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  • P.A.W. Hub presents innovation centre for Lucerne North

    P.A.W. Hub presents innovation centre for Lucerne North

    P.A.W. Hub AG has unveiled a new project for a national and international business centre in Lucerne North. A centre that combines creative business solutions with educational facilities and residential and commercial buildings is to be built at the site, according to a press release. The project, which is supported by the Lucerne Economic Development Agency, is about to enter a new phase of realisation following the successful concretisation of the construction plans and the granting of planning permission. In the first phase, work will focus on the areas of education and health. Technology centres are also to be established. According to the press release, regional, national and international players are to be attracted to the project. P.A.W. Hub is looking for investors who want to participate in the success of the project for its further realisation.

    “Lucerne Economic Development strongly supports the P.A.W. Hub project, as it offers a significant opportunity for economic development in our region,” Andreas Zettel, Head of Business Development at Lucerne Economic Development, is quoted as saying in the press release. “We see great potential in the fact that the hub supports local companies, attracts skilled labour and increases the region’s attractiveness for further investment.”

    “We are convinced that the hub will boost the economy in Lucerne and position the region as an attractive location for investment and skilled labour,” adds Sacha Willemsen, initiator and co-founder of P.A.W. Hub AG.

  • Zurich as an economic magnet

    Zurich as an economic magnet

    A study recently published by the cantonal Office of Economic Affairs (AWI) on Zurich’s attractiveness as a business location compared the canton with international business centres such as Munich and London. The “Location Day” provided a platform to discuss these results and develop further strategies. According to AWI Director Fabian Streiff, although Zurich is in a good position, it faces challenges in the cost environment and a shortage of skilled labour.

    An international comparison showed that Zurich performs better than Munich when it comes to recruiting skilled labour, although the shortage of skilled workers is also noticeable here. Discussions revealed that more efficient processing of work permits and better utilisation of domestic potential are necessary to maintain competitiveness.

    Another topic was support for start-ups. While some called for more government support, others warned of the consequences of too much regulation through state intervention.

    The digitalisation of the healthcare system and the use of artificial intelligence were identified as key areas for the future. A more efficient exchange of data and the implementation of digital processes could not only reduce the workload of medical staff, but also increase the attractiveness of the location for specialists from abroad.

    Technology, skilled labour, entrepreneurship, mobility and sustainability were the key topics discussed in workshops. The discussions showed that Zurich has great potential that needs to be exploited, particularly in the areas of sustainability and digitalisation.

    The “Location Day” ended with an appeal from Government Councillor Carmen Walker Späh to fully utilise the existing potential and set the right course for the future. The results of the day should serve as a basis for concrete measures to further strengthen Zurich as an attractive business location.

  • Image of the future Upper Valais “We grow together”

    Image of the future Upper Valais “We grow together”

    The Upper Valais has been experiencing strong economic growth for several years and with it exceptional immigration. People from 119 nations live in the region today. In 2021 alone, more than 6500 people moved to Upper Valais. The region’s development is additionally influenced by global trends such as the increasing tendency towards urbanisation, new family and life models as well as a transformation of the working world through digitalisation. “In such a phase of change, it is helpful to have a common vision that everyone can orientate themselves by,” says Reinhard Imboden, President of the Upper Valais Region Association. “To ensure that such a vision of the future actually meets the needs of the population and is supported by them, everyone was invited to share their concerns and wishes, but also their priorities. Two broad-based population surveys and a carefully compiled impulse group led to the Upper Valais vision of the future that we have today.”

    Vision for the future
    Throughout the process, the fields of action for Upper Valais became clearer. On the one hand, there were the already strongly felt challenges that many other regions in Switzerland are currently facing: The population is concerned about ensuring basic medical care and coping with the shortage of skilled workers. With regard to the future of education, the population is focusing on digital and language skills and practical teaching. In the area of mobility, the public transport network and non-motorised traffic routes are to be expanded. The people of Upper Valais also see an urgent need for action in dealing with climate change. “The Valais has a high availability of renewable energy sources. The circular economy used to be the rule rather than the exception in our region. We thus have two strong levers for a more ecologically sustainable development of our region. This is something that the population wants to put to good use,” explains Tamar Hosennen, Managing Director of the RWO. The people of Upper Valais also identified the positive development of the mountain villages as an important field of action.

    The vision of the future is made available to all interested actors from politics, business and society as orientation and inspiration for their own strategy processes