WELCOME: REGION JÖNKÖPING Highly attractive. Welcome to a faster, smarter and more accessible region. Always open to influence and change. Always ready to radically adapt business, education and community services to meet new needs. Creative energy triggering change and influencing oth­ ers with ideas and solutions. We know how to build a sustainable society that offers scope for involvement and outlet for creative energy. Region Jönköping in the centre Life here should be uncompli- endurance and often a large dose of southern Scandinavia, has a cated, inspiring and safe. of courage. Our region is home to population of 341,000, making it The engine driving the develop- the famous Gnosjö spirit which the sixth largest region in Sweden. ment of society is a strong, private is not limited to one district but Our 13 municipalities work business sector. Our region has a is very much present throughout Svedberg Patrik Photos: collaboratively to create solid long history of small enterprises the region. ground for personal and business and the business community We welcome your ideas too. growth. Everyone should be able to is characterised by its spirit enjoy a good living environment. of cooperation, innovation, WELCOME: REGION JÖNKÖPING ELMIA Photo: Smålandsbilder Photo: THE ELMIA EXHIBITION CENTRE in Jönköping plays an active role as a central venue for people and businesses who want to exhibit their ideas, products and services or are looking for new Photos: Patrik Svedberg Patrik Photos: ones. An expo centre is an ideal place for eye-to-eye discussions, meetings and negotiations. It’s far easier to understand and appreciate products when you A strong business can touch and hold them. Every year, Elmia hosts numer- ous trade fairs. The two largest are Elmia Subcontractor and the community creates forestry trade fair Elmia Wood. Elmia Caravan and Camper Show and the Custom Motor Show are among the largest a stable job market consumer exhibitions held at the centre. Elmia attracts trade and A stable job market with figures and one of the lowest public visitors all year round. a good balance between rates of illness-related absentee- When are you coming? different employment ism in Sweden. It has a high percentage of newly-established categories and between companies and the number of MUNICIPALITIES private and public opera­ jobs in manufacturing industries tions is critical to the well­ is well above the national average. REGION JÖNKÖPING lies at The demand for skilled labour the heart of Scandinavia. Its being and development of 13 municipal districts are home individuals and society. generations. It makes the business in both private and public sectors to 341,000 people. This makes Private enterprise is very community highly flexible and is also expected to increase in open to change. the future. The region will need us the sixth largest region in active in our region. Sweden. more people with good ideas The drive to start and grow REGION JÖNKÖPING has one – even more than we have today. MUNICIPALITIES BY SIZE a business goes back many of the lowest unemployment You’re welcome to join us. (population 31 dec. 2013) Jönköping 130,798 BUSINESS COMMUNITY Värnamo 33,155 Nässjö 29,516 Region Jönköping has one of the highest employment Agriculture, Hotel and Gislaved 28,713 forestry and restaurant levels in the country. A significant proportion of the popu- fishing 2% 2% Vetlanda 26,419 Information 2% lation works in manufacturing, with metal, plastics and Cultural Tranås 18,197 and private wood processing topping the list. services 3% Other Eksjö 16,464 4% Public Vaggeryd 13,209 admin. 5% No. companies Workplace No. employed Industry Sävsjö 10,969 24% Habo 10,975 Private company 34,268 35,851 122,398 Transport 6% Gnosjö 9,406 of which small businesses* 33,970 35,505 82,758 Business Mullsjö 7,039 Agriculture 5,540 5,547 6,019 services 6% Health & care Aneby 6,375 Public sector 148 1619 56,017 Construction 6% 18% Total 341,235 Total 39,956 43,017 184,434 Education (Source: Statistics Sweden SCB) *Small businesses: 0-49 employees 10% Commerce 12% (Source: Swedish Federation of Business Owners; Statistics Sweden SCB 2012) WELCOME: REGION JÖNKÖPING Masses of JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY potential energy Svedberg Patrik Photo: Region Jönköping has a unique JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY has location in the centre of Sweden and a unique partnership with the local business community and Scandinavia. Our region forms a employment market in general. natural point of juncture between Employers involved in know- the main city regions of Stockholm, Helsinki ledge exchange with the Gothenburg and Malmö. Oslo university provide opportunities Stockholm for project