of Silesia

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Visualization of the building of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of the Silesian University of Technology

SUM takes part in innovation research projects conducted by multicen- tre scientific consortia. These works are related among other things to genetics, nanomedicine, innovative use of stem cells and haematology.

A long tradition in the development of medical technologies in Zabrze is the evidence of the city’s high human resources potential both in this field and related domains. The presence of research institutes and schools of higher education as well as favourable conditions provided by the local government are of great importance to development. Additionally, Zabrze is the city with a great recreational, cultural and entertainment infrastructure.

Piotr J. Bąk – Research Commercialization Department Manager, the Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM in Zabrze

The Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of the Silesian University of The Faculty of Biomedical Engine- Technology located in Zabrze is an innovative unit oriented towards ering of the Silesian University of Technology engineering support for medicine, biology and sports. Its main purpose is to educate a highly-qualified engineering staff as well as to develop The Faculty of Biomedical innovative medicine-, biology- and sports-dedicated technologies Engineering of the Silesian University and products. The Faculty has a large intellectual potential and well of Technology located in Zabrze is ‘‘ an innovative unit oriented towards equipped laboratory and research base for technical and medical engineering support for medicine, purposes. It conducts testing within the framework of complex inter- biology and sports. disciplinary issues related inter alia to the development of medical equipment with regard to the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical and rehabilitation techniques, computer support for medical thera- py and diagnostics, new techniques of producing and implementing biomaterials, implants and surgical instrument collection. The Faculty employees have a rich research, literary and implementation output in the field of IT, electronics, biomechanics and biomaterials engineering. In 2012 the Faculty employees received a title of the “Innovator of Silesia” for taking first place in the category of research and development unit. The Faculty also meets expectations of entrepreneurs and provides them with a wide range of tests, evaluations and services with the use of equipment and huge expert knowledge of its scientific staff. The Faculty’s offer includes research projects that can be further used

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 39 by industry. Moreover, the Faculty also organizes “Silesian Biomedical Engineering” Conference, a place where cooperation between science and industry can be discussed.

The Faculty of Organization and Management of the Silesian University of Technology educates students in management and production The Faculty of Organization and Ma- nagement of the Silesian University engineering, sociology, administration and logistics. Among numerous of Technology awards granted to the Faculty the most important is the silver medal won at Eureka Brussels – the Belgian and International Trade Fair for The Faculty of Organization and Management of the Silesian Technological Innovation 2012. University of Technology educates students in management and The Zabrze Branch of Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education production engineering, sociology, administration and logistics. in Katowice has functioned since 2009. Nowadays, the Branch offers PhD Studies (3rd level) within the scope of physical education and four departments of 1st and 2nd level studies: physical education, physiotherapy, management as well as tourism and recreation. Studies The Zabrze Branch of Jerzy Kukucz- of the first level at the first department as stationary function in Zabrze. ka Academy of Physical Education Two times the Polish Accreditation Commission has evaluated positi- in Katowice vely the quality of teaching in the department of physical education, Studies of the first level at the physiotherapy and management. Since the department of tourism and physical department as stationary recreation has been created only recently it has not been evaluated function in Zabrze. yet. The Academy also provides multi-profile post-graduate studies and upgrading courses.

In Zabrze there is also the Branch of the Bogdan Jański Academy, the “New Perspectives” Educational Centre (a Partner to the Higher The other higher education institutions and branches School of Health Education and Social Sciences – district unit), the Faculty of Mass Media, Acting and Directing of the Katowice School of Technology and the Teacher Training College of Foreign Languages.

Technologies in the Service of Industry

However, the R&D sector in Zabrze means not only schools of higher education and research institutes. In fact, it also stands for innovative companies launching ultramodern solutions and commercializing scientific research. These companies tend to be very successful in international markets.

The Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of The Centre of Polymer and Carbon Sciences is one of the largest units of the Polish Academy of Sciences Materials of the Polish Academy of (PAN) and the largest unit of this kind in the Upper Silesia. The Centre, Sciences previously represented by PAN institutes, has worked intensively for 60 The PAN Centre of Polymer and years in order to transform the region image by conducting advan- Carbon Materials carries out inter- ced pure and application research in the fields of importance for the disciplinary research in the field of technological development of Silesia and its scientific position on the polymer and carbon materials. map of Poland and the world. The PAN Centre of Polymer and Carbon

Media, Acting and Directing Department Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of the Theatre Academy of Sciences

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Silesian University of Technology – Faculty of Organization and Management

Zabrze is the city open to business, innovation and science. It has perfect location in the Silesia and good infrastructure, numerous scientific research institutes and higher education institutions, in particular two faculties of the Silesian University of Technology. The proximity of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice ensures well-prepared human resources for new and developing businesses. Any sorts of business initiatives are supported by the city authorities. This city is worth investing in.

Prof. Andrzej Karbownik – Rector of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice

Materials carries out interdisciplinary research in the field of polymer and carbon materials. The present research of the Centre focuses on bioresorbable polymer materials for medicine, polymer carriers, stimuli-responsive polymer materials and materials‘ that‘ can be used in optoelectronics and environment protection as well as polymer- carbon composites. Thanks to the funds coming from large international and Polish research projects many innovative solutions have been developed, to mention only a few:

• manufacturing technology for anti-graffiti lacquer coating protec- ting historical buildings and monuments, • innovative surfaces with thermoswitching properties to grow patient’s own skin cells, • prototypes of resorbable, self-expansive intraurethral stents and self-clamping buckles to connect bones of facial skeleton made of biodegradable polymer materials with a designed microstructure of terpolymer chains, • manufacturing technology for biodegradable foils made of new polymer materials and intended for both direct use and making rigid packages of new generation, which is of importance with respect to the environment protection.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 41 Many of the abovementioned solutions are protected by patents. The imaging lab for polymer and carbon materials established in 2012 is a unique institution not only on the domestic level as it specializes in imaging techniques for soft matter, the field with growing scientific and technological importance, although not given much attention by the Polish science so far. Despite the supra-regional impact the Centre exerts, it is worth emphasising that Zabrze is the place where most of its scientific research potential is located.

I am of the opinion that the city of Zabrze has a sufficient backup for scientific and higher education development. Both the infrastructure and the positive attitude of the city authorities should not only contribute to the maintenance of positive image of Zabrze as the city of large development potential but should also encourage potential investors to locate their projects and business here. Perfect location of Zabrze is bound to be its advantage in winning business partners and developing the labour market.

Krzysztof Nowak PhD – Rector’s Proxy for cooperation with the City Hall of Zabrze, the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice

Since 1955 the Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal has functioned in Zabrze. Its main fields of activity include coke industry, power The Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal industry, thermal waste utilization, carbochemical products, natural and alternative fuels. The flagship of the ‘‘Institute are high quality Its main fields of activity include standards confirmed by the Research Laboratory Institute issued by coke industry, power industry, the Polish Accreditation Centre, ISO 9001 and IQNet certificates as well thermal waste utilization, carbochemical products, natural and as numerous awards given for innovativeness, modern management, alternative fuels. high level of scientific research and effective cooperation with industry. In 2010 at Eureka Brussels – the Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation 2010 won the gold medal for the „Intelligent control of solid fuel-fired small power boilers for the individual heating”. The Institute has been also awarded twice (in 2011 and 2012) with the title of “Business Gazelle” granted by Getin Bank S.A. Moreover, in 2010 the Forbes Magazine honoured the Institute in the category of “Diamonds” for the fastest value increasing companies.

The Institute of Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences takes part in well-developed international cooperation. The The Institute of Environmental Engi- neering of the Polish Academy of Institute co-ordinates and implements international research program- Sciences mes (e.g. MAGPROX, SOWA, E2SP, COST 633, SAFEMANMIN). Moreover, it is a member of such scientific networks as: ENVITECH-Net Scientific The Institute conducts advanced research on the protection of air, Network on Environmental Technologies, AIRCLIM-NET Air Pollution waters and earth surface. / Climate Changes. The unit conducts advanced research on the protection of air, waters and earth surface.

Fortum Power and Heat Polska LCC

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The Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal

Fortum Power and Heat Polska LLC is a leading company in the heat Fortum Power and Heat Polska LLC distribution sector with the Finnish capital and innovative know-how. The primary activity of Fortum comprises the combined heat and power Fortum Power and Heat Polska LLC is a leading company in the heat generation. The company implements modern solutions enabling incre- distribution sector with the Finnish ased efficiency and safety of power supply and reduction of emissions. capital and innovative know-how. Fortum – being present on the Polish market since 2003 – is one of the The primary activity of Fortum comprises the combined heat and most important foreign investors in the power and heat generation power generation. industry in Poland. In 2010 the company commissioned a power plant in Czestochowa that is one of the high-tech and most environmentally -friendly plants of this type in this part of Europe. Fortum is also the owner of power plants in Bytom and Zabrze as well as the heating networks in Wrocław, Częstochowa and Płock.

One of its key on-going projects is the investment in Zabrze involving construction of a multi-fuel CHP plant with capacity of 130-150 MWe and the value of about EUR 250-330 million. The plant will combust various types of biomass and coal. This power plant will supply heat to Zabrze and Bytom in the long-term perspective. Thanks to highly efficient technology of power generation with the use of renewable fuels the power plant in Zabrze will be environmentally friendly, will meet the emission requirements after 2015 and will contribute to the fulfilment of the assumptions of the Climatic Package in the Upper Silesia Region.

“Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC (belonging to the Capital Group of “Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC Jastrzębie Coal Company) is one of the largest coke producers in Poland (12% share in the national coke production). The Company consists of This is one of the largest coke produ- three coke plants. The biggest one is the “Radlin” Coke Plant where cers in Poland. coke is produced by one of the most modern coke batteries in Europe working in the stationary stamp charging system placed on the coal tower. Two other coke plants are the “Jadwiga” Coke Plant in Zabrze and the “Dębieńsko” Coke Plant in Czerwionka-Leszczyny. The latter one is the place where the Company works presently on the project unlike any other in Europe; it is aimed at commissioning of a two-product bank generating only coke and electricity without any carbon derivatives.

“Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC is the laureate of many awards and distinctions; the most important of them being the Award for Eminent

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 43 Input in the Polish Export Development (2007) awarded by the Polish Economic Chamber, the Minister of Economy and the Prime Minister as well as the Adam Graczyński Medal for Developing Innovative Attitudes granted by the Regional Centre of Innovations the Silesian Province Club of Technique and Rationalisation in Katowice (2007).

An equally important achievement is a modern roadheader produced by KOPEX Machinery JSC sold to the mining industry all over the world. KOPEX Machinery JSC KOPEX Group was honoured at the Product of the Year Contest 2012 The national leader in providing organized by the Drives&Control Magazine under the auspices of the modern solutions to the mining Polish Agency for Enterprise Development as well as the AGH University industry. The Company was awarded inter alia for making of Science and Technology. Two products won recognition, i.e. a underground chambers and tunnels mechanized wall complex for wall of up to 5.3 m and the automa- for the European Organization for ted wall complex. The Company is inter alia a laureate of two editions Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva. of EUROPRODUKT contests for the modernization of the COROSETI coal mechanical processing plant and two coal mines: VULCAN and PAROSENI in the Romenian Valea Juilu, as well as for making underground chambers and tunnels for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva.

VOIGT LLC – another innovator among companies in Zabrze – has pursued its activity since 1992. Products offered by VOIGT are well received VOIGT LLC and not only used in the territory of Poland, but also in many European In its offer the Company has more countries. In its offer the Company has more than 160 professional than 160 professional cleaning cleaning products. The company is engaged in the activities aiming products. The Company has been at improving degree of cleanliness in Poland and the social awareness honoured for implementing and promoting pro-ecological solutions with respect to sanitary and hygienic conditions; moreover, it is also a at every phase of business activity member – founder of the Polish Cleanliness Association. VOIGT is also with the Company Close to the an active member of the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. Environment Certificate granted by the European Forum for Economic Responsibility CERT LLC. VOIGT is also an active member of the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. The Company has been honoured for implementing and promoting pro-ecological solutions at every phase of business activity with the Company Close to the Environment Certificate granted by the European Forum for Economic Responsibility CERT LLC. Numerous awards and distinctions confirm the Company’s well-established market position; to mention the most important ones: the Highest Quality International (granted annually since 2010), distinction in the Forbes ranking of companies with revenues from PLN 5 – 50 million in the Silesia Province as well as the golden Laurel of Skills and Competences granted by the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice.

KOPEX Machinery JSC

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An example of modern technological line in coke plant

“Postęp” Metal Plant JSC in Zabrze is an important participant on the “Postęp” Metal Plant JSC market of metal products for the automotive industry. The “Postęp” products are used in vehicles of such brands as Fiat, Ford, Opel, The company is an important participant on the market of Peugeot, Audi, Seat, Škoda, VW, Daimler, Smart, Volvo, Scania, BMW. metal products for the automotive The following certificates: ISO 9002, ISO 14001, QS 9000, ISO/TS 16949 industry. confirm the improved work organization as well as top quality of goods produced in this Plant. The Company combines business functions, innovativeness and social responsibility by investing in workplaces for the disabled who constitute about 45% of all employees. The offer of “Postęp” JSC comprises of about 500 products dedicated for automotive industry. The Company exports its goods to 16 countries in the world.

VOIGT LCC “Postęp” Metal Plant JSC

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 45 Zabrze is managed better than many commercial companies. Based on our experience as IT solution supplier we wish the attitude of Zabrze authorities and clerks taking part in projects was a good example for others.

Adam Góral PhD – President of Asseco Poland JSC

1.7 The Self-Government of Zabrze

Through its activity the Self-Government of Zabrze implements the vision Development Strategy of the City of of city development presented in the “Development Strategy of the Zabrze City of Zabrze 2008-2020” in the following way: Innovation and modernity united Zabrze will be a city developing on the basis of the balance between with respect for tradition and values. history and modernity, Silesian identity and metropolitan context as well as residential and investment attractiveness.

It means that although respecting traditional values the Self-Government of Zabrze puts innovativeness and modernity first. An important element of the city image is the achievement of high quality of life of inhabitants which will contribute to changes in demographic trends, increase in number of population, development of entrepreneurship, activation of investment and development of identity and civil society.

Investments have become a key to the development of the city. In 2013 Zabrze will spend on PLN 337 million (more than EUR 80 million)

This city for so many years being associated with football and mines has gone through difficult industry restructuring processes. The city changes and develops quickly. The city authorities act dynamically in all aspects of its development as well as the needs of inhabitants and widely-understood business. Taking into consideration very high professional qualifications of Zabrze inhabitants it is a perfect place to invest in. Janusz Steinhoff PhD – Deputy Prime Minister in‘‘ the Cabinet of Jerzy Buzek

Glamorous concert for 20th anniversary of Polish democracy in the Music and Dance Hall Flag of the City of Zabrze

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The City Hall in Zabrze

investment projects which corresponds to 35% of total budget expendi- 100% of shares: tures. It means a 127% increase in investment expenditures compared • Municipal Hospital in Zabrze to the year 2012. LLC, • Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre in Zabrze While seeking external funds to implement projects Zabrze skilful- LLC, ly benefits from the European Funds and European Programmes. In • Zabrze Water Supply and 2004-2013 the city obtained in total PLN 305 million (more than EUR 76 Sewerage LLC, • Residential Buildings million) for investments and social projects which resulted in the amount Management – Social Housing of PLN 1,700 (ca. EUR 425) per inhabitant. Association LLC, • Zabrze Municipal Heat Supply LLC, Zabrze is the city attaching much importance to the development of • Stadium in Zabrze LLC. entrepreneurship - both the small one as well as the one pursued on the international level. In order to support small and medium enterprises the local authorities responsible for the development of Zabrze provide its local entrepreneurs with a wide range of support enabling develop- Majority shares: ment and improvement of their economic standing in the area of the • Zabrze Project Implementation city. Agency LLC (the share of the city of Zabrze 99.95 %), • Górnik Zabrze Sport JSC. Apart from development of the entrepreneurship the city authorities also pay a lot of attention to quality of services provided to inhabitants of Zabrze considering it one of development priorities. The Zabrze Minority shares: Municipal Office has the ISO 9001:2008 certificate valid untill 2015. • Kardio-Med Silesia LLC, Besides the implemented ISO system the employees of the Municipal • Silesian Trams JSC, Office employees attend customer service trainings in order to improve • Municipal Services Office LLC, • The Upper Silesian Aviation quality of services provided by the Municipal Office as well as to impro- Group JSC, ve customer relations and increase customer satisfaction. • Municipal Transport LLC, • Local development Agency LLC, • "Maćko" Meat Processing Plant At the same time satisfaction surveys are regularly conducted in order to LLC (in liquidation), evaluate customer satisfaction with regard to quality of services provi- • Intramunicipal Social Housing ded by the Municipal Office. Thanks to the policy performed by the self- Association LLC, • "AGRO-RYNEK" Agricultural government Zabrze belongs to the best rated cities on the regional and Products Wholesale Market national level. The success of the city and its authorities is confirmed by Agency JSC (in liquidation), numerous European and domestic distinctions and awards as well as • Mostostal Zabrze – Holding JSC. high places taken in territorial self-governments’ rankings conducted by mass media, scientific and opinion-giving institutions.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 47 Zabrze is a city worth developing a business in. The city self-government coordinates all activities taken within the area of the municipality resulting in local economic development evidenced by the expanding investment areas of the Economic Zone in Zabrze. Both a favourable attitude of the city authorities as well as an appropriate economic infrastructure offered by the city ensure stable activity and business development. The development that is the key to success in a very demanding market environment.

