Economic Development Program of Lyon
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Estate of update 2016-2021 Economic development program a word from David Kimelfeld, President of Lyon Métropole INTRO — 5 In 2017, Lyon ranked once again among Europe’s most attractive cities. Today, our economic development strategy is paying off in terms of generating wealth, encouraging new companies to set up in Lyon and thus creating more jobs. In particular, we have welcomed an increasing number of foreign industrial activities and implantations. This was also the year Lyon showed the strongest growth of any European metropolis (+2.7%). This success was made possible by the 2016- 2017 Economic Development Program, an ambitious roadmap created in partnership with council chambers, professional organizations and the University of Lyon. We seek to remain the leading industrial city in France and support companies with their digital transition and energy transition, while preparing the industry of the future. Our strength resides in industries with strong added value and a young, highly skilled population. Our ability to compete is based on our exceptional know-how in areas like industrial engineering, clean tech, life sciences and digital technology, as well as on our outstanding ability to initiate and innovate. These strengths also encourage the development of new industries in our area, such as cybersecurity, insurance and e-health. Our dynamic economy, based on the tertiary sector and industry in Lyon, contributes to our attractiveness and marketing our expertise abroad in countries such as China. We have also made a major step forward with respect to the impact of our universities; our research and training entities participate fully in the economic growth of our city. Lyon was France’s leading city for students in 2017. Lyon attracts young people through its outstanding offer of training possibilities and the high quality of student life. The city’s attractiveness and economic vigour bring benefit to all. This is the goal of the metropolitan work placement program (know as PMI-e) that aims to enable everyone to find a job, in particular by matching job supply with the demand for skills. On the strength of Lyon’s economic drive and the diversification of high-value-added activities, the city is a breeding ground for the continued growth of employment! Together, we must continue our efforts and write the next chapter in the wonderful story of Lyon. David Kimelfeld 6 — A WORD FROM OUR PARTNERS a word from our partners Emmanuel Imberton, Khaled Bouabdallah, Alain Audouard, President, Lyon Métropole President, University of Lyon President, Rhône Chamber Saint-Étienne Roanne CCI (Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Commerce and Industry) The Lyon Métropole economic development program is Lyon is a metropolis that More than ever, the Lyon an important tool that sets includes ALL entrepreneurs! Métropole Saint-Etienne Roanne strategic priorities for territorial Lyon's enterprising spirit is an CCI is an innovative partner development. The University immaterial asset that has been for companies. Our outlook can of Lyon is a recognized player wisely cultivated over the years be summed up in three words: that has recently undertaken by the representative institutional combat, conviction, conquest. a label of excellence initiative and economic players working This position is concretized in corresponding to the expectations together in harmony, whether action that serves the 120,000 of a rapidly changing society they are council chambers companies located in our area. and to the importance of local or employer organizations. socio-economic goals. Recently, we officially launched This ongoing dialog and expertise our Mandate Plan, which we The University of Lyon partakes fully in interpersonal relationships have decided to call - and not in the four parts of the program by that is unique in France feeds by accident - the Business Book. participating in several actions and an ecosystem that makes by being involved in discussions Lyon a preferred destination It defines our strategic directions: concerning the analysis and follow- because of its quality of living make life easier for company heads, up of results obtained. In addition and economic potential. be their daily business partner to being directly involved in specific and provide the necessary local actions, the University of Lyon acts The city's 22,000 tradespeople impetus. Lyon Métropole is our as an interface with local players are active participants in making leading partner for implementing for actions concerning business Lyon attractive, whether they are these actions. We act in concert development and indispensable manufacturing subcontractors, food and have initiated the Lyon way of training for evolving skills. professionals, workers in building