Przejrzysta Polska Koszalin and its strong investment points Piotr Jedli ński Deputy Mayor of Koszalin 21 October 2010 Koszalin geographic location 6 km in straight line to the Baltic Sea, forest complexes, lakes and parks Road infrastructure: • International Route E-28 (Berlin – Kaliningrad), part of which is the National Route No 6 (Szczecin – Gda ńsk) • National Route No 11 (Kołobrzeg – Pozna ń – Bytom) The nearest sea ports: • Darłowo (25 km) • Kołobrzeg (40 km) 2 Extension of administration borders As of 1 January 2010, following a positive decision of the Council of Ministers, Koszalin annexed two villages Jamno and Łabusz located directly on lake Jamno. Accomplishment of the Koszalin Development Strategy defining Koszalin as a city strongly bound with the sea, a supraregional tourist traffic service centre. Koszalin 2009 Jamno and Łabusz Koszalin as of 2010 Area 83.31 km 2 15.02 km 2 98.33 km 2 Population 107 146 1 003 108 149 3 Second biggest centre of dynamical economic development in the West Pomeranian Province THE MOST IMPORTANT ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN RECENT YEARS DESCRIPTION 2008 2009 Number of registered businesses as per REGON 18 455 18 542 Number of active businesses according to the Tax Office 13 641 (2007) 14 201 (2008) Number of foreign capital companies 218 217 Unemployment rate 9.0% 10.3% (05.2009) (06.2010) Number of income earning inhabitants (PIT payers) 69,599 70,744 (2007) (2008) Number of persons covered by the Municipal Social Aid 6 451 4 726 Centre assistance GDP per single inhabitant [zł] (Koszalin subregion) 23 136 (2006) 24 939 (2007) Budgetary expenditures (zł million) 334.9 435,151 (2010) Municipality’s own income (zł million) 173.1 189.7 (2010) % of investments expenditures as % of budgetary 22.5 % 27.5 % (2010) expenditures in total 4 Investments in tourist development The Municipality took over and In 2009 a ferry line from Jamno, over revitalised in 2008 a railway line that the lake, to Unie ście harbour onboard a passenger boat „Koszałek” was put in remained inactive for a number of years operation. This year the sailing route was and put in operation a passenger extended to comprise an additional call railway connection with Mielno, active at the Unie ście centre. in the summer, allowing people to quickly get to the seaside (15 min.) New tourist products are also being accomplished: - bicycle lanes to the Jamno harbour, - construction of a small marina at Jamno harbour 5 Reactivation of Zegrze Pomorskie airport The project of reactivation of the former military and civil airport in Zegrze Pomorskie has been entered, thanks to Mayor efforts, in the list of key investments of the West Pomeranian Province Regional Operational Programme for the period of 2007 – 2013 amounting to zł 152.87 million. It clearly appears from the project feasibility study that reactivation of Zegrze Pomorskie airport is profitable, economically justified and has a chance to become a driving force for economic development of the entire Koszalin region. 6 Developed investment areas intended for production activity in the „Koszalin” Subzone of the Słupsk Special Economic Zone I. 22.10.2003 – Ordinance by the Council of Ministers to establish the „Koszalin” Subzone under the Słupsk Special Economic Zone featuring the area of 22 ha II. 19.06.2006 – zone extension to comprise extra 9.1465 ha III. Total allocation of the zone area and further interest of companies triggered our efforts to further extend the zone. On 19.09.2007 the area of „Koszalin” Subzone SSEZ was extended, by virtue of the Ordinance by the Council of Ministers, to comprise next 59.78 ha. The Municipality has developed investment area for construction of factories (48 ha) on preferrential terms. 7 Investors in „Koszalin” Subzone of SSEZ BRE Leasing Sp. z o.o. Production hall (formerly used for bike manufacturing). Currently negotiations are in progress to rent the premises to an interested foreign investor. Nordglass Sp. z o.o. (Polish capital) manufacturing vehicle windscreens; 283 persons employed. Jakob Hatteland Assembly (Norwegian capital) Planned production of monitors and computers for sea navigation. Currently company is changing its profile. 8 Investors in „Koszalin” Subzone of SSEZ Fabryka Flag Linea (Polish capital) manufacturing banners and flagpoles; 76 persons employed. Romex (Polish capital) manufacturing milk tankers and steel tanks; 32 persons employed. Jeronimo Martins Dystrybucja (Portuguese capital) A logistic centre for „Biedronka” network of grocer shops to serve the entire West Pomerania is under construction (planned employment – 250 persons). 