Zygmunt Szczepaniak – President of LOGSTOR POLSKA LLC

Zabrze is the Polish leader in implementing solutions within the scope Zabrze – a finalist of the “IT Leader” of ITC and e-administration. More and more services provided by the Municipal Office and municipal organisational units are offered to inhabitants and entrepreneurs in an electronic form.‘‘ This virtual contact is facilitated by the so-called IT kiosks developing in the city. In 2012 the City of Zabrze was a finalist of the “IT Leader” contest organized by the “Computerworld” Magazine.

Among the most important IT solutions applied by the Municipal Office in Zabrze there is the integrated management system for the city consi- sting of the following systems: accountancy, taxes, fixed assets, lands, budget, HR, pays, document management as well as repeatedly awarded innovative system of document circulation management based on cloud management and specialist applications.

In 2012 the City of Zabrze was a finalist of the “IT Leader” contest organized by the “Computerworld” Magazine. The Jury appreciated the city’s engagement in providing conditions for the development of IT society. This engagement was reflected in the complex strategy called “e-Zabrze” – the Program aimed at development of IT society in the City of Zabrze by 2020”. The projects included in this Program regarding e-Administration, e-Tourism, e-Education, e-Safety and the infrastructure are coherent and interrelated. Only few cities demonstrate such an innovative and complex approach towards informati- sation strategies. They are divided into individual tasks organized in projects increasing the chance of their effective implementation. This is the evidence that the authorities of Zabrze are not developing computer solutions for administration officers; instead, their way of thinking about development of IT society ready for challenges of the 21st Century is innovative and complex. Tomasz Bitner – Editor-in-chief of the "Computerworld"‘‘ Magazine

Wolności Street in Zabrze

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The celebration of presentation of awards in the Rzeczpospolita Self-Government Ranking 2011

For many years the Asseco Group has cooperated with the City of Zabrze. We have jointly implemented a few innovative projects that would not be successful without commitment and professionalism of both parties. Our team claims that Zabrze is managed better than many commercial companies. Based on our experience as IT solution supplier we wish the attitude of Zabrze authorities and clerks taking part in projects was a good example for others. Taking into consideration our experience in implementing IT projects in 2010 we honoured the Mayor for innovativeness and the entire cooperation.

Adam Góral PhD – President of Asseco Poland JSC

In 2012 the City of Zabrze was awarded the title of the National The National Leader in Innovation Leader in Innovation and Development in the Category “Innovative and Development Commune – Municipality”. 952 companies, institutions and offices took part in 10 categories. Zabrze was evaluated for the implementation of such projects as the improvement of the water‘ supply‘ and sewage management, the construction of subsequent sections of the Central Highway, the construction of Zabrze fibre-optic broadband network and the implementation of the complex document circulation system.

In July 2012 during the Summit of City Presidents in Dublin it was announ- The International Award “United ced that the Europe Business Assembly nominated to the city of Zabrze Europe” to an International Prize of the United Europe in the category “For the contribution into the international integration development”.

The Main Adit The Municipality of Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 49 Zabrze came 25th in Poland and 7th in the Silesia Province in the Zabrze in self-governmental ran- “Self-Government 2012” Ranking published by the Rzeczpospolita kings Daily Newspaper evaluating cities and municipalities committed to the development and improved life quality of their inhabitants. The According to the ranking established by self-governmental magazine ranking of the largest self-government projects included two Zabrze “The Commune” Zabrze came 1st in projects out of the total of 138 initiatives: the construction of the Central technical infrastructure investments. Highway took 25th place and the modernization of the Górnik Zabrze Stadium took 64th place. Another ranking evaluated the innovativeness of self-governments and Zabrze came 6th. According the ranking established by self-governmental magazine “The Commune” Zabrze came 1st in technical infrastructure investments.

Sufficient economic infrastructure of the city and its qualified staff ensure high-culture work. The City’s self-government is open to cooperation and in recent years it has done a lot to attract business to the city, i.e. by designating investment areas with utility lines within the economic zone.

Wiktor Pawlik – President of the Regional Industry and Commerce Chamber in Gliwice

In 2011 Zabrze was awarded by the Foundation Institute for Regional Development and the Regional Centre for Social Policy in Kraków, Self-Government of Equal Chances in the category of “Self-Government of Equal Chances” for the project entitled “Innovative solutions supporting mobility and access to information to disabled inhabitants of the City of Zabrze – phase 1 Accessibility Audit”. This project is implemented in cooperation with the Zabrze Department of Organization and Management of the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice aimed at adopting‘‘ the urban space to the needs of the disabled, with the use of innovative, indiscrimina- tive methods and solutions allowing increased activity and access to a complete and independent functioning in the environment.

In 2011 Zabrze was among 10 Polish cities best developing in the Internet. Google Inc. awarded the cities that recorded the highest increase in the activity of local firms in the network. The advertising activity analysis was conducted in almost 200 cities in Poland with regard to the percen- Zabrze among 10 Polish cities best tage increase of expenditures made by small and medium enterprises developing in the Internet on the advertising programme last year. In case of Zabrze this increase amounted to 108%.

In the Rzeczpospolita Self-Government Ranking 2011 Zabrze came 9th in Poland. The following indexes constituted a basis of the report: rate of growth of asset expenditures, value of the EU funds, self-government indebtedness in relation to incomes, gross operating surplus in relation to incomes, rate of growth of own incomes, relation of investment expenditures to indebtedness as well the rate of growth of total expenditures per capita.

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Lech Wałęsa visit to Zabrze in 2009

The City of Zabrze was a finalist of the jubilee 15th Edition of the Polish In the “Silesian Brand” contest 2011 Zabrze was awarded in three “Modernization of the Year 2010” Contest for the implementation of the categories and received also one project entitled “Modernisation and Adaptation of the Building of the nomination: Donnersmarck Library for the needs of the Zabrze Philharmonic”. • Cultural Heritage of the Region – the Guido Mine in Zabrze, Presently, Zabrze plays an important role on the international arena. • Personality of the Year – Prof. The city cooperates with 9 partner cities from various parts of Europe Marian Zembala, and from other parts of the world. This multilevel cooperation includes • Service – Production-Service- economy, innovation, education, culture, sports and tourism. The Commerce Enterprise partner cities of Zabrze are: Essen (Germany), Kaliningrad (Russia), Lund “SOR-DREW” Rajmund Sorowski, (Sweden), Rotherham (Great Britain), Rivne (Ukraine), Sangerhausen • Economy (nomination) – (Germany), Seclin (France), Trnava (Slovakia) and Zahlé (Lebanon). Production-Service-Commerce Enterprise VOIGT LLC.

90th anniversary of municipal rights granting The Skarbnik Wedding celebration

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Prof. Zbigniew Religa during the White Eagle Order celebrations, 18th December 2008 in Warsaw

1.8 People, Passions, Initiatives

Over the centuries numerous personalities, notable people, have been Merits for the City associated with Zabrze. It has always been a city of active and creative, open and hospitable people who at the same time are hard-wor- The most famous Zabrze inhabitants king and full of passion. It is the city inhabitants – by birth or by choice achieved great successes in medici- – that created its history in the past and shape its present. These are ne, sports and cultural activities at the same time contributing to the passionate individuals who have devoted their life and heart to make city’s fame both home and abroad. Zabrze a unique city with unique people.

.… so many good things are happening here in Zabrze, Zabrze is a hospitable and charming City of people who want to work, build, develop together and help one another. This is the philosophy of the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases – to serve; it is also the entire sense of Zabrze philosophy - “serving”. For us man is the most important...

Prof. Marian Zembala – CEO of the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases

The most famous Zabrze inhabitants achieved great successes in medicine, sports and cultural activities at the same time contributing to the city’s fame both home and abroad.

Medicine

Prof. Zbigniew Religa (born in 1938, died in 2009) – a notable cardiac ‘‘Medicine: Prof. Zbigniew Religa surgeon, one of the most famous and merited Polish specialists, a rector of the Silesian Medical University, a senator, a Member of Parliament, In November 1985 in the Province Minister of Health. Thanks to him Zabrze marked and strengthened its Cardiology Centre (present Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases) he position on the medical map of the world. performed the first successful heart transplantation in Poland. He found himself in Silesia in the middle of the 80’s. In November 1985 in the Province Cardiology Centre (present Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases) he performed the first successful heart transplantation in Poland. He also initiated surgical treatment of a recent myocardial infarction and procedures of chronic pulmonary embolism. Within the framework of the Artificial Heart Centre created at his initiative at the Silesian Medical University Religa conducted works over cardiac mechanical

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Prof. Zbigniew Religa

support. They are still continued by the Foundation for the Development “Heart for Heart” of Cardiac Surgery established by Religa, of which he was a forefather, Top stars of Polish and global a “face” and a leader and which after his death was named in his musical scene add splendour to honour. Top stars of Polish and global musical scene add splendour to annual “Heart for Heart” concerts of annual “Heart for Heart” concerts of the Foundation. Prof. Religa’s visio- the Foundation. nary keeps on inspiring next generations of cardiac surgeons.

He used to emphasize that were it not be for Zabrze and people he met there he would not be able to enjoy his next successes. In 2002 Zbigniew Religa was the first honoured citizen of Zabrze. As a faithful fan of Górnik Zabrze he tried not to miss any match of his beloved team.

Prof. Marian Zembala (born in 1950) – General Director of the Silesian Medicine: Prof. Marian Zembala Centre for Heart Diseases became an honoured citizen of Zabrze in

In 2001 he performed the first 2009. This notable cardiac surgeon and transplantologist has been successful simultaneous transplanta- bound with Zabrze since the middle of 80’s of the previous century. He tion of heart and lungs. is one of Prof. Zbigniew Religa’s students and he accompanied Religa from the very first days of his work in Silesia.

Zembala assisted at the first Polish heart transplantation; then he was the one to start new chapters in the field of transplantology. In 2001 he performed the first successful simultaneous transplantation of heart and lungs. The Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases he manages is visited for treatment every year by more than 12,000 patients – adults and children – from Poland and abroad.

Prof. Jerzy Buzek at the koncert „Heart for heart” Prof. Marian Zembala (background: A. Młynarska and J. Sarna PhD)

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Jan Banaś (born in 1943) – a Polish footballer, a Polish national team player, a champion of Poland. A mining technician by education Sport: Jan Banaś he was a Right Wing Forward at the pitch. He started his career as a He contributed to the team’s footballer in AKS Mikołów (1956-1958) and continued in the Province promotion to the final of the UEFA School of the Physical Education Committee Katowice (1958-1959). In European Cup Winners' Cup scoring 1959 he joined Zryw Chorzów for three years and at that period he was inter alia against PFC Levski Sofia in the quarterfinal. appointed to a junior Polish national team where he played inter alia with Zygfryd Szołtysik and Antoni Piechniczek. He started his league career after joining Polonia Bytom in 1962. In 1969 Banaś joined Górnik Zabrze and while playing for this team he won the title of the Champion of Poland twice (1971-1972) and three Cups of Poland (1970-1972). He also played for Górnik during its best season – he contributed to the team’s promotion to the final of the UEFA European Cup Winners' Cup scoring inter alia against PFC Levski Sofia in the quarterfinal; he also scored in the first of three famous semi-final matches of Górnik and AS Roma. He played 170 official matches for Górnik Zabrze, including 124 in extra class and 20 in European Cups. As a member of the national Polish team he scored a goal in a match against England in 1973 in Chorzów, which contributed to the Polish victory.

Włodzimierz Lubański (born in 1947) – a Polish footballer, Olympic champion, repeatedly Polish national team player, for many years he Sport: Włodzimierz Lubański played for Górnik Zabrze, he played as a Central Forward. He played in For many years he played for Górnik 75 official matches of the Polish national team and scored 48 goals. In Zabrze, he played as a Central Forward, Lubański won an Olympic 1997 he was awarded with the Officer’s Cross Order of Polonia Restituta medal. for his fantastic work devoted to sport development; on 20 August 2012 he was voted an Honoured Citizen of the City of Zabrze.

Stanisław Oślizło (born in 1937) – a Polish footballer, a defender, started his career at Odra Wodzisław Śląski, a captain of Polish national team Sport: Stanisław Oślizło and of Górnik Zabrze, a scorer of the only goal in the Polish football He raised the Polish Cup six times as history in the final of UEFA European Cup Winners' Cup in a match the only player in Europe and won against Manchester City. As a trainer he worked inter alia for the follo- this cup with Górnik Zabrze and owns it (the only team in Poland to wing teams: GKS Katowice, Odra Wodzisław Śląski, Piast Gliwice, Carbo achieve that). Gliwice and Górnik Zabrze. He raised the Polish Cup six times as the only player in Europe and won this cup with Górnik Zabrze and owns it (the only team in Poland to achieve that). At present he is a spokesperson of Górnik Zabrze.

Ernest Pohl (born in 1932, died in 1995) – a Polish footballer, a Polish national team player, a multiple champion of Poland, 3-times best Sport: Ernest Pohl

scorer of the Polish extra class. He played as an attacker and midfielder. He played for Górnik Zabrze for 11 In 1956 he joined Górnik Zabrze where during consecutive 11 seasons seasons. In his career 10 times he he won next eight championship titles and one Cup. His career as a won a title of champion of Poland and 3 times Cup of Poland. Polish national player is impressive. In 1955-1964 he played in 46 official meetings scoring 39 goals; he played during the Olympic Games in Rome (1960) where in the victories match against Tunisia he scored 5 goals (Poland won 6:1). He was one of the most notable Silesian footballers appreciated for his skills in creating attacks. After the end of his career as a player he stayed in Górnik Zabrze as a coach; he was an assistant of a few trainers. In 2005 the Górnik Zabrze Stadium was named the Ernest Pohl Stadium.

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One of the Zabrze icons – Górnik Zabrze

Józef Schmidt (born in 1935) – one of the most notable Polish athletes. He Sport: Józef Schmidt was the first one to win two Olympic golden medals in triple jump in Rome He was the first one to win two in 1960 and in Tokyo in 1964. In both cases he set Olympic records. Szmidt Olympic golden medals in triple jump also won the championship of Europe twice – in Stockholm in 1958 and in Rome in 1960 and in Tokyo in 1964. in Belgrade in 1962. He was the first man to jump 17 meters in triple jump (17.03 m in the Stadium in Olsztyn in 1960). He is a 10-times record-breaker of Poland; he won the championship of Poland 13 times.

Culture

Stanisław Bieniasz (born in 1950, died in 2001) – Polish dramatist, prosaic, Culture: Stanisław Bieniasz director, publicist and author of plays and screenplays. His first monodra- ma “Hotel at Confessional” was published in 1977. Next years he wrote Polish dramatist, prosaic, director, publicist and author of plays and several plays, awarded in contests. Some of them were played in screenplays. the theatres and TV. For 13 years with the family he lived abroad as an emigrant, cooperating with Free Europe Radio and Polish branch of Deutschlandfunk. Among his plays there are: "Ostry dyżur”, "Podanie o zezwolenie na życie”, "Ucieczka”, "Podejrzenie”, "Rekonstrukcja”, "Sponsor i jego autor”, "Niedaleko Kőnigsallee”, "Biografia”, "Pora zbiorów”, "Senator” or novels "Transfer” and "Naczelnik” (written at the end of his life). He was also a city councilor and a Chairman of Culture and Sport Committee in Zabrze. After death awarded with Gold Cross of Merit, Prize of the Mayor of the City of Zabrze and Wojciech Korfanty Prize. His work and life became an inspiration for a movie "Silesia according to Bieniasz” directed by Krzysztof Karwat i Wojciech Sarnowicz.

Włodzimierz Lubański (archival photo) Stanisław Oślizło Ernest Pohl

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 55 Antoni Cygan (born in 1964) – professor of visual arts, rector of Academy Culture: Antoni Cygan of Art in Katowice (2012-2016). He graduated from the Katowice Branch of the Academy of Art in Kraków (the Graphics Department). A diplo- Professor of visual arts, rector of ma he obtained in 1988 in a Graphics Design Department of Prof. T. Academy of Art. Jura and Painting Department of Prof. A.S. Kowalski. Since 1992 he works in Katowice Academy. Currently he runs a Drawing Studio for students of the second, third, fourth and fifth year. He is an author of several individual exhibitions in Zabrze, Katowice, Gliwice, Lyon, Helsinki and Opava. He participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad. Author of several series of Way of the Cross e.g. St. Virgin Mary Basilica in Licheń and St. Paul Apostle Parish in Zabrze. He also deals with designing churches’ interiors – among which it is necessary to mention: a complex design of the interior, altars, paintings of St. Paul Apostle Church in Zabrze, the interior of St. Urban church in Paniówki or the interior of chapel of the Retired Priests in Katowice.

Horst Eckert, penname Janosch (born in 1931) – a German-speaking writer, author of books for children, inter alia of a very popular cycle of Culture: Janosch fairy tales about adventures of a Bear and a Tiger, an honoured citizen A German-Speaking writer, author of Zabrze since 2011. He wrote and illustrated more than 300 books for “Oh, wie schön ist Panama” (“Oh, children and they were translated into about 70 languages and sold how wonderful Panama is”) and “Cholonek oder der liebe Gott aus in 12 millions of copies. The book that brought him fame is the book Lehm” (“Cholonek, Good God entitled “Oh, wie schön ist Panama” (Oh, how wonderful Panama is) Made of Clay”). published in 1978. Whereas, Janosch became popular among adults most of all thanks to his novel entitled “Cholonek oder der liebe Gott aus Lehm” (Cholonek, Good God Made of Clay) describing life of Upper Silesia inhabitants in the 30’s and 40’s of the previous century.