working together that is envied by and renovation or service providers. many. This time-tested approach to collaboration, which is an invaluable In 2018, the Chamber of Trades asset for our companies and our and Crafts will be moving to the area, gives us the strength to make Confluence district, where it will Lyon a great fabricating, learning, support the innovation dynamic by attractive and energizing metropolis! opening a hub for "Artipreneurs"and France's first incubator for crafts. A WORD FROM OUR PARTNERS — 7 Laurent Fiard, François Turcas, President of the Lyon President of the Rhône CPME Rhône MEDEF (the French (Confederation of Small employers' organization) and Medium Enterprises) Let's work together for a We are proud to contribute to fabricating and collaborating city! an exemplary way of working Almost two years have elapsed together in Lyon, where economic since Lyon Métropole finalized its and institutional players combine Economic Development Program their strengths to build a stronger in collaboration with the economic and more attractive city. Today, world. One of our shared goals is this collective dynamic generates to maintain industrial employment wealth and benefits, in particular and support it in the transformation for smaller companies in the area of companies in the sector. that are real drivers of growth. Lyon Métropole and GLEE members Confronted with the many were behind this impetus, which revolutions to come, the Rhône rallied companies and, more CPME will continue its commitment broadly, our ecosystem to the to fundamental projects for the "Industry of the Future" banner. future. As an example, we intervene A territory of excellence, with in the recruitment area to solve a talent pool of expertise in digital issues involving labor scarcity technology, renowned schools and improving the match between and institutions of higher learning supply and demand. In addition, and smaller companies and through the Innovation Factory industries that innovate in all and the Research Hub we work industrial sectors (mechanical, to bring together the university, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, research labs and companies. etc.), Lyon has all it needs to be ranked as a leading European city. Finally, we work toward the Industry of the Future by focusing on the The industry of the future is here and human element so that robotics now in Lyon, and we are building will continue to rhyme with ethics. the industry of the future together! MUSÉE DES CONFLUENCES BY MATIAS ANTONIASSI, PHOTOGRAPHER CONCEPTION/CREATION BY CONCEPTION/CREATION CHOOSE TO FULLY LIVE YOUR LIVES CHOOSE LYON, ONLY LYON YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE CHOOSE NOT TO COMPROMISE, LIFE IS ABOUT MAKING CHOICES TO MAKE YOUR OWN WAYS, AND NOT GIVING UP TO FULLY LIVE YOUR LIVES, FORGET THE HALF WAYS, ALL OF THEM. THE ALMOSTS, THE IN-BETWEENS. CHOOSE LYON, ONLY LYON. MÉTROPOLE DE LYON A FEW COMMENTS — 9 MUSÉE DES CONFLUENCES BY MATIAS ANTONIASSI, PHOTOGRAPHER a word from Fouziya Bouzerda, 2nd Second Vice President for Economy and Social Insertion Over the past eighteen months, and following a favorable vote by the Metropolitan Council in favor of our program, Lyon Métropole has shown impressive dynamism: all indicators are “go” for company creation, implanting international subsidiaries, the number of tourist stays, traffic at our airport and sales of office and industrial real estate. This energy is, of course, characteristic of entrepreneurs who take risks, innovate and export, but it is also characteristic of those who support them, in particular the partners who make up the enterprising heart of Greater Lyon: the University, the council chambers and the employer federations. Together, we carry out actions such as investing in new sectors (engineering, insurance, CONCEPTION/CREATION BY CONCEPTION/CREATION security, etc.) setting new goals for the industry of tomorrow and committing to a pro-business policy. But many challenges must still be met, including support for those who have the greatest difficulty in finding CHOOSE a job. This is why we are carrying out actions within the framework of our metropolitan social insertion TO FULLY program, which is designed to increase employment. We remain confident: the entrepreneurial dynamic is solid LIVE YOUR and the will to work together is as strong as ever. With this LIVES firm basis, we can’t help but feel optimistic about de future! CHOOSE LYON, ONLY LYON Fouziya Bouzerda YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE CHOOSE NOT TO COMPROMISE, LIFE IS ABOUT MAKING CHOICES TO MAKE YOUR OWN WAYS, AND NOT GIVING UP TO FULLY LIVE YOUR LIVES, FORGET THE HALF WAYS, ALL OF THEM. THE ALMOSTS, THE IN-BETWEENS. CHOOSE LYON, ONLY LYON. MÉTROPOLE DE LYON 10 — CONTENTS 13 35 focus on know-how focus on the future A manufactu- A learning ring metropolis