9 Investors in „Koszalin” Subzone of SSEZ INVESTORS, WHO BOUGHT THE LAND BUT HAVEN’T BUILT ANY PLANT YET Terplast ABJ Inwestor (Polish capital). Manufacturing plastic products for motor industry. On 6 November 2008 the investor bought 1.9 ha of land. Planned employment: 30 persons. „Elfa Polska” Sp. z o. o. (American capital). Manufacturing creative storage systems, shelves and sliding doors. On 5 December 2005 the Investor bought 2.0881 ha of land. Planned employment: 160 persons. „Ajcon” Sp. z o. o. – their investment plans provide for construction of a logistic centre for food processing industry. On 5 December 2006 the company bought 9.1465 ha of land and declared to employ at least 20 persons. „Produs Retail Technology” Sp. z o. o. (German capital). Manufacturing metal and wire products, in particular shop and warehouse outfit (trolleys, tables). On 24 March 2006 the company bought 5.2168 ha of land. Planned employment: 80 persons. 10 Investors outside the Special Economic Zone From among the foreign investors that were attracted to locate their plants outside the special economic zone, thanks to direct efforts of the Mayor, special reference must be made to Royal Greenland Seafood – a worldwide leader, who built in Koszalin the most modern in Europe fish and seafood processing factory employing 290 persons (opened June 2008). The company expects to further develop its activity and to employ approx. 700 persons. 11 Area allocated for a sports and recreation investment Chełmska Hill – the highest moraine hill in the Middle Pomerania – total area 13.21 ha – allocated for a recreation, sports and gastronomic investment, situated in a scenic forest complex. 12 Plots for hotels to be constructed thereon – 5 investment areas for construction of hotels that will provide broad recreation services and allow for better use of city’s an region’s tourist potential. 13 Putting in operation the Technological Park A common project of the Municipality and Technical University of Koszalin The Technological Park has been established in a modernised building of the Technical University of Koszalin at ul. Partyzantów. In the next stage the oldest University’s campus at ul. Racławicka will be developed. Investors from the advanced and clean technology sectors , employing highly qualified specialists and creating innovative products as well as services of high added value, will be attracted to the Park. The first such company is REC Research and Engineering Center a manufacturer of software for worldwide groups from, among other, the motor and household equipment sectors. 14 Tax incentives at the „Koszalin” Subzone of the Słupsk Special Economic Zone Exemption from CIT income taxation due to investment outlays or creation of new jobs - up to max. 60% depending on the company size. Exemption from local real estate taxation based on the de minimis principle. In other places within the city jurisdiction In 2003, by virtue of resolution No V/61/2003 of the Koszalin Municipal Council 4 categories of local real estate tax exemptions for max. 3 years were implemented. Following adjustment to the amended national and European law provisions currently applies Resolution No XXX/331/2008 of 18 December 2008 regarding exemption from real estate taxation granted by the Municipality of Koszalin under the regional investment aid to support new investments. 15 Currently applicable spatial development plans The currentlly applicable spatial development plans for Koszalin cover the majority of Municipality’s investment areas. 16 Highly qualified professionals Schools of university standing (among others): Technical University of Koszalin State Higher School of Vocations Koszalin Higher School of Humanities Branch of the Gda ńsk Higher School of Humanities 17 Projects supported from EU funds The West Pomeranian Province Regional Operational Programme comprises 71 various tasks whereof 11, featuring investment character , belong to the Municipality of Koszalin. Development of the Organised Investment and Industrial Activity Zone in Koszalin Estimated total project value: zł 79.8 million Max. financial support: zł 39.9 milion Reactivation of the Zegrze Pomorskie Civil Airport near Koszalin Accomplishment of the I stage of airport reactivation comprising the basic investment works scope: zł 151.87 million. Financial support: zł 35,925 million Sports hall to accomodate 3000 spectators Common project of the Municipality and Technical University of Koszalin Total project value: zł 53.74 million (contract value), zł 43.28 million (tender value). EU financial support zł 20.41 million The Ministry of Science and Higher Education grant: zł 11.7 million The Ministry of Sports and Tourism grant: zł 8 million 18 Projects supported from EU funds Stanisław Moniuszko Philharmonic Orchestra in Koszalin Project value: zł 42.509 million Financial support: zł 19.958 million Construction and reconstrucion of roads making an external ring