Czesław Mozil (born in 1979) – a singer, composer and musician, accor- dionist, television personality. A leader of the Polish-Danish band Czesław Śpiewa. A former member of Tesco Value. A graduate of the Danish Royal Academy of Music (Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium).

Marian Oslislo (born in 1955) – professor of visual arts, graphic designer; specializes in artistic and applied graphics. His posters, editorial designs and graphic works have been shown on tens of exhibitions home and abroad.

Heinz Tobolla (born in 1925, died in 2013) – a German sculptor creating in wood, stone, ceramics, bronze, gypsum, steel, copper, yellow metal, Culture: Marian Oslislo concrete, glass and plastic. He created over 500 sculptures. After gradu- Professor of visual arts, graphic ation Tobolla moved in 1953 to Aachen, where he settled down as a designer. free-lance artist. He won a golden medal for the sculpture Menschen im Gespräch in 1962 at Premier Prix International de Sculpture à Monte Carlo and at Prix Special Jury à Monte Carlo. After the dissolution of the Culture: Heinz Tobolla Eastern Block Tobolla tried to strengthen the contact with the city he He designed for Zabrze a 3.5 m high was born in. Consequently in 1991 he visited Zabrze for the first time since bronze sculpture “Meeting with own his childhood. The visit resulted in an intensive artistic dialogue and an self”. idea of including a bigger number of Polish cities in the schedule of his great detour exhibition that materialized for the first time in 1993-1994. In 1997 Tobolla wanting to express his gratitude Zabrze and friendship designed a 3.5 m high bronze sculpture “Meeting with own self”. In 2007 he received the title of an honoured citizen of Zabrze in the Aachan Cathedral (the last stop of his second great detour exhibition). During his active years as a sculptor Tobolla took part in 44 contests, at 16 of which he came 1st, many a time he was in the top three.

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Krystian Zimerman at the concert in Music and Dance Hall

Jan Sawka (born in 1946, died in 2012) – a Polish graphic designer, Culture: Jan Sawka illustrator, painter and an architect. In 1976 left for Paris as a scholarship Polish graphic designer, illustrator, student to study at Centre Georges Pompidou and settled there. In painter and an architect. November 1977 he moved to New York where he lived till his death. He did posters and illustrative graphics; he created dimensional structures called Banners forming theme cycles, related to contemporary social and political problems. In 1978 he was awarded with a gold medal at the 7th International Poster Biennale in Warsaw.

Krystian Zimerman (born in 1956) – worldly recognized Polish classical Culture: Krystian Zimerman pianist and director. A winner of 9th International Chopin Piano Contest. Zimerman belongs to selected group of piano geniuses. Many of music Krystian Zimerman belongs to very prestigious circle of piano geniuses. critics perceive him as the best in the world, stressing unique technique and deep interpretation.

”G. Bucher – Woyzeck”, The municipal ”Downfall” (2012) of A. Cygan ”Tower” (1996) of J. Sawka theatre in Gdynia (2009) of M. Oslislo

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 57 1.9 Silesia Metropolis – Social and Economic Environment and Co- operation

The Upper Silesian Agglomeration called the Silesia Metropolis, with Zabrze being located in the heart of it, includes Bytom, Chorzów, Gliwice, Katowice, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, Świętochłowice, Tychy, Zabrze – in Upper Silesia; Dąbrowa Górnicza, Sosnowiec – in Dąbrowa Basin and Jaworzno – in Kraków Basin.

Thanks to the network of roads and airline connections the Metropolis is provided with transport to all important places in Europe and all over The transport accessibility of the Silesia Metropolis allows to: the world. Within the territory of the Metropolis the most important Polish and European routes for rail and road transport cross and the integra- • decrease the costs of supply of raw materials and components ted system ensures fast and effective transport in this region. Buses, indispensable for production, trams, railways, trolleybuses and private carriers provide transport servi- • decrease the costs of supply of ces within the territory of Silesian Metropolis to more than 1.2 million finished products to customers, • ensure conditions of passen- passengers every day. ger transport enabling direct meetings with suppliers, partners, clients, advisers.

The City of Zabrze is a great place to invest in. It is located in the central part of the Silesian Agglomeration and thanks to modernized road network has an access to the Central Expressway and the A1 Motorway. Moreover, Zabrze houses faculties of the Silesian University of Technology, which is one of the best universities in Poland.

Anna Jankowska – Corporate Service Specialist, the ELZAB Computer Equipment JSC

In the context of airline connections it is the Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport that plays a key role in providing services to more than 2 million passengers every year; at the same time it provides connections with intercontinental airports in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. There are three more airports in the neighbourhood of the Metropolis: Kraków-Balice John Paul II International Airport, Wrocław-Strachowice Nicolaus Copernicus Airport and Ostrava Leoš Janáček‘‘ Airport (Czech Republic).

The population of the Silesia Metropolis amounts to almost 2 million. Zabrze is situated in the largest urban organism of Poland and one of the largest organisms in Europe. The human capital accounts for the

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attractiveness of this place as a labour market due to the fact that Sufficient labour resources shape 66% of the Metropolis inhabitants are the working age population. The the investment attractiveness of the Metropolis allowing to: Silesia Metropolis is a highly urbanized area of the Silesia Province with a very high concentration ratio in medical industry, mining industry, • hire a proper number of power industry, automotive industry, metallurgical industry, chemical employees, industry and military industry. • hire employees with required professional skills and experience, 2 mln of Silesia Metropolis inhabitants • hire employees meeting the requirements of employers with regard to personal features (consciousness, reliability, honesty, initiative), • incur labour costs guarantying the profitability of a project.

66% - people at productive age

Nearly 200 thousand enterprises are registered in the Metropolis; the sector of services with 60% of all companies dominates here. In the Silesia Metropolis there are 80 scientific and research&development institutions which account for 10% of the R&D potential of Poland.

Within the territory of the Silesia Metropolis there are nearly 80 cultural institutions (theatres, museums, art galleries, philharmonics and cinemas), among them worldly recognised Polish Radio National Symphonic Orchestra in Katowice directed by Alexander Liebreich. Cultural events on the national and international level attract thousands of people from Poland and Europe. Architectural design agencies recognized in Poland and in the world, including KWK Promes Robert Konieczny, Konior Studio and Meduza Group, have their business seats within the territory of the Silesia Metropolis.

Silesia is one of our economic engines. It cannot be overestimated. Silesia is the place where the heart of European industry beats.

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Potential 2

Choosing Zabrze 2.1 Climate for Investments 2.2 Place for business 2.3 Infrastructure for Investments and Business 2.4 Quality of life 2.5 Labour market – human capital 2.6

Introduction

Poland is one of the leaders of economic growth among OECD countries. Silesia and Zabrze significantly contribute to this position. Investment and social potential of Zabrze results from long- term cooperation between business, city self-government, business environmental institutions, non-governmental organisations and inhabitants. Numerous projects and undertakings successfully currently implemented and planned can be perceived as an effect of this cooperation.

Excellent location, access to road and rail infrastructure, close- ness of airports, cooperation between science and business, innovations and new technologies especially in medicine, industrial tourism, industry, mining and moreover accessibility of investment areas and human resources determine Zabrze attractiveness for investors. It is worth to invest in Zabrze! ‘‘ Sławomir Majman President of Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency

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Zabrze and Silesia in numbers

Zabrze is one of the most dynamically developing cities of the Silesia Province. In 2011 in total EUR 2,654.6 million were invested in the Silesia Province corresponding to 8.37% of the whole foreign capital invested in Poland during the analysed period.

Entities entered into the Entities newly entered into Natural persons running REGON Register per the REGON Register per business activity per 100 Entities of the national economy 10,000 population 10,000 population working age people registered in the REGON Register in 2011 2012 2012 2012

Business entities Business entities Business entities

Poland – preponderantly urban 1 458 125 15 sub-regions (PM) – OECD

Poland – preponderantly urban 1 315 115 14 sub-regions (PM) – Eurostat

Poland – intermediate sub-re- 1 070 98 12 gions (P) – Eurostat

Silesia Province 982 83 11

City of Zabrze 918 71 9

Budget of the City of Zabrze 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 in 1999-2013 (MPLN).

Incomes 323,5 356,3 401,1 426,1 385,9 438,8 493,8 480,6 549,8 609,3 820,7 786,3 634,1 769,5 917,8

Revenues 2,9 9,3 12,2 13,4 67,5 37,2 20,3 40,8 39,4 96,3 165,8 82,0 37,3 50,4 59,2

Capital expenses, 318,5 350,5 391,8 410,1 420,8 451,8 483,1 487,7 522,7 652,4 952,9 842,0 641,9 734,7 952,4 including:

– asset-related expenses 42,1 38,4 46,5 61,6 82,4 81,2 83,5 75,0 94,2 189,3 454,3 318,1 96,7 148,5 337,6

Disbursements 7,6 9,7 14,6 8,6 12,8 12,6 26,0 24,9 11,6 11,3 8,5 15,5 23,7 50,2 24,6

% share of asset-related expenses in total capital 13% 11% 12% 15% 20% 18% 17% 15% 18% 29% 48% 38% 15% 20% 35% expenses

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The City Hall in Zabrze

Investment expenses determine condition of Zabrze businesses. In 2011 Investment expenses investments amounted to EUR 122 million and the gross value of total

transport and services tangible assets in enterprises amounted to ca. EUR 2,103 million during 552 mln PLN urban economy the aforementioned period. Total investment expenses per capita in 133 mln EUR Zabrze amounted to ca. EUR 675 and the gross value of tangible fixed

185 mln PLN housing assets in enterprises per capita amounted to ca. EUR 11,662. This is the 44 mln EUR potential of businesses that have invested in Zabrze.

Investments are the key to development of Zabrze. In 2010-2012 the City of Zabrze spent about EUR 133 million on municipal management Investment – a key to development as well as on transport and services. During that period capital expens- of Zabrze es on housing sector amounted to over EUR 44 million. In 2008-2012 asset-related expenses from the city budget amounted to PLN 1,206.8 million.

Asset-related expenses from the city budget in 2008-2012

Motorways Flat areas (average cost (average cost of 2 2 39,36 mln PLN) 30,66 km 304 238 m 1km flat in Silesia Asset expenditures Province 3964 PLN) from the city budget in the years 2008-2012 would result in: 1,206.8 mln PLN

Fiber optic 24120 km 10 050 000 m15 Express trains network “Pendolino” (average cost – main network 50 thousand PLN)

6 030 000 m 2 1,5 m wide Bike roads pavement 603 km (average cost of (average cost 1 m 1m2 construction – 200 PLN) 60 120 PLN) 172285

City lamp (average cost Swimming pools – 7 thousand PLN) 1097 (average construction cost 20 mln PLN) Football pitch City roads (average cost (average cost of 1 1,1 mln PLN) km construction 2 mln PLN)

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 63 2.2 Climate for Investments

An investment based on partnership atmosphere can be perceived as unquestionable asset of managing business in Zabrze. The city self-government is totally aware that Zabrze, after the coal and steel époque in XIX and XX century, has to use the postindustrial asstes and heritage as a development factor and on the other hand to work on fulfilling this gap by new directions.

Zbigniew Barecki – Prezes Zarządu President of the Board, Mining Enterprise DEMEX LLC in Zabrze

Zabrze has developed a complex and professional support system for investors and entrepreneurs. Within this system services are provided by 5 entities: the Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre (CITT) at the Silesian University of Technology, the Guarantee Fund of the City of Zabrze, the Investment Implementation Agency LLC, the Zabrze Branch of the Regional Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Gliwice and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Zabrze.‘‘ This investor and business support system of Zabrze results also from the assistance package adopted by the city. Help can be given through Assistance Package the following forms of support: • property tax exemption in order to support new investment projects or develop new workplaces related with new projects in the area of Zabrze, • assistance in distribution of overdue rental accounts or remission thereof,

Panorama of the city of Zabrze

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• subsidies for conservation, restoration or construction works related with listed historic buildings not being the property of Zabrze, • additional grants for environmental heating solutions, • loan guarantees for micro, small and medium enterprises, • tax reliefs (tax and tax arrears deferments or instalments, partial or full remission of tax arrears, interest charges), • statutory exemptions concerning taxes, local charges, agricultural and forest taxes, stamp duties.

The City of Zabrze provides the investors and entrepreneurs with individual support and substantial assistance during the process of establishing business and investing in Zabrze.

The Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre at the Silesian University The Innovation and Technology of Technology supports cooperation between science, business and Transfer Centre at the Silesian Uni- self-government. Technology transfer is the main activity of the Centre. versity of Technology in Zabrze Moreover, this entity promotes technological and research offerings, supports academic entrepreneurship and contributes to establishment of innovative companies. The Centre provides advisory services concerning industrial property protection, patents and copyrights, innovations, cooperation network, know-how acquisition, intellectual copyrights and innovative projects co-financing.

Zabrze offers technological, HR and academic infrastructure providing possible investors with suitable infrastructural and technical potential to implement innovative projects. The relation between possible investment and HR costs and the “location” benefits should be an additional advantage for investors.

Adam Konka – Shareholder of Unikkon Integral LLC in Warsaw Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze 65 The main objective of the Guarantee Fund of the City of Zabrze is to facilitate the access to external financing, such as bank credits and The Guarantee Fund of the City of Zabrze business start-up loans for entrepreneurs and people starting their business activity. The Fund secures financial commitments of credi- tworthy entrepreneurs who lack collaterals required by financing institutions.

Investment Implementation Agency LLC in Zabrze (ZARI Sp. z o.o.) is a legal entity with a majority of shares hold by city self-govern- Investment Implementation Agency LLC in Zabrze ment. Supporting city economic development by active implementing local investment projects and supporting entrepreneurs in their activities is the main task of the Agency.

The Zabrze Branch of the Regional Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Gliwice represents economic interests of the associated entities. The The Zabrze Branch of the Regional Chamber of Industry and Commer- branch conducts training schemes. One of the objectives of the Branch ce in Gliwice is to integrate and promote its members as well as to shape and popula- rize the principles of business ethics. It also conducts training activity.

The Company that I have the honour of managing for more than ten years has conducted its business in Zabrze since the very establishment in 1949 following its founders’ decision. This is the evidence that one can run and develop a business here. I think that in the recent years local authorities have done much for business development in the city and the city itself has sufficient business-supporting infrastructure.

Jerzy Cieślar – President of “Postęp” Metal Plant JSC in Zabrze

On the initiative of Małgorzata Mańka-Szulik, the Mayor of Zabrze, on 01.01.2013 the Zabrze Entrepreneurship Development Centre (ZCRP) The Zabrze Entrepreneurship Deve- lopment Centre was established as the Department of the Municipal Office. The ZCRP among other things improves competitiveness of Zabrze economy by developing SME sector, supporting local business, promoting own businesses as well as by supporting innovative companies.‘‘ Entrepreneurs may also get free advice on EU funds, law and company organization and may attend special trainings. The Zabrze Entrepreneurship Development Centre operates as “one counter”, i.e. an entrepreneur may go through all formalities regarding business activity or start-up of a business at one customer service point. This initiative is implemented under cooperation with the District Labour Office, Revenue Office and the Social Insurance Institution.

Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Zabrze is located in the Main Adit

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The Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre (CITT) at the Silesian University of Technology

In Zabrze there are branches of domestic and European commer- Banking for Business cial banks. They offer a wide range of financial services, the so-called corporate banking, from investment loans to investment funds, as well as bank products related to financial liquidity management. Banks in Zabrze have the potential to finance the most important and the largest strategic ventures in the city.

The Zabrze Entrepreneurship Deve- lopment Centre implements “one window” policy

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 67 Zabrze is a perfect place to invest what is confirmed by enterprises running business in the city.

2.3 Place for business

Zabrze is a perfect place to run business. Significant advantages of this location include availability of educated employees, particularly technicians, developed infrastructure and good transport connections with the rest of the country. Its self-government has a lot of experience with investors and under- stands their needs. The cultural and educational offer of Zabrze is rich and its sports facilities are well developed. It is simply a pleasant place to live. All these aspects are important to investors. We took them into considerations when purchasing the Zabrze heat and power plant two years ago. These aspects also significantly support our new project, i.e. coal and biomass-fired heat and power plant that we intend to construct in Zabrze.

Piotr Górnik – Production&Distribution Manager, Fortum Power and Heat Polska LLC Wrocław

The largest employers in the city employing more than 1,000 people ‘‘The largest enterprises and institu- are: DB Schenker Rail Polska JSC, Coal Mining JSC Branch KWK „Sośnica tions in Zabrze – Makoszowy”, Mine Protection Consortium LLC and the Prof. Stanisław Szyszko Independent Public Clinical Hospital no. 1.

The group of entities with 250 to 999 of employees is also large and comprises: Bytom Mining Services LLC, Fortum Zabrze JSC, Diament Hotels JSC, Kaefer JSC, “Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC, Korea Fuel-Tech Poland LLC, Logstor Polska LLC, Municipal Family Support Centre, Mostostal Zabrze – Holding JSC, Mostostal Zabrze – Industrial Constructions JSC, PGNiG Technologies LLC GAZOBUDOWA Branch, “Rem-Bud” Manufacturing, Trade and Service LLC, “Rudzkie Mines” Manufacturing, Trade, Service and Transport LLC, Independent Public Healthcare Centre – Specialist Hospital in Zabrze, Non-Public Healthcare Centre – Municipal Hospital LLC in Zabrze, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases, “Społem” Zabrze LLC, Municipal Office in Zabrze, Revenue Office in Zabrze, Zabrze Housing Co-Operative, Zabrze Water Supply and Sewerage LLC, Zabrze Mechanical Plant JSC, ELZAB Computer Equipment JSC and Social Insurance Institution in Zabrze. Important role for the the economy play also: Avans South LLC, Project Bureau KOKSOPROJEKT LLC, ELPRO-7 LLC, Powen-Wafapomp JSC Group, Upper Silesia Gas Company LLC, KOPEX

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Machinery JSC, NMC LLC, Mining Enterprise DEMEX LLC, PROINSTAL LLC, SHADOK AV Piechuła, Sirocco Polska LLC, Silesian Analytical Laboratories LLC, VOIGT LLC, and “Postęp” Metal Plant JSC.