work, trainee positions, The roads, railways and airport in the region visits and mentorship. Gothenburg Students are encouraged to make this an excellent location for logistics solu- undertake entrepreneurial activi- tions for the whole world. It is the perfect starting Malmö ties to develop business ideas point and meeting place for people and goods. Copenhagen and create new and important 80% of Sweden’s population lives within a radius companies in the region. Many of of 350 kilometres and the Norwegian, Danish and these small business seeds grow Finnish markets are just a few hours away. in the region’s various Science It’s what we call potential energy. Parks which are committed to nurturing early-stage businesses with growth ambitions. COMMUNICATIONS PLACES TO VISIT About 90% of the students at Jönköping International Business EVEN THE SMALLEST tourist School study abroad at some attraction can be a first-class stage of their studies. This far experience. exceeds the national average Region Jönköping has of 17%. many top-rate attractions Surveys show that the students of all sizes. Here is a selec- at Jönköping University are tion of known places worth consistently amongst those who visiting; most quickly gain employment after graduation. Elmia, Jönköping Gränna/Visingsö Jönköping University’s Gunillaberg, Bottnaryd programmes and research Vandalorum, Värnamo activities are conducted at: Photo: LogPoint, Mats Andersson LogPoint, Photo: Store Mosse National Park • School of Health Sciences MANY MAJOR commercial INVESTMENT IN rail is becoming High Chaparral • School of Education and businesses have decided to increasingly important to reduce Eksjö, timber town Communication centre their logistics operations the amount of heavy traffic on Gold panning, Ädelfors • School of Engineering in the region. And many manu- roads and emissions of green- Skurugata, Eksjö • Jönköping International facturing companies establish house gases. The intermodal Isaberg ski and recreation area Business School new facilities here to be close to terminals at Båramo, Torsvik and their markets, consultancies and Nässjö will then become key suppliers. hubs. These allow for efficient FACTS ABOUT transfer of goods between rail JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY (2010) and other modes of transport. Students 10,000 The region is also pushing for Students studying abroad 481 a Government decision to invest International students 1,500 in high-speed rail links between Employees 1106 Stockholm, Helsingborg and Postgraduates 174 Gothenburg. Jönköping, the Professors 52 Photo: Patrik Svedberg Patrik Photo: central city in the region, would Partner universities 350 Store Mosse National Park become one of the rail hubs. is the largest marshland in (Source: Jönköping University) Photo: Smålandsbilder Photo: southern Sweden. WELCOME: REGION JÖNKÖPING Welcome to this special place that we are proud to call home Region Jönköping, in northern Mjölby/ Småland, is not one place. It’s more Linköping/ Linköping/ Stockholm like 341,000 places – which is the Stockholm Uddevalla number of people who live here, all in the comfort of home surround­ Falköping Gränna Tranås ings and all with their own favourite Mullsjö Frinnaryd places. Add to that just as many Habo aspirations, dreams and opportuni­ Aneby ties. There is much to be said for the Jönköping Flisby location, countryside and the unique Borås/ entrepreneurial Göteborg Taberg Nässjö Eksjö environment. A district with a Malmbäck Hultsfred/ cultural heritage and a history of Västervik Vaggeryd Bodafors bringing enterprising souls together. Hestra Skillingaryd Vetlanda Sävsjö About 14% of the region, which has an Gnosjö Oskarshamn area of just over 10,000 km2, is covered by water. There are no less than 2,300 Stockaryd Gislaved lakes in the region. Topographically, Rörvik the countryside is characterised by the Smålandsstenar Värnamo Alvesta/ Kalmar south Swedish highlands and vastVar areasberg Bor Malmö of forest land. Växjö/ Halmstad Horda It’s easy to find a balance in daily life Karlskrona/ in these surroundings – to bridge the Rydaholm Karlshamn gap between work and the rest of life. For whatever reason you decide to Växjö come – you’re welcome! Facts about Region Jönköping County since: 1687 Highest point: Tomtabacken, 377 m above sea level. Number of inhabitants: approx. 341,000 Public roads: approx. 6,800 km Area: 10,475 km² Railways: approx. 650 km Number of municipalities: 13 Private workplaces: 30.3 per 1,000 inhabitants Water area: 14% of the total area Regional capital: Jönköping Number of lakes: approx. 2,300 County Governor: Minoo Akhtarzand Photo: Patrik Svedberg Patrik Photo: Published by: Region Jönköping County Internet: www.rjl.se VINNA 520152 2012.01.