The potential of Zabrze is reflected in achievements of small and The Potential of Small and Medium medium enterprises cooperating with the research and development Enterprises centres during implementation of innovative projects. Among such projects there are: • “Company Development by way of ICT innovative technology of combined visualisation systems”, Dysten LLC in Zabrze, • “Development of an innovative robot workstation for welding scaffold platforms” Projektowanie i Optymalizacja Nowoczesnych Alternatywnych Rozwiązań Technicznych PIONART Sztobryn Grzegorz Zabrze (Designing and Optimisation of Modern Alternative Technical Solutions PIONART Sztobryn Grzegorz Zabrze), • “Commissioning and implementation of an advanced manufacturing technology for steel elements in Duotech LLC in Zabrze”, • “Implementation of an innovative service, improvement of products through investment in process line for wrapping various profiles, MDF, PVC, aluminium and steel profiles with PVC film”, IsoFas LLC in Zabrze, • “Implementation of the innovative process technology by Navotech Environment Engineering in the production of modern separators”, Navotech Environment Engineering Janusz Łysoń, • “Implementation of sonosurgery – innovative, minimally invasive surgical technology in the Non-Public Healthcare Centre Zaborze Hospital LLC in Zabrze”.

In order to develop Zabrze enterprises make use of IT technologies ICT and Business with numerous innovative projects being a perfect evidence of that. Examples of ICT projects implemented by small and medium enterprises in Zabrze are: • “Integration of an IT system of ERP class Partner XXI with the systems of cooperating partners from stationary sector”, PARTNER XXI LLC in Zabrze,

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 69 • “Development of an automatic e-service designed for natural persons and enterprise data archiving and restoring”, NET DATA Solutions LLC in Zabrze, • “Development of an automatic e-service for booking and associating of business tourism providers”, ALTOSOFT LLC in Zabrze, • “Strengthening market position of DEBACOM in the sector of independent IT service providers on the local market of Zabrze by the construction of a fibre-optic network”, • “Implementation of an engineering and service platform in Marania LLC in Zabrze – a way to win new customers, • “Implementation of an internet system of B2B class to integrate process management between cooperating enterprises, ARCHI- SCAN LLC in Zabrze, • “Use of IT technologies through internet applications in the form of an integrated management system of CRM class”, 4 People Leszczyński, Ostrowski, Perz, Polak General Partnership.

The Polish tax system is adapted to the European Union directives. Issuing of general and individual interpretations as well as tax laws Taxes and labour costs remain under competence of the Ministry of Finance. An application for an interpretation can be filed by anybody wishing to obtain information on present or future tax consequences of their activities, as well as by foreign investors or foreign entities planning to start business in Poland.

Authority Taxes Tax Authorities in Poland Excise tax, tax on civil law transactions, CIT, PIT, Government administration VAT

Local government units Property tax, vehicle tax

Polish is the official language of Poland. Any documents, applications, appeals and complaints written in a foreign language have to be translated into Polish so as to be submitted to revenue offices. Tax administration requires communication in writing.

Apart from numerous undeniable and countless advantages related to its inhabitants, location and tradition, Zabrze has an impressive development potential. That is the strongest asset of the city. We try to support this potential by improving professionalism of our activities, supporting legal business, performing duties without unnecessary nuisance to enterprises and avoiding excessive bureaucracy. I hope that our participation in joint enterprise supporting activities should contribute to development of positive environment for investors and should encourage them to locate business here in Zabrze.

Andrzej Konewka – Head of the Revenue Office in Zabrze

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The Revenue Office in Zabrze

If certain activity needs to be performed within a specified time limit, an official document has to be delivered in person, through a proxy or mailed at any Polish Post Office at the latest on the last day of the time limit.

Any correspondence mailed to a revenue office by a foreign post office or courier has to be received by before expiry of the time limit. Tax value results from a tax declaration prepared individually or based on a decision issued by revenue office. Tax payment deadlines result from legal regulations.

Tax declarations may be signed by taxpayers or by their representatives. A power of attorney has to be mailed to the Revenue Office. Every kind of tax return requires a separate power of attorney. On-line tax declarations may be submitted by every entrepreneur. On-line submission of tax declaration requires an electronic signature.

Tax authorities with jurisdiction over The First Silesian Revenue Office 41-219 Sosnowiec, 97 Braci Mieroszewskich Street the large taxpayers in the neighbourhood of Zabrze Telephone Exchange + 48 32 78 61 100

Telephone Exchange + 48 32 78 61 205

Registry + 48 32 78 61 100

E-mail [email protected]

Second Silesian Revenue Office 43-300 Bielsko-Biała, 45 Warszawska Street

Telephone Exchange + 48 33 49 98 400

Fax + 48 33 49 98 401

Registry + 48 33 49 98 402

E-mail [email protected]

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 71 Entities with annual revenue of minimum EUR 5 million in the last tax year. The entities classified as “large taxpayers”

Entities managed directly or indirectly by a non-resident (foreign entity) or a non-resident holding minimum 5% of voting shares at the Partners Meeting or at the General Assembly of Shareholders

Resident entities participating directly or indirectly in the management or control of enterprises located abroad or holding shares in their equity

Resident entities simultaneously participating directly or indirectly in the management of a domestic and foreign entity or in its control simultaneously holding shares in the equity of such entities

(Tax ) capital groups, banks, insurance companies

Branches or agencies of foreign enterprises

CIT (Corporate Income Tax) amounts to 19% and is the only tax on legal entities. In Poland total income of taxpayers with a registered seat or Corporate Income Tax (CIT) managed in the territory of Poland is subject to CIT; whereas taxpayers not having seats or not managed in the territory of Poland pay income tax only on income earned in Poland.

Limited liability companies, joint stock companies and other legal entities

Share-holding companies under organisation

Unincorporated companies with registered seat or management in

CIT Payers other country, if pursuant to such country’s tax regulations they are treated as legal entities and are taxable in such country regardless of where the income is earned

Tax capital groups

Income earned by partnerships is subject to CIT on the level of partners.

CIT rates Tax at source Branch 19% profit tax none Partnerships are not CIT payers. Income earned by partnerships is subject to CIT on the level of CIT rate Intangible partners. services

Dividends Licence charges 20% 19%

Interests

20% 20%

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The tax basis is the difference between revenue and tax deductible Loss for tax purposes expenses. If the difference is negative a taxpayer declares a loss for tax purposes.

Deducible within next five (5) tax years

Deduction cannot exceed 50% of such loss per year

Losses of enterprises being transformed, merged, taken over or divided are not considered – in case of transformation, merger or division of enterprises except for a corporation transformed into other corporation.

Dividends paid by corporations with a registered seat in Poland are subject to 19% tax at source collected by a dividend-paying company. Double taxation agreements provide for a lower rate of the tax at source on dividends (5%, 10%, and 15%) provided that certain conditions are met.

Income from sale of stock, shares and other securities is subject to 19% CIT tax based on applicable law. Sale of shares/securities is subject to 1% tax on civil law transactions, unless sold through a brokerage house or the sale is subject to VAT. Income from sale of real estate is subject to 19% CIT tax based on applicable law.

Polish taxpayers are obliged to document expenses incurred. Tax costs include also expenses on abandoned projects. Regulations list more than 60 items that cannot be regarded as tax cost, to mention just a few: charged but not paid interests, business entertainment, administrative penalties and interests on outstanding public and law liabilities as well as other selected costs.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 73 Companies belonging to the group have a registered seat in Poland Conditions on capital group establishment in Poland The average equity of each company belonging to the group amounts to PLN 1 million, ca. EUR 250 thousand

The minimum share in the equity of subsidiaries belonging to the parent company amounts to 95%

The companies belonging to the group do not exercise income tax exemptions on the grounds of others acts

The minimum share of profit-to-revenue ratio of the group is 3%

Detailed requirements regarding the form and wording of the agreement

Minimum 3-year period of agreement

The agreement cannot be extended onto other companies and other restrictions

Companies acting in Special Economic Zones may benefit from CIT exemption. The value of exemption may vary from 30% to 50% of: • investment expenses incurred during a project implementation within the territory of a Special Economic Zone, • total 2-year employment costs of newly developed workplaces.

CIT exemption is subject to fulfilment of the following conditions: • obtaining a permit for business activity in a Special Economic Zone, • incurring eligible costs after obtaining the permit, • incurring eligible costs for a new project, • not transferring the title to newly invested assets within 3 or 5 years after fixed assets and intangible assets were entered into the records, • pursuing a business activity for the period of minimum 3 or 5 years.

Service relationship and employment relationship, including cooperative Sources of incomes subject to PIT employment relationship, retirement pension or disability pension

Self-employment

Non-agricultural business activity

Special branches of agricultural production

Tenancy, subtenancy, lease, sublease and other similar agreements

Money capital and property rights

Disposal of immovable properties or their part and a share in the immovable property, chattels against payment

Other sources

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A company running a business activity in a Special Economic Zone may also benefit from real estate tax exemption.

Natural persons residing in Poland are obliged to pay PIT on total income regardless of where the source of income is located. Natural person not residing in Poland is obliged to pay taxes only on incomes earned in Poland. Natural persons running businesses are taxable according to tax rates. Upon taxpayer’s request a flat tax of 19% can be applied. Natural person not residing in Poland is obliged to pay taxes only on incomes earned in Poland (limited tax obligation). The deadline for annual tax filing in Poland is April 30 of the following year.

Tax rates – particular categories of Private tenancy (upon a taxpayer’s request) - 8.5% lump sum tax on recor- revenues ded revenues

Dividends - 19% lump sum tax

Interests on savings - 19% lump sum tax

Profits on sale of securities - 19% income tax

Sale of private property - 19% income tax

Membership in management board or supervisory board - 20% lump sum tax

Civil contracts - 20% lump sum tax

Entertainment or sports activity - 20% lump sum tax

Accounting services - 20% lump sum tax

Legal and advisory services - 20% lump sum tax

Advertising services - 20% lump sum tax Limited tax obligation

Royalties, know-how, copyrights - 20% lump sum tax

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 75 The social insurance system applicable in Poland includes: • pension insurance, • accident insurance, • sickness insurance, • health insurance.

In Poland insurances are compulsory for employees, people running business activity, contractors. Social insurance premiums should be paid by 15th of each month. An employer and the Social Insurance Institution are obliged to pay statutory sickness pay. Natural persons that pay taxes for themselves are obliged to pay social insurance by 10th of each month.

Statutory sickness pay commitments Paid by the Social Disability period Paid by an employer Insurance Institution

From 1 to 14 days of sickness for an 80% of average employee over 50 remuneration* years old

From 1 to 33 days 80% of average of sickness for other remuneration* employees

From 14 days or 33 80% of average days of sickness remuneration*

* average remuneration from the last 12 months

THE VAT OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES ACT of 11 March 2004 is adapted to the European Union law related to the common system of value added tax.

VAT rate Main VAT rates applicable in Poland

Basic VAT rate 23%

Reduced VAT rate – applicable to deliveries of selected food products, medical products, catering and accommodation 8% services and social purpose construction

Super reduced VAT rate – applicable to deliveries of some food products (e.g. bread and rolls, dairy products, meat) 5% and selected sorts of books

Taxpayers who sell their goods to customers in the European Union may use the 0% VAT rate for intracommunity deliveries of goods. The 0% VAT rate is applicable in case of goods exported from Poland outside the territory of the European Union. A taxpayer may apply the 0% VAT rate subject to customs documents confirming export of goods outside the territory of the European Union.

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The Social Insurance Board in Zabrze

VAT-exempted activities Financial services (granting loans, managing bank accounts, currency exchange), exclusive of leasing, factoring or advisory services

Insurance and reinsurance services

Specified medical services

Some educational services

Social welfare services

Social insurance services

Some services within the scope of culture or sports

The City of Zabrze provides the entrepreneurs and investors with a package of assistance solutions including inter alia property tax exemption.

All-Poland trends regarding labour cost attractiveness are also reflected in Zabrze. According to EUROSTAT data in 2012 the cost of working hour in Poland amounted to EUR 7.4. In 2008-2012 labour costs in Poland increased by 2.6%. Non-wage labour costs amounted to 16.7% of total remuneration.

In 2011 the average gross monthly remuneration in Zabrze amounted to PLN 3,572.02 (about EUR 890) constituting 98.5% of the average gross monthly remuneration in Poland during the analysed period. The average gross monthly remuneration in the Silesia Province corresponded to 104.7% of the average gross monthly remuneration in Poland.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 77 2.4 Infrastructure for Investments and Business

The City of Zabrze is the owner of 3,295 ha of land, i.e. about 2/5 of the total area of the city. Investment areas in Zabrze amount to 770 ha. The area of 260 ha is reserved for production, industry, storehouses, warehouses, logistics, of which 97 ha are located in Zabrze part of the Katowice Special Economic Zone. About 50 ha of investment area in the city is zoned as a commercial area and about 460 ha of investment area is dedicated to single and multi housing development.

Investment areas of Zabrze which belong to the Katowice Special Zabrze areas of the Katowice Spe- Economic Zone are conveniently located in the vicinity of the A1 / A4 cial Economic Zone Motorway crossing and close to the Central Expressway.

So far the following entities have invested within the territories of the Katowice Special Economic Zone: • Best Poland LLC (electric appliances), • KOPEX Machinery JSC (excavation industry, mining), • Logstor Polska LLC (heat distribution networks), • NMC Polska LLC (insulation solutions - systems).

Zabrze is located in the industrial heart of Poland. Silesia is an example of the greatest success in development of Polish Economic Zones; it is the place with the highest number of business attracted from the world, it is the place with the highest number of newly created workplaces. Poland has been the leader in developing new workplaces since the beginning of the global crisis. Every second workplace in Europe has been developed in one country, in Poland. In order to attract investors several pairs of hands need to “play the concert together”. The State and government departments are not enough without a very active engagement of the self-government that will decide about the environment domestic and foreign investors will act in

Sławomir Majman – President of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency

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DB Schenker Rail Polska JSC

Investment Area - HANDLOWA The investment area consists of 12 plots making up a Area structure complex with the total area of around 12 ha. The area is located in Grzybowice district near National Road No. 94 and 78 Technical infrastruc- Water line, storm water drainage system, sewage system and the exit from A1 Motorway ture within the boundaries of the plot. (Zabrze North). It is neighbouring Gliwice in the northern side, Mikulczyce District in the south The area is accessible from Handlowa Street and Witosa and the investment areas of the Street. There is a railway siding in the plot boundary. Katowice Special Economic Distances from national roads and motorways: Zone in the eastern part. It is Distance to transport – A4 Motorway – 9.5 km, perfect for industry and produc- junctions – A1 Motorway Zabrze West – 2.5 km, tion activities. – National Road No. 78 – 0,0 km, exit from the A1 Mo- torway Zabrze North Function in the Local Land Development Plan: industry, production, storehouses, warehouses, small-scale produc- Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km tion. and a railway siding A railway siding in the close vicinity.

Investment Area – LOMPY Area structure The area comprises a plot with the area of 9.46 ha. The area is located in the eastern part of the city in Zaborze District to the south from Technical infrastruc- Electricity, water, gas lines in the public road adjacent to the Central Expressway. The ture the real property at Lompy Street area is bordering the Central Expressway in the north, whereas, in the south the land is limited The area has access to the public road (Lompy Street) by the Czarniawka stream which Distance to national roads and motorways: at the same time is the border – A4 Motorway – 4.6 km, with the city of Ruda Śląska. In Distance to transport – A1 Motorway – 10.0 km, the past this area belonged to a junctions – Central Expressway – 0.5 km, mining plant. – National Road No. 88 – 5.0 km. Function in the Local Land Development Plan: service, production and commercial areas. Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km and the railway siding Distance to the railway siding: 1.3 km

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 79 Investment Area – located at Area structure Plots with total area of 26 ha the Central Expressway

Technical infrastruc- The investment area with Water, sewer system, heating system within the plot total area of 26 ha located ture in the Zaborze District next to the Central Expressway. In the south the area is limited Distance to transport Access to the Central Expressway by Czerniawka stream which junctions constitutes a border with the city of Ruda Śląska.

Function in the Local Land Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km Development Plan: area and the railway siding designated to large commercial facilities.

Investment Area – located at Area structure The area consists of 2 plots with total area of 4.6 ha National Road No. 88

Technical infrastruc- The investment area with the No infrastructure total area of 4.6 ha, adjacent ture to National Road No. 88 in the north, restricted with a railway line in the south. The area is flat, Distance to transport levelled to the national road The area has access to National Road No. 88 junctions with an exit enabling perfect transport connection in different directions. The area is located near the “Plejada” Shopping Centre. Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km Function in Local Land In the vicinity of the plot there is a railway siding. and the railway siding Development Plan: other green areas.

Investment Area – the Katowice Area structure The area consists of 44 plots with the total area of 139 ha Special Economic Zone

Brief description of the area – Technical and road infrastructure under construction. location, space Technical infrastruc- The following utilities are available to the plots located directly at Ofiar Katynia Street: water, sewage system, The investment area of 139 ha ture electricity, gas within the territory of a plot within its located in the northern part boundaries of the city at the border of the following districts: Mikulczyce, Rokitnica and Biskupice. The area has access to public roads: from Ofiar Katynia Street, from Ziemska Street and from Goduli Street. The Function in the Local Land area has access to the public roads: Ofiar Katynia Street, Development Plan: industry, Goduli Street. production, storehouses, warehouses, small-scale produc- Distance to transport Distance to national roads and motorways: – A4 Motorway, Wspólna nod – 13.0 km, tion. junctions – A1 Motorway, Zabrze North nod – 5.0 km, – A1 motorway, Zabrze West nod – 8.0 km, – Central Expressway – 8.9 km, – National Road No. 88 – 3.0 km, – National Road 94 – 2.7 km.

Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km and the railway siding Distance to the railway siding: 1 km

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Investment areas scheme – Katowice Special Economic Zone

Investment Area – located near the border with Bytom Area structure The area consists of 4 plots with the total area of 41.9 ha

Investment area located at the Technical infrastruc- border with Bytom has total Utility lines under construction ture area of 41.9 ha. In the north the area is restricted by the Gliwice-Bytom railway line. The land varies much in shape due Distance to transport Access for Bytomska Street and Szyb Franciszek Street to height differences. At present, junctions the area is partly used for agricultural purposes; however, with most of part being a waste- land. The area is adjacent to a logistics base. Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km Function in the Land Local and the railway siding Development Plan: industrial and service activity.

Investment Area - Passenger Plots within the investment area are the property of the Transfer Centre Area structure Zabrze Municipality (1.5 ha) and Polish State Railways JSC (1 ha).

Investment area intended Technical infrastruc- Investment area with utility lines. Investment area with for the construction of the ture utility lines. Passenger Transfer Centre with the total area of 2.5 ha located in the very centre of Zabrze. The area located in the very centre of the city, where Function in the Local Land Distance to transport bus, tram and railway transportation routes meet. Distan- Development Plan: composition ces from national roads and motorways: and functional integration with junctions – Central Expressway – 3 km, transfer interchange solutions, – A4 Motorway – 5 km with the character and scale of the existing neighbourhood preserved; possibility of recon- structing the station and road arrangement in the city centre. Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km and the railway siding

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 81 Investment Area – Ziemska Area structure The area consists of 7 plots with the total area of 7.92 ha. Street

The investment area of 7.92 ha Technical infrastruc- Electricity and water in the plot boundary or within the located in the northern part of ture territory of the plot. Zabrze, near the Young Miner Housing Development, next to the border with Bytom. In the The area has access to a public road: Ziemska Street. north there is the National Road Distance to national roads and motorways: No. 88. In the west the area is – A4 Motorway, Wspólna nod – 13.0 km, bordering investment areas of Distance to transport – A1 Motorway, Zabrze North nod – 5.8 km Katowice Special Economic junctions – A1 Motorway, Zabrze West nod – 10.0 km, Zone. – Central Expressway – 6.8 km, – National Road 88 – 1.4 km, Function in the Local Land – National Road 94 – 1.7 km. Development Plan: industry, production, storehouses, warehouses, small-scale produc- Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km tion. and the railway siding Distance to the railway siding: 600 m

Area structure The area comprises a plot with the area of 5.0278 ha Investment Area – in the south direction from Gliwice-Katowi- ce railway Technical infrastruc- No infrastructure The area of 5.03 ha is located in ture the south direction from Gliwice- Katowice railway. Distance to transport A1 Motorway – 3.6 km Function in the Local Land junctions Development Plan: industry and service areas, storehouses, warehouses. Distance to the airport Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport distance: 30 km and the railway siding Distance to the railway siding: 50 m

Investment areas near the Investment area (Plot 3840/82): Ernest Pohl Stadium in Zabrze

– area – 37,813 m², Location of plots: Investment – owner – Stadium in Zabrze LLC, plots are located in the city – area without legal defects, centre of Zabrze at Franklin Roosevelt Street. The total area – development to be decided by an investor, of the offered land amounts to – adjacent areas fully developed, 73,719 m². – utilities within plot boundaries.

The investment area adjoins: – tennis courts in the west, – residential development in the north, at Chłopska Street, – residential development in the east, at ks. Konstantego Damrota Street, – the Ernest Pohl Stadium in the south.

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Central Expressway

Investment area (Plots 4419/77 and 4420/77):

– area 35 906 m², – owner – Stadium in Zabrze LLC, – area without legal defects, – development to be decided by an investor, – adjacent areas fully developed, – utilities within plot boundaries.

The investment area adjoins: – Municipal Botanical Garden in the west, at Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego Street, – tennis courts in the in the north, – the Ernest Pohl Stadium in Zabrze in the east, – a parking lot in the south, at Franklin Roosevelt Street.

Data on the investment areas offered in Zabrze is available at www. dlainwestora.um.zabrze.pl and www.inwestujwzabrzu.pl (Investment areas near the Ernest Pohl Stadium).

Perfectly connected investment areas

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 83 According the “Quality of life 2010” ranking the quality of life of inhabitants and visitors in Zabrze is determined by nine factors. The final score of Poland is 71 points according to the report. Costs of life were assessed on the level of 51 points, leisure and culture were given 74 points, economy – 52 points, environment – 71 points, freedom index – 100 points, health – 80 points, infrastructure – 64 points, risk and safety – 86 points, climate – 76 points. As far as the quality of life presented in the report Poland came 35th in the world outrivaling such countries as Brazil, Ireland, Japan and South Korea.

2.5 Quality of life

Zabrze is a City for any weather and people who live here are proverbi- ally and literally “game for anything”, smiling and hard-working, friendly and reliable. For many years Zabrze has been close to my heart not only because of Górnik Zabrze or frequent visits to the Guido Mine. I have always felt at home here. Openness, cordiality and attitude towards others have always enchanted me – here a meeting starts with a warm “Hello” and ends with stories told behind a table with delicious Silesian cuisine.

Tomasz Zubilewicz – Weather presenter, TVN Weather

In 2010 the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in the Silesia Province amounted to PLN 39,677 (EUR 9,919.25) which corresponded GDP per capita and global produc- to 107% of the index in Poland. The global production of the Province tion amounted to PLN 390,910 million (EUR 97,727.5 million) in 2010. The gross income of the statistical Zabrze inhabitant in 2010 amounted to PLN 26,219 (EUR 6,554.75) which corresponded to 113.1 % of the index in Poland. In 2010 total gross income of the Silesia‘‘ Province inhabitants amounted to PLN 121,618 million (EUR 30,404.5 million).

Medicine is one of the key domains of Zabrze economy. It ensures high quality of life in the city. In Zabrze basic and specialist healthcare is Health provided by outpatient clinics and units as well as by private practices. In the area of the city there are 100 outpatient centres, including two public healthcare centres. There are 51 public pharmacies in the city i.e. one public pharmacy per 3,536 inhabitants. There are 71 dental practices and the city provides 1,288 hospital beds in 4 hospitals. Zabrze public healthcare comprises health centres with domestic and international recognition.

The Municipal Hospital in Zabrze has 9 modern facilities providing full scope of medical services. Within the structures of the Specialist Hospital in Zabrze there are 4 Clinical Centres: General Surgery, Bariatrics and Emergency, Laryngology, Cardiology, Clinical Centre of Internal Diseases, Dermatology and Allergology.

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The Prof. Stanisław Szyszko Independent Public Clinical Hospital no. 1 in Zabrze is the facility of the Medical University of Silesia. Medical services provided by this facility are based on the team of physicians being at the same time academic teachers as well as on numerous diagnostic laboratories used for both treatment and scientific research.

Medical rescue is provided by the Province Emergency Service in Political stability and safety Katowice – Emergency Service branch in Zabrze. Every year the Mayor of the City, through the Healthcare and Social Policy Department, supports implementation of healthcare programmes designed for Zabrze inhabitants. Preventive actions are consulted with the Silesian Health Employers’ Association.

In accordance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Yearbook 2011, Poland indicates one of the best macroeconomic situations among OECD states in the era of the financial crisis. Significant internal demand, weakening of Polish zloty as well as stable financial sector and EU funds have contributed to this result. Poland is perceived as the country with stable political and economic situation. Zabrze is a perfect reflection of this report. The self-government policy of Zabrze is implemented in compliance with the principles of sustainable development and in line with strategic documents and long-term plans developed by community engagement method.

Construction permit procedures and geodetic works are performed Construction permits and geodetic within 65 days. The city has a geographic information system and applications geodetic works may be reported to the Municipal Office via internet. It is worth emphasizing that in 2012 80% of all geodetic applications were submitted electronically.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 85 In accordance with the population projection the number of Zabrze inhabitants will be maintained on the level exceeding 150 thousand Community life by 2025. Values of family life are reflected in the Metropolitan Family Holiday organized for 6 years now. The primary objective of this Holiday is to promote family and family values such as materni- ty, paternity, upbringing of young generations, passing of tradition and beliefs as well as developing durable social relationships.

There are 19 Roman Catholic parishes in Zabrze. There are also 3 prote- stant churches: the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession, the Baptist Church, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In Zabrze- Helenka there is also the Christian Pentecostal Church.

Integration of Zabrze inhabitants is supported by the activity of a non-profit sector. As many as 203 associations, 17 foundations The non-governmental organisations as well as 67 clubs and sports unions are registered in the city. The Non-Governmental Organisation Centre in Zabrze supports the non-profit sector in Zabrze. The Centre provides the non-governmental sector with advisory services and training, and supervises implementation of cooperation programmes between the City and NGOs providing for financial support to projects.

Zabrze has an attractive education offering for children, adolescents as well as for adults. Zabrze vocational schools provide two and three Educational offering -year educational cycles. Basic Vocational Schools in Zabrze educate in the following professions: bricklayer – plasterer, industrial insulation fitter, sanitary system(s) and equipment fitter (plumber), underground miner, toolmaker (welder), and finisher.

Zabrze secondary technical schools provide a 4-year education and offer the following professional specialisations: electronic technician, IT technician, car mechanic, landscape architectural technician, ICT technician, electrician – specialisation in mining, underground mining technician, electrician – specialisation in power engineering, economist, trader, logistics technician, hairdressing technician, forwarding agent, food technology technician, waiter, nutrition and catering

Educational institutions in Zabrze

Number of primary schools 34 Number of junior high-schools 26

Public secondary schools 14

Non-public secondary schools 1

Secondary schools for adults 2

Centre for Practical Lifelong Training 1

Post-secondary public schools 4

Basic vocational schools 8

Secondary technical schools 10

Higher education institutions 5

College of Foreign Languages 1

Research&Development Centres 5

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Computerisation of primary and junior high schools

Computers 1 327

Access to Internet 95,4%

Access to broadband Internet 84,6%

technician, construction technician, geodetic technician, mechanical engineer, digital graphic processes technician, advertising technician, mining machines and equipment technician, accommodation technician, port and terminal service technician, touristic service technician, agricultural tourism technician, visual art technician – decorator, graphical techniques, photography.

The city sports and recreational infrastructure includes 40 facilities, of Sports and recreational infrastructure which there are 4 stadiums, 5 football pitches, Municipal Botanical Garden, 8 parks, 2 big and 3 smaller sports arenas, 5 tennis courts, 2 bathing sites, 2 indoor swimming sites, 1 horse riding centre and 12 public sports fields. The infrastructure is completed by a 60 km Cycle Route.

The Municipal Indoor Bathing Site in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 87 Zabrze is located in the area of the Silesian Upland and the Raciborz Basin. The northern part of the city is located in the area of the Bytom Plateau Geography and climate constituting a western part of the Silesian Upland; whereas, the southern part is located in the area of Gliwice Mountain Range being a primary part of the Raciborz Basin. Zabrze includes areas deeply transformed by industrial activity. Its central part is a basin hollow – “the Upper Silesian Subsidence” created by Palaeozoic rocks the so-called “productive carbon” layers with hard coal deposits. Centuries long excavation of coal left its trace on the landscape of Zabrze. Characteristic features of the landscape include elevations – pit heaps and subsidences resulting from rock bursts. The highest elevations in Zabrze are 30 m above sea level. Kłodawa and Bytomka Rivers run through the city.

In Zabrze there are 8 walking and recreational parks with the total area of 41.8 ha. There are also 182 green squares with total area of 76.4 ha. Green areas in Zabrze Street greenery in Zabrze amounts to 105.4 ha while residential greenery occupies 146.9 ha. The area of parks, green squares and residential greenery takes up in total 265.1 ha. The area of municipal forests is 181.5 ha.

Thanks to the European Funds Zabrze has been implementing the project entitled „Improvement of the water supply and sewage Water supply and sewage mana- management within the Municipality of Zabrze”. Nearly EUR 200 million gement designated to water and sewage management will help to increase the percentage of connected households to 99,9%, decrease pollution of surface water, and fulfil requirements specified in the Urban Wastewater Directive no. 91/271/EEC. Pursuant to the European Union directives after completion of Phase II of water&sewage management reorganisation, 100% of wastewater generated by the Zabrze agglomeration should be collected by the wastewater treatment plant. In Zabrze there are two mechanical and biological wastewater treatment plants with total capacity of 38,400 m3/d. In Zabrze there is one landfill with the area of 2.3 ha where total of 49,946.30 tons of municipal waste is being collected annually, of which 36,959.42 tons constitute household waste. In Zabrze 7,453 residential buildings participate in the process of household waste collection. The annual waste production is 204.4 kg per inhabitant. There are 16 entities collecting municipal waste in Zabrze.

In recent years atmospheric air in Zabrze has been improved significantly. Such condition of air has been achieved thanks to environmental Significant improvement of atmos- projects implemented by heavy industrial plants as well as successive pheric air reduction of low emission from households pursuant to the provisions of the Low Emission Reduction Program.

The Municipal Botanical Garden Cycle routes in Zabrze

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According to “Randstad Award 2013” survey the most attractive sectors Employment stability in terms of stable employment are power industry, heating industry, automotive industry and electro-technical industry. In Zabrze there are enterprises acting in the above mentioned sectors. According to the report the most important aspects evaluated by employees are: stable financial situation of an enterprise as the first, then employment stability, friendly atmosphere at work, interesting work and the high salary only as the fifth one.

The legal, political and economic situation in Poland is stable. The Political freedom and equal oppor- Pentor report on “Investment Climate in Poland 2011” indicates that tunities the investment climate in Poland is ranked as the highest within the last 5 years. 61% of survey participants have assessed it as good and very good. Political freedom directly influences the economic freedom. According to the “Index of Economic Freedom” report published by “The Wall Street Journal” and “Heritage Foundation” Poland, out of 1,771 countries surveyed, has been classified as 57th with high level of economic freedom. The European Union recommendations concerning equal opportunities are being implemented in Poland.

Modernized the Municipal Wastes Landfills in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 89 2.6 Labour market – human capital

In 2012 the total population of Zabrze was 179,452 of which 92,716 were women. The pre-working age population was 23,561 people (16%), of Zabrze inhabitants and population density which 11,334 were women. The working-age population (15-59-year-old females, 15-64-year-old males) was in total 122,209 people (65.2%), of which 58,996 were women. The post-working population was 33.682 (18.8%), of which 22,386 were women. The population density in Zabrze is 2.232 people per 1 km2. There are 107 females per every 100 males in Zabrze.

In 2012 the highest demand for workers in Zabrze related to construction workers with nearly 4% of all job offers dedicated to them in the referen- Ranking of professions ce period. In 2012 among the most needed jobs in Zabrze were: maintenance worker, senior care assistant and underground miner. In 2012 the highest supply in Zabrze related to the following professions: mail dispatcher, tailor, fast food cook, economist, mould maker, IT technician, sales assistant, confectioner, passenger car driver and chemical lab assistant.

Located in the heart of Silesia Zabrze provides an access to highly qualified human resources. In 2011 more than 170 thousand students received Students and graduates education in the Silesia Province (i.e. 9.83% of all Polish students). The same year more than 50 thousand students graduated from Silesian schools and institutions of higher education (10.61% of all higher education graduates in Poland).

We try to support all kinds of initiatives and solutions that may result in new workplaces. When performing such tasks we cooperate closely with the city self-government. Our cooperation is based on mutual exchange of information concerning planned courses of actions and joint efforts to harmonize them. We make use of financial support offered by the Labour Fund and the European Social Fund. More enterprises stand for new workplaces, more competitive market, tax revenues and a wider range of products and services.

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In 2011 the number of higher education graduates per 10 thousand Zabrze inhabitants was 139 people (125.22% of the index for the Silesia Province and 108.59% of the index for Poland). The number evidenced availability of highly qualified human resources for the needs of enterprises. The highest number of graduates represented higher schools of engineering and technology. There were 42 graduates from this type of schools per 10 thousand Zabrze inhabitants and that was six times more than in case of the Silesia Province and Poland where this index amounted to 7 graduates per 10 thousand inhabitants.

The specialist training system of Zabrze responds to the needs and expectations of entrepreneurs operating in the city. Cooperation between business, science and educational system is being implemented on all levels of education.

In 2011 there were 401 job offers in Zabrze amounting to 8.45% of all Labour market and buying power job offers in the Silesia Province, of which 35 were dedicated to the disabled. In 2012 the number of job offers in Zabrze exceeded the total number of all job offers available e.g. in the Podlasie Province or Świętokrzyskie Province.

In 2011 the total number of working inhabitants was 41,077 people which constituted 3.19% of all people working in the Silesia Province. Zabrze inhabitants were most frequently employed in industry and construction sector (15,939 people) as well as in other services (14,546 people).

The potential of Zabrze human capital is also reflected in the buying power of the city inhabitants. According to the indices calculated for the Silesia Province the gross income per person amounted to PLN 26,219 (ca. EUR 6,500) in 2010 and was higher than the average for Poland amounting to PLN 23,180 (ca. EUR 5,795).

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Perspectives 3

The New Vision of Zabrze 3.1 Growth sectors 3.2 Strategic undertakings 3.3

Introduction

The perspective of ongoing dynamic social and economic growth remains to be one of the investment assets of Zabrze. Strate- gic management and potential to implement investments within next dozen years prove far-reaching and precise development vision.

Investment and scientific projects, especially innovations make Zabrze to be recognized in Europe as a business, research and development centre. Zabrze is a modern city of the future with an entrepreneurship and investment friendly atmosphere. This is a place that encourages to invest as well as to visit and live. Za- brze successfully and uniquely connects people of different opi- nions and options in order to achieve one common goal which is a sustainable city development.

Zabrze is a “city in a city” location that distinguishes itself on the map of Silesia Metropolis. It also contributes‘ very much‘ in the area of entrepreneurship and other spheres of life. A good place for business.

Andrzej Arendarski PhD President of Polish Chamber of Commerce

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 93 "Zabrze will be the city developing on the balance between history and modernity, Silesian identity and metropolitan context as well as residential and investment attractiveness.”

Development Strategy for the City of Zabrze for the years 2008-2020

3.1 The New Vision of Zabrze

The vision of Zabrze is the one of a city focusing on human beings – inhabitants, tourists, visitors, and investors. That will make Zabrze the city of the open-minded and cooperative people proud of belonging to Zabrze community. The future of the City is shaped by Zabrze citizens, those by birth and by choice, who contribute to positive atmosphere by putting their dreams and passions into practice.

The vision of Zabrze’s future is the one of the city nice to live in and worth investing in. It is the vision of the city attracting new inhabitants and The inhabitants constitute the power keeping aboriginal people thanks to high quality of living. It is the vision of the city of the city where investors are attracted not only by hot locations and infrastructure but also by the hospitability and cordiality of its inhabitants and clerks, as well as by multiple leisure opportunities.

It is also the vision of the city attracting investors thanks to appropriate investment climate determining convenience of functioning, effectiveness of the entire investment process as well as possible repeated investments based on the know-how and experience. Zabrze will attract investors not only for single projects, but will also keep them and encourage to implement new projects.

In the investors’ eyes Poland is an important place on the map of global economy undergoing a deep crisis. Zabrze being in the heart of Silesia is seen as a big city – an agglomeration with an internal market of 6 million customers of services and products, perfect domestic and international transport infrastructure, outstanding undertakings in the field of medicine and biotechnology. Zabrze is extraordinarily friendly city with smiling people, courteousness, great investment climate, effective self-government and perfect investor service The development potential of the city is huge.

Jolanta Tourel – President of the World Trade Center Warsaw

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The biggest cubic investment in Zabrze - The Ernest Pohl Stadium

The vision of Zabrze is the one of a city contributing to sustainable development in the economic, social, environmental and spatial context; the sustainable development is commonly understood as the synonym of environmental actions, whereas business environments identify it with success and innovativeness. City is also oriented towards complex cooperation among various environments: self-governmental, scientific, business and non-governmental ones.

The three-pillar structure of development will result in the high quality of Zabrze – innovative city of the future life and economic competiveness of Zabrze taking part in the civiliza- tional development of Europe and the world, being spatially functio-

Economical nal with a well grounded position both in the Silesian Metropolis and context Poland. Zabrze will maintain and reinforce its position of a strong municipal locality thanks to the development of modern society responding

Social context to global challenges of the 21st century by development of innovations and unique solutions, and good practices in social and economic development. Environmental and spatial context Zabrze entrepreneurship will be based on new advantages, knowledge, intellectual capital and innovation as well as on the results of impetus for digital services. Economic innovations in Zabrze will be supported by business entities ensuring interrelations between research and industry. The level of innovation in various sectors and fields (medicine, industry and mining, higher education, creative industries, culture, e-services) will contribute to increased demand for scientific analyses and commercialisation processes, R&D human resources as well as inventions and new patents developed in Zabrze.

Zabrze is the city using digital technologies, promoting access to wideband internet, providing e-services of appropriate quality and content to inhabitants, business and tourists. Zabrze is the city of high quality human capital – creative and innovative community actively participating in the process of social and economic development of the city. Zabrze community benefits from hitherto prevailing economic, scientific, and social achievements as well as from creative industries.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 95 Economic context Matrix of sustainable economic social and environmental develop- Large attractive investment areas ment of Zabrze

Strong institutions of business environment

Model cooperation among enterprises, including enterprises from medical sector

Developed entrepreneurship and innovativeness among city inhabitants

Professional investor service institutions

Existing investment incentives

Competitive Zabrze enterprises

Business support system including promotion of innovation, modern technologies, medicine and local specialisation

Social context

High level of safety in the city

High quality of education compatible with the labour market

Professional and highly qualified human resources on the labour market

Modern society deeply rooted in tradition and values

Varied cultural offer and perfect conditions for cultural activity development

Attractive and useful sports and recreational facilities

Modernized and well-managed municipal housing resources

Model activities implemented in order to counteract social exclusion

Wide access to Internet and ICT

Developed tourism, including industrial tourism, owing to innovative and commercialised tourism products

Dynamically developing professional and amateur sports

Environmental and spatial context

Developed municipal infrastructure of the city

Modernized transport infrastructure, high internal and external accessibility of the city

Developed housing industry

Developed recreational areas, attractive public areas

Revitalized natural and cultural environment

Environmentally-friendly solutions

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Development Strategy for the City of Zabrze for the years 2008-2020 – Horizontal Objectives

Effective city promotion

City revitalisation

City aesthetics improvement

Environment improvement

Multilateral cooperation

Key factors of Zabrze development Zabrze – key development factors

Environmental, ecological Good transport connections with the system of transport corridors. and IT investment Large potential of the population, including working age people. Availability of investment areas. Huge human potential Investments in the sector of environment protection, ecology and ICT sector. Presence of scientific research centres, schools and institutions of higher education in Zabrze. Internationally recognized brand of the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases. Industrial heritage tourism offer.

Good Membership in the Silesian Metropolis. transportation Increasing level of education of Zabrze inhabitants. Advanced technologies applied by Zabrze enterprises. International bran d of Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 97 Zabrze is a dynamically developing economic and social organism. This is a city with vision and courage to implement changes and creating a new reality that results in new possibilities of enterprise development. Zabrze is a perfect place for investing.

3.2 Growth sectors

Medicine and technology

“The one and only, first, and crucial” – are the words most frequently describing Zabrze as the medical, scientific and academic centre. The Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases is the most modern cardiac and cardiac surgical hospital in Poland. It was in the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases (SCCS) in Zabrze where the breakthrough surgical procedures were performed, i.e. the first successful heart transplantation in Poland, the first successful heart transplantation in the youngest child suffering from mucoviscidosis, the first successful lungs transplantation in a child.

The Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery jointly constructed an innovative medical robot called Robin European Religa Heart Brand Heart, comparable with the American medical robot da Vinci, and Successes in combining medicine developed a globally unique technology for prosthetic heart produc- and technology, long-term tradition tion. The Religa Heart brand stands also for innovative undertakings as well as globally innovative implementations predispose Zabrze within the framework of medical robotics and tissue engineering. The to the role of a European centre for Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac medical technology development. Surgery combines practical needs of physicians with innovative technologies. Robots and surgical tools developed in the Biocybernetics Laboratory, stem cells and autological valve developed in the Medical Bioengineering Lab are only few examples of the projects combining science with implementations. Successes in combining medicine and technology, long-term tradition as well as globally innovative implementations predispose Zabrze to the role of a European centre for medical technology development.

The Framework Programme for scientific research and innovation that will amount to EUR 80 billion should be an opportunity for Silesia in the new planning period 2014-2020. The programme will be based on three pillars: scientific excellence, leading position in industry, and social challenges. Such requirements can undoubtedly be fulfilled by the medical environment and the Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery, which benefits from the funds of the National Research and Development Centre as well as from the Framework Programme 7 and successfully combines scientific projects with research commercialization, e.g. Religa Heart artificial heart chamber.

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Industry and mining

A friendly attitude of the municipal authorities encouraging investments in Zabrze and possibility to implement the owner-investor’s plans based on human resources is available in Zabrze. Investment areas and possibility to transport goods that are produced here, i.e. connection to motorways, airports – are the main advantages of Zabrze.

Andrzej Durlik – President of the Management Board of Mostostal Zabrze – Holding JSC

The output of dozen years of experience in industry and mining has Advanced technologies in the enabled implementation of modern solutions, products and services in industry the industry, mining, processing and construction sectors. Thanks to experience arising from a long-term cooperation between Zabrze mines, mining industry Demand for particular mineral raw materials, apart from coal, both on and the scientific research sector global markets and the domestic market is increasing and provides solutions designed for mining great development opportunities for companies‘ of the mining‘ industry industry in Zabrze are competitive and recognized all over the world. in Zabrze.

Management of new deposits and construction of new mines requires more and more advanced technologies and innovative methods. Thanks to experience arising from a long-term cooperation between Zabrze mines, mining industry and the scientific research sector solutions designed for mining industry in Zabrze are competitive and recognized all over the world.

A success of the industrial production depends more and more on the implementation of new inventions, innovations, solutions combining many fields and most of all on the cooperation with the world of science and the networking of enterprises. The future of Zabrze industry is related to implementation of unique solutions, new products, interdisciplinary cooperation and cooperative relations, i.e. clusters.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 99 DB Schenker Rail Polska JSC, a company implementing innovative solutions in biomass transport and loading, The leaders of growth sectors in Za- brze Powen-Wafapomp JSC Group, which has created a 40-person team of constructors working on the development of products and equipped with the high-tech design tools and specialist research facilities with testing stations, KOPEX Machinery JSC, a manufacturer of modern mining shearer used in China, Logstor Polska LLC, a company developing innovative solutions eliminating “pipe aging” as well as the failure detection and identi- fication system, Mostostal Zabrze – Holding JSC, inter alia contractor to the football pitch in Cape Town (RSA) where the 2010 FIFA World Cup was held, VOIGT LLC, a manufacturer of technically advanced nanotechno- logy-based cleaning products.

In the 21st century the traditional branches of industry and the mining sector in Zabrze are based on unique solutions appreciated by customers all over the world. Zabrze is a perfect place for further development of industrial companies based on know-how and innovation.

Thanks to advantageous location in the centre of the agglomeration we have an access to rich market of services as well as highly qualified engineering human resources embedded in tradition and huge experience. Friendly attitude of the self-government creates a good atmosphere for further development. All these and many other advantages of our city make us optimistic about the future.

Sławomir Filipski – Technological Director of ELPRO-7 LLC

Tourism

Zabrze is a unique place where authenticity is the biggest asset. Some of machines that tourists can see are worldwide unique, i.e. mine towers Diament Hotel and shafts as well as ground and underground routes which hold good Diament Hotel in Zabrze is a despite so many years of operation. Historic assets‘‘ of technology shape comfortable, modern hotel-confe- the architecture and the atmosphere of the city embedded in plenty rence-catering centre located near key roads of the region: of green space. The modern architecture of Zabrze is also one of a kind. A4 and A1 Motorways, Central Expressway and only 200 m from the Guido Mine. The hotel offers The certificates, distinctions and awards are the evidence of the touri- single, double rooms and spacious stic potential and tourism-oriented policy of the city authorities. In 2003 comfortable apartments. Thanks to Zabrze was awarded the Certificate of Polish Tourism Organisation for the investment of Diament Hotels the hotel enjoys the biggest in the the Touristic Product of the Year “Zabrze – the City of Industrial Tourism”. neighbourhood conference and The Polish Chamber of Tourism awarded the “Compass” and the “Globe” banquet hall united with summer prize for special contribution in the promotion of tourism in the region. In terrace and modern bar. Restaurant Atmosphere located in the hotel appreciation of outstanding contribution to the industrial heritage the specialises in regional and European World Tourism Organization UNWTO with its seat in Madrid established cuisine. in Zabrze the International Documentation and Research Centre on

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Industrial Heritage for Tourism which became the only centre of this kind Tourism in Zabrze in the world. Tourism development is one of the key areas of Zabrze economic growth. It is evidenced by numerous projects, such as:

“Conversion of the shaft headroom in the Historic Complex of Maciej Mineshaft in Zabrze into a restaurant”, Mining Enterprise DEMEX LLC in Zabrze, “Conversion of the structures located at Sienkiewicza Street in Zabrze, for the purpose of a Post-industrial Theme Park”, Guido Historic Mine, “The European Centre for Technical Culture and Industrial Tourism”, Zabrze Municipality, “European Centre for Technical Culture and Industrial Tourism” – Mining Heritage Park Queen Louise in Zabrze, phase II – Revitalization of the chain cloakroom”, the Coal Mining Museum, “Preparing the Historic Complex of Maciej Mineshaft in Zabrze for the development of post-industrial tourism”, Mining Enterprise DEMEX LLC in Zabrze, ”The integrated support system for management of post-industrial structures in Zabrze”, the Coal Mining Museum.

Looking at the development potential of Zabrze, pro-business attitude, commitment and support from the city authorities, in particular the Mayor of the City, we have decided to place the seat of our company here along with the conference&hotel centre with 130 rooms and restaurants. Now, with 250 employees we are among the largest employers. We intend to start a new business in the Zabrze Areas of the Katowice Special Economic Subzone. Competitive land prices compared to other Silesian locations also contribute to the attractiveness of investments in Zabrze.

Rafał Bakalarski – President of the Management Board of Diament Hotels JSC in Zabrze Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze 101 The cooperation between science and business has been deeply rooted in the history of Zabrze. New ideas and undertakings with The cooperation between science and business examples of products and services launched are the most important fruits of this cooperation:

research enabling production of polymer materials from renewable raw materials and biodegradable materials – conducted by the Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the innovative system for carbon dioxide removal from flue gas – the latest invention of the Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal developed in cooperation with TAURON JSC, numeric model of a dam reservoir for assessment of qualitative and functional condition and forecasting which has been developed within the framework of a research project performed by the Institute of Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

The aforementioned achievements are only selected examples of solutions developed under cooperation between science and business in Zabrze, confirming the feedback between smart specialisation projects and the dynamics of economic development. The key success factor here is the availability of educated scientific professionals as well as actions oriented towards modern economy.

Information society and e-services

The Municipal Office in Zabrze implements numerous ICT projects, such as construction of broadband network, construction of wireless network ICT investment in WIMAX technology, implementation of the Complex Document Circulation System in Zabrze Municipality connected to SEKAP platform, activation of the Public Internet Access Points (PIAPs), development of the geographical information system of Zabrze. The number of e-services provided to inhabitants and enterprises is increasing.

In 2013 the information and communications industry in Poland reached the level of EUR 20 billion, which accounts for 4% GDP. The potential of this sector, both in Zabrze and Poland, are qualified professionals. About 400 thousand people work in the ICT sector and thousands of others receive education in this field. Zabrze follows current trends related to ICT development simultaneously aspiring to the role of the leader in IT implementations and e-services offered in Poland as confirmed by numerous awards and distinctions granted to this sector inter alia by the Municipal Office.

We have more and more investors interested in Zabrze. Each new investor will choose Zabrze for logistics reasons and because of labour market. One of reasons to select Zabrze as an investment location is the trust put in the city authorities and the Katowice Special Economic Zone as regards fulfilment of commitments.

Piotr Wojaczek – President of the Management Board of the Katowice Special Economic Zone 102 Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze Perspektywy 3

The Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery

Innovations in SMEs

The awareness of the need to implement innovation is one of the elements of the potential of small and medium enterprises in Zabrze. Openness to new IT technologies, cooperation with research and development centres and the level of employees’ education attest to the attractiveness of this sector in Zabrze. Small and medium enterprises in Zabrze tend to use modern IT equipment and specialized knowledge indispensable in commercialisation processes, reaching competitiveness on the domestic and foreign markets.

The investment offer of Zabrze is intended for investors from the follo- Growth sectors wing growth sectors: medicine and technology, industry and mining, tourism, R&D, informational society and e-services.

Zabrze is also open to investors from tourism industry and sectors related to tourism such as sports and recreation, accommodation, as well as and trade and services.

It is worth establishing a business in Zabrze. It is the city with the past and impressive industrial culture. It is also the city with enormous potential, innovativeness and future. Perfect location, very good transport connections, cultural and sports infrastructure are the most important PROS.

Piotr Proksa – Chief Investment Specialist of the “Zabrze” Coke-Chemical Inc. JSC Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze 103 Zabrze intends to reinforce competitiveness of the city, improve functio- nality of urban areas, and to achieve a desired position in Europe by 2020. Achievement of those strategic objectives requires investments in technical infrastructure, research&development sector, medical sector, investment areas, tourism and cultural products as well as recreational offer. Zabrze benefits effectively from budgetary means and subsidies when investing in its development.

3.3 Strategic undertakings

Zabrze in 10, 15 years … innovativeness, new technologies, medical services, development of the artificial heart evidence impressive potential of Zabrze. The time has come for Zabrze to develop.

Andrzej Durlik – Management Board of the Mostostal Zabrze – Industrial Constructions JSC

Zabrze obtained nearly PLN 129 million (more than EUR 30 million) of EU funding for the projects implemented in the city within the Regional 129 30 Operational Programme of the Silesia Province in 2007-2013. The mln PLN mln EUR amount of funding is the value of undertakings implemented by the City of Zabrze as well as by other public institutions and associations. 2007-2013 After the completion of the second phase of the water supply and sewage improvement, the project co-funded by the European Union within the framework of the Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment, 99,9% Zabrze entities and households will be connected to sewerage system. The project value exceeds‘‘ PLN 800 million (ca. EUR 200 million). The project entitled “Reconstruction of Śródmieście Wastewater Treatment Plant” took second place in the category “Environment Protection and Industrial-Engineering Structures” during the 13th Edition of the Polish Contest “Modernisation of the Year 2008”.

In May 2013 a construction of a modern hospital for women and children started. Mother and Child Health Centre will be located in Biskupice Mother and Child Health Centre on the area of city hospital. The new building will settle gynaecological, obstetric, neonatological and a new pathological pregnancy departments. There will be 78 places and surgical room there. Also a birth school will find its place there. Investment cost is estimated over 40 million PLN (around 10 million EUR). It will be finished in 2014.

The strategic investments implemented by the city include:

“Adaptation of the Building at 32 Roosevelt Street in Zabrze for didactic and educational purposes of the Faculty of Organization Strategy – the most important invest- and Management at the Silesian University of Technology”, ment

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“Conversion of the post-industrial buildings of the Municipality of Zabrze for the needs of the Centre for Practical Training and Professional Development”, “Construction of the access road to the Katowice Special Economic Zone in Zabrze”, “Development of the geographical information system for the city of Zabrze”, “Construction of the Zabrze Wideband Wireless Network”, “Construction of the Wideband Fibre Optic Network – phase II and III, including a hot-spot”, “Complex utility lines in the investment area at Handlowa Street”, “Reconstruction of the Music and Dance Hall building in Zabrze”, “Reconstruction and furnishing a part of the building for the needs of the Technological Lab of the Artificial Heart Centre belonging to the Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery in Zabrze”, “Revitalisation of post-industrial structures in the Municipality of Zabrze including conversion for cultural, touristic and educational purposes”, “SilesiaNet – development of an information society in the central sub-region of the Silesia Province: the City of Zabrze”,

The location of Zabrze is very advantageous for business development. The city is a part of a large agglomeration and is located in the direct vicinity of the A1 and A4 Motorways, the Central Expressway and National Road No. 88. Additional advantages of the city include railway connections and vicinity of the airport. Business supporting attitude of the self-government manifested by gradual financial support to the Katowice Special Economic Zone in Zabrze, effective winning of EU funds to support numerous undertakings, including construction of the water and wastewater infrastructure (implemented by our enterprise) with value of few hundred million Polish zloty – are not only measurable incentives for investors but also improve the quality of life of the city inhabitants.

Piotr Niemiec – President of the Management Board of the Zabrze Water Supply and Sewerage LLC Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze 105 “Development of Zabrze Acoustic Map along with the system for updating, managing and publishing”.,

Road infrastructure and public transport in Zabrze:

“Construction of the Central Expressway West – sections Z1, Z2 in Zabrze”, Infrastructure “Delivery of Electrical Multiple Units for regional passenger transport”, “Continuation of the West Central Expressway construction – Zabrze – Gliwice section”, “Modernisation of tram and trolleybus infrastructure in the Upper Silesian Agglomeration along with adherent infrastructure – Silesian Trams JSC, project implemented inter alia in the city of Zabrze (Bytom - Ruda Śląska - Zabrze route)”, “Dynamic Passenger Information System in the area operated by KZK GOP”.

Other strategic undertakings:

“Modernisation of the heating system along with assembly of solar collectors for the Municipal Indoor Bathing Site in Zabrze”,

“Reconstruction of the existing junction of Korfantego Street and Gdańska Street into a roundabout”,

“Transformation of a former state-owned agricultural farm’s areas into investment zone”,

“Revitalization of post-industrial structures of the Municipality of Zabrze including conversion for cultural, touristic and educational purposes”,

thermal modernisation of 36 public utility buildings.

Strategic R&D projects:

Smart coke plant meeting requirements of best available technique, Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal in Zabrze, R&D sector „Modernisation and Furnishing of the Integrated Research Laboratory for Combustion Processes and Industrial Emission”, Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal in Zabrze, “The Family of Miniature Therapeutic Cardiac Stimulators for Remote Treatment Supervision”, Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM in Zabrze, “Furnishing Health Laboratory in the Centre of Advanced Technologies”, Central Mining Institute in Katowice.

Medium and long term investment plans for strategic undertakings:

By means of EU funds the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery will establish the European Medium and long term investment Centre for Innovative Medical Technologies BIO-MED-TECH SILESIA plans in Zabrze.

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CARBON ART – architecture concept of Cultural Centre in Zabrze

The Central Mining Institute and the Guido Mine will implement a scientific research project entitled „Innovational technologies and methods of geo-engineering and environmental protection of urbanized areas” within the framework of the key project of the Regional Operational Programme.

Silesian Park of Medical Technologies Kardio-Med Silesia. Within the framework of this project will be developed research laboratories transferring technologies implementing new methods and medical equipment. Kardio-Med Silesia will be the place where scientists design, construct and test new surgical tools. The laboratories will carry out the heart failure treatment methods researches based on medicines and tissues grown in vitro. It will be a place where Silesian Institute of Geriatrics, Environmental and Lifestyle Diseases will be established.

The Cultural Centre CARBON ART is to link tradition and heritage based on mining and creative industries. The building will be located near the Main Adit which will result in spatial connection of both of them into one complex. The four main functions of the Cultural Centre are: Creativity Centre, Municipal Public Library and entertainment hall for 320 people.

As the time passes far-reaching changes in attitude towards economy and social issues may be observed in our city. New conditions for business, culture and sport development has become a symbol of modernity and maturity of our city. We are aware of the fact that our region hasn’t been developed without the self-government’s full commitment and understanding of business and social needs. We can say without a hesitation that we live in the agglomeration where business and self-government operate in full synergy..

Jacek Grynicki – Managing Director of the VOIGT LLC in Zabrze

Investment Memorandum of the City‘‘ of Zabrze 107 Offices and institutions Transport Shopping Malls Health Safety Important telephone numbers

Hotels and restaurants Culture (theatres, cinemas, museums) Tourism and recreation Education

Enterpreneurship support institutions Practical 4 information

Location: East-Central Europe, south-west Poland, Province: Silesia City: Zabrze Established in: 13th century. Town rights: 1922 Mayor: Małgorzata Mańka-Szulik Area: 80,4 km2 Area intended for investments: 770 ha Area code: +48 (32) Postal code: from 41-800 to 41-820 Population (31st December 2012): 179 452 Population density: 2,232 people per 1 km2 The average dinner (business lunch) price for 2 people in a restaurant: PLN 60 – PLN 100/ EUR 15 – EUR 25 The average taxi fare (10 km): PLN 32 PLN –PLN 51/ EUR 8 – EUR 13 The average hotel price per night: PLN 150 – PLN 580/ EUR 35 – EUR 140 Currency: PLN (New Polish Zloty) Exchange rates* (average): EUR currency exchange rate 4.1834 PLN USD currency exchange rate 3.2520 PLN CHF currency exchange rate 3.3633 PLN JPY currency exchange rate 3.1688 PLN

*as on 17 May 2013.

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 109 Offices and institutions Zabrze Centrum Organizacji Pozarządowych w Zabrzu (the Centre of Non-governmental Organizations Zabrze), ul. Brodzińskiego 4, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 04 74, +48 512 240 287, e-mail: [email protected], [email protected], www.copzabrze.pl Izba Celna (Customs Chamber) in Katowice – Customs Checkpoint in Zabrze, ul. Mielżyńskiego 5, 41-850 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 370 53 40, e-mail: [email protected], www.ickatowice.asi.pl Pełnomocnik Prezydenta Miasta ds. inwestorów (Mayor’s Plenipotentiary for Investors) – Urząd Miejski (Municipal Office) in Zabrze, ul. Powstańców Śląskich 5-7, tel.: +48 32 37 33 308, e-mail: [email protected] Punkt Informacji o Mieście (City Information Centre), ul. Powstańców Śląskich 2/1, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 72 76, e-mail: [email protected] Punkt Informacji Turystycznej (Tourist Information Centre), pl. Dworcowy 5, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 370 29 81 Sąd Rejonowy (District Court) in Zabrze, ul. 3-go Maja 21, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 37 35 705, e-mail: oddzial.administracyjny@zabrze. sr.gov.pl, www.zabrze.sr.gov.pl Urząd Miejski (Municipal Office) in Zabrze, ul. Powstańców Śląskich 5-7, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: + 48 32 37 33 300, e-mail: [email protected], www.um.zabrze.pl Urząd Skarbowy (Revenue Office) in Zabrze, ul. Bytomska 2, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 277-76-00, e-mail: [email protected] Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (Social Insurance Institution) in Zabrze, ul. Szczęść Boże 18, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 277 86 66, fax: +48 32 2711311, www.zus.pl

The closest surroundings Śląskie Centrum Obsługi Inwestorów i Eksporterów – Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Śląskiego (The Silesian Investors and Export- ers Service Centre – Marshall Office of the Silesia Province), ul. Reymonta 24, 40-955 Katowice, tel.: +48 32 774 00 65, www.slaskie.coie.gov.pl

Institutions supporting business development and entrepreneurship Zabrze Cech Rzemieślników Małej i Średniej Przedsiębiorczości oraz Pracodawców (The Guild of Small and Medium Craftmen and Employers) in Zabrze, ul. Wolności 330, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 87 60, fax: +48 32 271 87 60, e-mail: [email protected], www.cech.zabrze.pl Centrum Innowacji i Transferu Technologii Politechniki Śląskiej (Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre (CITT) at the Silesian Uni- versity of Technology), ul. Jagiellońska 38A, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 278 75 10, fax.: +48 32 278 75 11, e-mail: [email protected], www.citt. polsl.pl Katowicka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna (Katowice Special Economic Zone), ul. Wojewódzka 42, 40-026 Katowice, tel. +48 32 251 07 36, e-mail: [email protected], www. ksse.com.pl, (headquarters) Katowicka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna (Katowice Special Economic Zone), ul. Prymasa S. Wyszyńskiego 11/307, 44-100 Gliwice, tel.: +48 32 231 89 10, fax: +48 32 238 98 55, e-mail: [email protected], www.ksse.com.pl (Gliwice subzone including Zabrze) Powiatowy Urząd Pracy (District Labour Office) in Zabrze, ul. F. Roosevelta 40a, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 277 90 00, fax: +48 32 277 90 49, e-mail: [email protected], www.pupzabrze.pl Zabrzańska Agencja Realizacji Inwestycji Sp. z o.o. (Investment Agency in Zabrze), ul. F. Roosevelta 81, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 271 08 60, e-mail: [email protected], www.zari.com.pl Zabrzańskie Centrum Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Zabrze) – Municipal Office in Zabrze, ul. Karola Miarki 8, 41-800, tel.: +48 32 630 35 91, e-mail: [email protected]

The closest surroundings Agencja Rozwoju Lokalnego Sp. z o.o. (Local Development Agency LTD), ul. Wincentego Pola 16, 44-100 Gliwice, tel.: +48 32 33 93 110, fax: +48 32 33 93 117, e-mail: [email protected], www.arl.pl Górnośląska Agencja Promocji Przedsiębiorczości S.A. (The Upper Silesian Agency for Enterprise Development), ul. Astrów 10, 40-045 Katowice, tel.: +48 32 730 48 90, fax.: +48 32 251 58 31, e-mail: [email protected], www.gapp.pl Górnośląska Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego (The Upper Silesian Regional Development Agency), ul. Powstańców 17, 40-039 Kato- wice, tel.: +48 32 72 85 800, fax.: +48 32 72 85 803, e-mail: [email protected], mwww.garr.pl Izba Rzemieślnicza oraz Małej i Średniej Przedsiębiorczości (The Chamber of Crafts and SME) in Katowice, Plac Wolności 12, 40-078 Katowice, tel.: +48 32 259 62 61, fax: +48 32 258 87 38, e-mail: [email protected], www.ir.katowice.pl Park Naukowo-Technologiczny „Technopark Gliwice” Sp. z o.o. (“Technopark Gliwice” Science and Technology Park), ul. S. Konar- skiego 18C, 44-100 Gliwice, tel.: +48 32 335 85 00, fax: +48 32 335 85 00, www.technopark.gliwice.pl Regionalna Izba Gospodarcza (Regional Chamber of Commerce) in Katowice, ul. Opolska 15, 40-084 Katowice, tel.: +48 32 35 111 80, tel.: +48 32 35 111 90, fax: +48 32 35 111 85, e-mail: [email protected], www.rig.katowice.pl Regionalna Izba Przemysłowo-Handlowa (Regional Chamber of Industry and Commerce) in Gliwice, ul. Zwycięstwa 36, 44-100 Gli- wice, tel.: +48 32 231 99 79, fax.: +48 32 238 96 30, e-mail: [email protected], www.riph.com.pl Śląska Fundacja Wspierania Przedsiębiorczości (Silesian Foundation for Enterprise Development), ul. Zwycięstwa 36, 44-100 Gliwice, tel.: +48 32 230 48 79, e-mail: [email protected], www.sfwp.gliwice.pl Śląskie Centrum Przedsiębiorczości (Silesian Enterprise Centre), ul. Katowicka 47, 41-500 Chorzów, tel.: +48 32 743 91 60; fax: +48 32 743 91 61, e-mail: [email protected], www.scp-slask.pl

110 Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze Hotels Zabrze Diament Zabrze Hotel***, ul. Cisowa 4, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 721 10 00, fax: +48 32 721 10 01, e-mail: [email protected], www.hotelediament.pl Ibis Hotel**, ul. Jagiellońska 4, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 777 70 00, fax: +48 32 777 70 07, e-mail: [email protected], www. ibis.com Alpex Hotel**, ul. Franciszkańska 8, 41-819 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 376 00 40, e-mail: [email protected], www.hotelalpex.pl Willa (hotel) Ambasador, ul. 3 Maja 78 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 50 44 fax: +48 32 271 50 44, e-mail: [email protected]. pl, www.mosir.zabrze.pl/obiekt/willa_ambasador.html Gościniec Biznesowy – Promus Nieruchomości, ul. A. Pawliczka 25, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 37 00 441, e-mail: gosciniec@promus. com.pl, www.nieruchomosci.promus.com.pl Gościniec Staropolski, ul. Staropolska 3, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax +48 32 276 10 46, e-mail: [email protected], www.staropolski.zabrze.pl "INNOWACJA" Conference and Training Centre of the Silesian University of Technology, ul. Jagiellońska 38A, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 278 75 55, tel./fax +48 32 278 75 11, e-mail: [email protected], www.oks.polsl.pl, www.oks.polsl.pl Zabrzański Gościniec, Aleja Bohaterów Monte Casino 9, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 278 32 36, +48 665 500 104, e-mail: rezerwacja@ zabrzanskigosciniec.pl, www.zabrzanskigosciniec.pl

The closest surroundings Monopol Hotel *****, ul. Dworcowa 5, 40-012 Katowice, tel.: + 48 32 782 82 82, fax.: +48 32 782 82 83, [email protected], www.monopolkatowice.hotel.com.pl, distance: 23 km, by car: 25 minutes Diament Plaza Gliwice Hotel ****, ul. Zwycięstwa 30, tel. +48 32 721 70 00, fax.: +48 32 721 70 01, e-mail: [email protected], www.hotelediament.pl, distance: 11 km, by car: 15 minutes

Restaurants

„Pod Kasztanami” Krzysztof Spętany, ul. Wolności 190, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 370 11 24, +48 32 271 04 84, mobile phone no.: +48 609 30 27 67, fax: +48 32 370 11 25, e-mail: [email protected], www.podkasztanami.pl, Polish and Silesian cuisine Stara Szkoła, ul. Grunwaldzka 46, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 273 01 30, e-mail: [email protected], www.stara-szkola.pl, Russian and Silesian cuisine, bread furnace specialities Śląskie Rancho, ul. S. Webera 18, 41-800 Zabrze, mobile phone no.: +48 609 340 796, e-mail: [email protected], www.slaskierancho.pl, Polish and Silesian cuisine „U Greka”, ul. Paderewskiego 28, 41-810 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 275 06 92, mobile phone no.: +48 661 429 585, [email protected], www.ugreka.com.pl, Greek cuisine Valdi Classic, ul. Wyciska 1, 41-806 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 40 22, mobile phone no.: +48 723 030 004, e-mail: [email protected], Mediterranean, Polish and Silesian cuisine Venezia, ul. 3 Maja 75, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 276 85 72, www.venezia.net.pl Weranda - Bistro, ul. Jagiellońska 19, 41-800 Zabrze, mobile phone no.: +48 517 372 967, e-mail: [email protected], bistroweranda.pl, European cuisine Zabrzański Gościniec, Aleja Bohaterów Monte Casino 9, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 278 32 36, mobile phone no.: +48 665-500-104, e-mail: [email protected], www.zabrzanskigosciniec.pl, Polish and international cuisine Zielony Ogród, ul. R. Miki 3, 41-811 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 275 63 33, e-mail: [email protected], www.zielonyogrod-zabrze.pl, Polish, Silesian and Italian cuisine

Tourism and recreation

Górnik Zabrze Sportowa Spółka Akcyjna (Górnik Zabrze Sports Company), ul. F. Roosevelta 81, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 49 26, fax.: +48 32 271 05 30, e-mail: [email protected], www.gornikzabrze.pl Hala Widowiskowo-Sportowa – Miejski Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji (Sports and Entertainment Arena – the Municipal Sports and Rec- reation Centre), ul. Matejki 6, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 66 40, fax.: +48 32 271 63 40, e-mail: [email protected], www.mosir.zabrze.pl Hala Widowiskowo-Sportowa (Sports and Entertainment Arena) „Pogoń”, ul. Wolności 406, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 276 13 52 Kąpielisko Leśne Maciejów (Maciejów Woodland Bathing Site), ul. Srebrna 10, Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 276 17 43, fax.: +48 32 276 17 44, e-mail: [email protected], www.mosir.zabrze.pl Miejski Ogród Botaniczny (Municipal Botanical Garden), ul. Piłsudskiego 60, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 2713033, e-mail: [email protected], www.mob-zabrze.pl Miejski Zakład Kąpielowy (Municipal Indoor Bathing Site) in Zabrze, Plac Krakowski 10, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax.: +48 32 271 12 96/97, e-mail: [email protected], www.basenkryty.pl Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla (the Ernest Pohl Stadium), ul. F. Roosevelta 81, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax.: +48 32 271 08 60, e-mail: [email protected], www. stadion-zabrze.pl

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 111 Culture (theatres, cinemas, museums)

Dom Muzyki i Tańca (Music and Dance Hall), ul. Gen. de Gaulle’a 17, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 56 41, +48 32 271 56 42, fax: +48 32 271 56 44, e-mail: [email protected], www.dmit.com.pl Filharmonia Zabrzańska (Zabrze Philharmonic), Park Hutniczy 7, Zabrze 41-800, tel.: +48 32 271 47 17, fax: +48 32 278 65 36, e-mail: [email protected], www.filharmonia.zabrze.pl Galeria Muzeum Miejskiego (Municipal Museum Gallery) Café Silesia, ul. 3 Maja 6, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 777 05 01, e-mail: e-mail: [email protected], www.muzeum-miejskie-zabrze.pl Multikino Cinema, ul. Gdańska 18, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 720 50 10, [email protected], multikino.pl/zabrze Roma Cinema, ul. Z. Padlewskiego 4, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 62 91, e-mail: [email protected], www.kinoroma.zabrze.pl Kopalnia Guido (The Guido Mine), ul. 3 Maja 93, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 630 30 91 extension 2200, fax: +48 32 277 11 25, www.kopalniaguido.pl Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna im. Jerzego Fusieckiego (Jerzy Fusiecki Municipal Public Library) in Zabrze, ul. ks. J. Londzina 3, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax.: +48 32 271 42 24, tel./fax.: +48 32 271 73 57, e-mail: [email protected], www.biblioteka.zabrze.pl Międzynarodowe Centrum Dokumentacji i Badań Dziedzictwa Przemysłowego dla Turystyki (International Documentation and Research Centre on Industrial Heritage for Tourism), 41-800 Zabrze, ul. 3 Maja 93, tel.: +48 32 271 40 77 extension 5110, e-mail: [email protected], www.ihtourism.pl Muzeum Górnictwa Węglowego (Coal Mining Museum), ul. Jodłowa 59, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 630-30-91, fax: +48 32 277 11 25, e-mail: [email protected], www.muzeumgornictwa.pl Muzeum Miejskie (Municipal Museum) in Zabrze, ul. 3 Maja 6, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 56 89, 32 271 70 56, tel./fax.: +48 32 271 56 80, e-mail: [email protected], www.muzeum-miejskie-zabrze.pl Skansen Górniczy „Królowa Luiza” (“Queen Luise” Mining Heritage Park) Branch of the Coal Mining Museum, ul. Wolności 410, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax.: +48 32 370 11 27, e-mail office: [email protected] Szyb Maciej (Maciej Pit Shaft), ul. Srebrna 6, 41-819 Zabrze-Maciejów, tel. +48 32 271 24 49, www.szybmaciej.pl, e-mail: [email protected] Teatr Nowy (Nowy Theatre), Plac Teatralny 1, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 32 56, e-mail: [email protected], www.teatrzabrze.pl

Education Schools and higher education institutions Centrum Edukacji Nowe Perspektywy (Education Centre New Perspectives), Partner Wyższej Szkoły Edukacji Zdrowotnej i Nauk Społecznych – Jednostka Terenowa – ul. Wolności 402, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 777 22 02, tel. mobile phone no.: +48 501 453 559, e-mail: [email protected] Nauczycielskie Kolegium Języków Obcych (Teacher Training College of Foreign Languages), Plac Warszawski 6, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax:+48 32 278 58 36, e-mail: [email protected], www.nkjozabrze.edu.pl Ogólnokształcąca Szkoła Sztuk Pięknych (School of Fine Arts), ul. K. Sitki 55, 41-810 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 275 03 13, fax: +48 32 275 03 13, e-mail:[email protected], www.szkolaplastyczna.eu Państwowa Szkoła Muzyczna I i II st. im. Stanisława Moniuszki (Stanislaw Moniuszko State School of Music 1st and 2nd level), ul. W. Reymonta 7a, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 271 46 79, e-mail: [email protected], www.psmzabrze.pl Politechnika Śląska – Wydział Inżynierii Biomedycznej (Silesian University of Technology – Faculty of Biomedical Engineering), ul. Gen. de Gaulle`a 66, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax.: +48 32 277 74 34, www.polsl.pl Politechnika Śląska – Wydział Organizacji i Zarządzania (Silesian University of Technology – Faculty of Organization and Manage- ment), ul. F. Roosevelta 26, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 277 73 14, fax: +48 32 277 73 61, e-mail: [email protected], www.polsl.pl Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny (Medical University of Silesia) in Katowice – School of Medicine with the Dentistry Branch in Zabrze, pl. R. Traugutta 2, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 271 72 19 extension 252, +48 32 271 73 10, +48 32 271 26 41, e-mail: [email protected], www.slam.katowice.pl Wydział Zamiejscowy Szkoły Wyższej im. Bogdana Jańskiego (The Bogdan Jański High School Branch in Zabrze), ul. M. Cu- rie-Skłodowskiej 40, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 273 31 94, mobile phone no.: +48 664 455 096, e-mail: [email protected], www.zabrze.janski.edu.pl Wyższa Szkoła Techniczna (Katowice School of Technology) – Branch in Zabrze, Faculty of Mass Media, Acting and Directing, ul. Park Hutniczy 3-5, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 27 11 327, +48 32 27 12 055, fax: 32 27 13 021, e-mail: [email protected], www.zabrze.wst.pl Zabrzańska Filia Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego im. Jerzego Kukuczki (the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Branch in Zabrze – Didactic department), ul. Wolności 406, Zabrze (Sports and Entertainment Arena “Pogoń”), tel.: +48 32 271 44 58

Scientific Research Units Centrum Materiałów Polimerowych i Węglowych Polskiej Akademii Nauk (Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of Sciences), ul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 60 77, fax: +48 32 271 29 69, e-mail: [email protected], www.cchp-pan.zabrze.pl

112 Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze Fundacja Rozwoju Kardiochirurgii im. prof. Zbigniewa Religi (the Prof. Zbigniew Religa Foundation for the Development of Cardiac Surgery), ul. Wolności 345a, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 373 56 00, fax: +48 32 373 56 77, e-mail: [email protected], www.frk.pl, www.polskieserce.pl, www.robinheart.pl Instytut Chemicznej Przeróbki Węgla (Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal), ul. Zamkowa 1, 41-803 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 00 41, fax: +48 32 271 08 09, www.ichpw.zabrze.pl Instytut Podstaw Inżynierii Środowiska Polskiej Akademii Nauk (Institute of Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences), ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 34, 41-819 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 64 81, +48 32 271 70 40, fax: +48 32 271 74 70, e-mail: [email protected], www.ipis.zabrze.pl Instytut Techniki i Aparatury Medycznej ITAM (Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM), ul. F. Roosevelta 118, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 60 13, fax: +48 32 276 56 08, e-mail: [email protected] www.itam.zabrze.pl

Shopping Centres

Galeria Zabrze, ul. Wolności 273, 41-800 Zabrze, www.galeriazabrze.pl Centrum Handlowe M1 (M1 Shopping Centre), ul. Plutonowego R. Szkubacza 1, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 37 37 551, fax: +48 32 37 37 559, www.zabrze.m1-centrum.pl Centrum Handlowe „Platan” (Platan Shopping Centre), Plac Teatralny 12, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 278 67 62, fax: +48 32 278 60 55, e-mail: [email protected], www.chplatan.pl

Transport

Distances from Zabrze to more important localities:

By airplane from the Katowice Locality Distance in km* By car (h)* – Pyrzowice Airport (h)* Kraków 100 1,5 0,20 Wrocław 180 1,5-2 0,25 Łódź 200 2,5-3 0,25 Warszawa 290 4 1,0 Poznań 360 4 0,25 Bratislava 380 3,5 0,25 Vienna 380 4 0,26 Prague 450 4 0,55 Berlin 510 4,5 0,40 Gdańsk 540 6,5 1,30 Paris 1500 12,5 2,5 * estimated

International airports

Airport Distance in km* By car (h)*

Katowice-Pyrzowice International Airport 35 0,5

Krakow-Balice John Paul II International Airport 88 1

Ostrava Leoš Janáček Airport 110 1,5

Wrocław-Strachowice Nicolaus Copernicus Airport 190 1,5

Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport 198 3

Warsaw-Okęcie Frederic Chopin Airport 290 4

Bratislava Milan Rastislav Štefánik Airport 350 3,5

Poznań-Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport 360 4

Vienna-Schwechat International Airport 400 4

Prague Václav Havel Airport 470 4,5

Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport 510 5

Gdańsk Lech Walesa Airport 540 6,5

*estimated

Local airports and landing strips (Silesia Province)

Airport/landing strip Distance in km* By car (h)* Gliwice - Trynek 19 0,5 Katowice- Muchowiec 23 0,5 Rybnik - Gotartowice 40 0,5

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 113 Bielsko-Biała - Aleksandrowice 80 1,5 Żar Międzybrodzie Żywieckie 100 1,75 Częstochowa - Rudniki 100 1,75

Kaniów – Bielsko Aviation, Enterprise and Innovation Park 70 1

* estimated

Railway

Railway Station, Plac Dworcowy 2, 41-800 Zabrze, www.pkp.pl Direct rail connections with selected Polish cities: Katowice, Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kołobrzeg, Krakow

Locality By express train (h)* Katowice 0,5 Warszawa 3,5 Poznań 6,5 Wrocław 2,5 Gdańsk 11 Gdynia 12 Kołobrzeg 15 Kraków 1,5

* estimated

TAXI

P.H.U. ”SKORPION” S.C., ul. B. Hagera 41, tel. +48 32 278 76 76, +48 32 276 01 76 TELE-TAXI CENTRUM Private Transport Services Company, ul. Dworcowa 8/6, tel.: +48 32 271 39 99, +48 32 271 66 66, 96-23 - within the territory of Zabrze ”OKTAWA” RADIO TAXI ”WEST” Transport Services Company, ul. Wolności 345A, Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 278 28 28, fax: +48 32 278 46 66, +48 800-100-513 RADIO TAXI KOPERNIK Private Transport Association, ul. J. Heweliusza 9, tel.: +48 32 271 68 68, +48 32 271 96 22, 9622 - within the territory of Zabrze

Health

Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (National Health Fund) – Silesian Branch in Katowice – a complete list of medical centres: www.nfz-katowice.pl

Hospitals

Centrum Medycyny Sportowej (Sports Medicine Centre), ul. Zwrotnicza 11g, 41-807 Zabrze – Mikulczyce, tel.: +48 32 274 32 11, e-mail: [email protected], www.cms-zabrze.com Centrum Medyczne „Silesiana” Sp. z o.o. (Silesiana Medical Centre LLC), ul. Szybowa 2A, 41–808 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 274 47 57, [email protected], www.silesiana.info.pl (one day surgery centre: general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, and otorhinolaryngology) Międzynarodowe Centrum Dializ (International Dialysis Centre), ul. Wolności 61, 41–800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 775 65 98, www.eurodial.pl Niepubliczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej – Szpital Miejski w Zabrzu Sp. z o.o., Placówka nr 1 (Non-public Health Care Centre – Mu- nicipal Hospital in Zabrze LLC, Facility no. 1), Pl. R. Traugutta 6, 41–800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 277 63 00, e-mail: sekretariat@szpitalzabrze. pl, www.szpitalzabrze.pl Niepubliczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej – Szpital Miejski w Zabrzu Sp. z o.o., Placówka nr 2 (Non-public Health Care Centre – Municipal Hospital in Zabrze LLC, Facility no. 2), ul. Zamkowa 4, 41- 803 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 271 32 51, fax: +48 32 271 73 11, e-mail: [email protected], www.szpitalzabrze.pl Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 1 im. prof. Stanisława Szyszko Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach (the Prof. Stanislaw Szyszko Independent Public Hospital no. 1 of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice), ul. 3 Maja 13-15, 41-800 Zabrze, tel./fax: +48 32 37 04 531, e-mail: [email protected], www.szpital.zabrze.pl Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 3 Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach (Independent Public Hospital no. 3 of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice), ul. ks. K.Koziołka 1, 41-803 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 373 22 12, fax: +48 32 275 30 15, e-mail: [email protected], www.sk3.zabrze.pl

114 Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej Szpital Specjalistyczny (Independent Public Health Care Facility - Specialist Hos- pital in Zabrze), ul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 10, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 373 23 00, e-mail: [email protected], www.klinika-zabrze.med.pl Szpital Specjalistyczny SANVIMED (SANVIMED Specialist Hospital), ul. Moniuszki 78, 41-807 Zabrze – Mikulczyce, tel.: +48 32 271 0 400 / +48 32 630 16 16, [email protected], www.sanvimed.pl Śląskie Centrum Chorób Serca (Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases), ul. M.Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 41-800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 37 33 700, fax: +48 32 278 43 34, e-mail: [email protected], www.sccs.pl

Safety

Komenda Miejska Państwowej Straży Pożarnej (Municipal Headquarters of the State Fire Service) in Zabrze, ul. P. Stalmacha 22, 41- 800 Zabrze, tel. +48 32 376 09 90, fax: +48 32 278 17 77, e-mail: straz(at)psp.zabrze.pl, www.psp.zabrze.pl Komenda Miejska Policji in Zabrze (City Police Department), ul. 1 Maja 10, 41-800 Zabrze tel. 32 277 92 00, www.zabrze.slaska.policja.gov.pl Straż Miejska (SM) (Municipal Police) in Zabrze, ul. P. Stalmacha 9, 41-800 Zabrze, tel. 32 271 24 51, emergency number: 986 or + 48 32 271 80 52, duty SM mobile phone no.: (24h) +48 519 349 740, fax: +48 32 370 15 43 wew.103, email: [email protected], www.strazmiejska.zabrze.pl

Useful links

• gis.um.zabrze.pl/SIT – Geographic Information System • gosilesia.pl – tourist guide in Silesia • kolejeslaskie.com – Koleje Śląskie Sp. z o.o. (Silesian Railways LLC) • siot.um.zabrze.pl – Area Information System • www.dlainwestora.um.zabrze.pl – Portal dla Inwestora (Investor portal) • www.gzm.org.pl – Górnośląski Związek Metropolitalny (Metropolitan Association of the Upper Silesia) • www.inwestujwzabrzu.pl – investment offers (near the stadium) • www.kzkgop.com.pl – Komunikacyjny Związek Komunalny Górnośląskiego Okręgu Przemysłowego (KZK GOP) (Municipal Transport Association of The Upper Silesian Industrial Region) • www.mal.zabrze.pl – Mapa Aktywności Lokalnej (Local Activity Map) • www.miasta-polskie.pl – Związek Miast Polskich (Union of Polish Town and Cities) • www.nfz-katowice.pl – list of medical centres in Silesia • www.poczta-polska.pl – domestic and foreign mail • www.pokladykultury.pl – cultural events in Zabrze • www.rozklad-pkp.pl – train schedule • www.silesia.org.pl – Śląski Związek Gmin i Powiatów (Silesian Union of Municipalities and Districts) • www.silesia-sot.pl – Śląska Organizacja Turystyczna (Silesian Tourist Organisation) • www.tram-silesia.pl – Tramwaje Śląskie S. A. (Silesian Trams JSC) • www.um.zabrze.pl – portal of the Municipal Office in Zabrze • www.um.zabrze.pl/mieszkancy/miasto/plan-zagospodarowania-przestrzennego – Land Development Plan

Important telephone numbers/addresses

• “Św. Anny” 24 Hour Pharmacy – ul. H. Sienkiewicza 26a, tel.: +48 32 376 20 30 • PKP (Polish State Railways) Information – +48 32 271 56 26 • Out-of-hours medical services – Śląski Ośrodek Onkologii SANIVITAS (SANIVITAS Silesian Oncology Centre), ul. Wolności 338B, 41–800 Zabrze, tel.: +48 32 411 56 57 • Police – 997, +48 32 277 92 00 • Heating emergency service – 993, +48 32 370 19 00 • Power emergency service – 991, +48 32 303 09 91 • Gas emergency service – 992, +48 32 231 34 33 • Medical emergency care – 999, +48 32 271 19 13 • Plumbing emergency service – 994, +48 32 271 31 15 • Municipal Police – 986, +48 32 271 24 51, +48 32 271 80 52 • Fire brigade – 998, +48 32 376 09 90, +48 32 271 20 20, +48 32 777 41 12 • Emergency number for mobile –112

Investment Memorandum of the City of Zabrze 115 memorandum inwestycyjne

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