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Information for Investors
Information for Investors Information for Investors Information for Investors Contents Geography ........................................................................................................ 4 Demography ..................................................................................................... 5 Labour force ...................................................................................................... 6 Economy ........................................................................................................... 8 Industry ............................................................................................................ 9 Important businesses .......................................................................................... 12 Transport .......................................................................................................... 18 Education .......................................................................................................... 19 Science and technology ....................................................................................... 22 Quality of life ..................................................................................................... 22 Environmnet ...................................................................................................... 24 Important contacts ............................................................................................. 26 1 Information for Investors Why invest in the Olomouc Region Why invest in the Olomouc Region • • • • • • • • • • strategic location in the centre of Moravia an excellent road and railway network with possibility of air transport good transport accessibility tradition and wide range of industrial production qualified, flexible and accessible labour force lower salary expenses in comparison to the rest of the Czech Republic‘s regions unemployment rate above the national average rich historical and cultural tradition support for innovative enterprises good background for high-tech companies The Olomouc Region in an overview The Olomouc Region in an overview area agricultural land arable land population population density median age GDP per capita average monthly earnings unemployment rate region capital highest point lowest point neighbouring regions state borders cities towns townships municipalities with municipal office microregions local action groups (LAG) 2 5,267 km2 281,589 hectares 209,644 hectares 639,894 inhabitants 121.5 inhabitants per km2 40.1 years 226,617 CZK (8, 093 EUR) 17,087 CZK (610 EUR) 8.4 % Olomouc Praděd mountain (1,492 m above sea level) river Morava water level (190 m above sea level) Pardubice, South Moravia, Zlín, Moravia-Silesia, Opole Voivodship Poland (104 km) 27 9 13 20 36 20 3 Information for Investors Why invest in the Olomouc Region Why invest in the Olomouc Region • • • • • • • • • • strategic location in the centre of Moravia an excellent road and railway network with possibility of air transport good transport accessibility tradition and wide range of industrial production qualified, flexible and accessible labour force lower salary expenses in comparison to the rest of the Czech Republic‘s regions unemployment rate above the national average rich historical and cultural tradition support for innovative enterprises good background for high-tech companies The Olomouc Region in an overview The Olomouc Region in an overview area agricultural land arable land population population density median age GDP per capita average monthly earnings unemployment rate region capital highest point lowest point neighbouring regions state borders cities towns townships municipalities with municipal office microregions local action groups (LAG) 2 5,267 km2 281,589 hectares 209,644 hectares 639,894 inhabitants 121.5 inhabitants per km2 40.1 years 226,617 CZK (8, 093 EUR) 17,087 CZK (610 EUR) 8.4 % Olomouc Praděd mountain (1,492 m above sea level) river Morava water level (190 m above sea level) Pardubice, South Moravia, Zlín, Moravia-Silesia, Opole Voivodship Poland (104 km) 27 9 13 20 36 20 3 Information for Investors Geography G e o g r a p hy T he area of the Olomouc Region is situated along both side of the Morava river. The region consists of five districts - Jeseník, Olomouc, Prostějov, Přerov and Šumperk. Distance of the Olomouc Region capital Demography Together with the Zlín Region, it is considered a part of the NUTS 2 greater region of Central Moravia. The region‘s capital is the city of Olomouc (population of 100,168) located 275 km from the country‘s capital, Prague. D e m o g r a p hy T he Olomouc Region with its 639,894 inhabitants is the sixth largest region of the Czech Republic in terms of population. Its population density of 121.5 inhabitants per km2, also places it with the regions with highest population density in the country. from: km: from: km: Berlin 597 Paris 1,438 Brussels 1,197 Rome 1,355 Budapest 360 Stockholm 1,572 London 1,417 Tokyo 9,050 Moscow 1,400 Warsaw 790 with districts of New York 6,600 Vienna 200 It is however true that population density varies greatly between individual minor regions and microregions, compare e.g. the population density of 58.2 inhabitants per km2 of the Jeseník District, and 159.4 inhabitants per km2 of the Přerov District. Population and population density in the individual districts of the Olomouc Region as of December 31, 2006 Area in ha Area in km2 Population Population density/km2 Number of municipalities Number of cadastral areas 526,677 5,267 639,894 121.5 398 765 Jeseník 71,897 719 41,827 58.2 24 59 Olomouc 161,778 1,618 229,171 141.7 96 225 Prostějov 76,973 770 109,633 142.4 97 144 Přerov 84,475 845 134,668 159.4 104 154 Šumperk 131,554 1,316 124,595 94.7 77 183 The Olomouc Region S of in hare divid u ‘s population as of Decem ouc Region ber 31 m o l O , 2 00 the n o s t 6 ric t s i d al ����� ����� ���� ����� ����� Jeseník 4 Olomouc Prostějov Přerov Šumperk 5 Information for Investors Geography G e o g r a p hy T he area of the Olomouc Region is situated along both side of the Morava river. The region consists of five districts - Jeseník, Olomouc, Prostějov, Přerov and Šumperk. Distance of the Olomouc Region capital Demography Together with the Zlín Region, it is considered a part of the NUTS 2 greater region of Central Moravia. The region‘s capital is the city of Olomouc (population of 100,168) located 275 km from the country‘s capital, Prague. D e m o g r a p hy T he Olomouc Region with its 639,894 inhabitants is the sixth largest region of the Czech Republic in terms of population. Its population density of 121.5 inhabitants per km2, also places it with the regions with highest population density in the country. from: km: from: km: Berlin 597 Paris 1,438 Brussels 1,197 Rome 1,355 Budapest 360 Stockholm 1,572 London 1,417 Tokyo 9,050 Moscow 1,400 Warsaw 790 with districts of New York 6,600 Vienna 200 It is however true that population density varies greatly between individual minor regions and microregions, compare e.g. the population density of 58.2 inhabitants per km2 of the Jeseník District, and 159.4 inhabitants per km2 of the Přerov District. Population and population density in the individual districts of the Olomouc Region as of December 31, 2006 Area in ha Area in km2 Population Population density/km2 Number of municipalities Number of cadastral areas 526,677 5,267 639,894 121.5 398 765 Jeseník 71,897 719 41,827 58.2 24 59 Olomouc 161,778 1,618 229,171 141.7 96 225 Prostějov 76,973 770 109,633 142.4 97 144 Přerov 84,475 845 134,668 159.4 104 154 Šumperk 131,554 1,316 124,595 94.7 77 183 The Olomouc Region S of in hare divid u ‘s population as of Decem ouc Region ber 31 m o l O , 2 00 the n o s t 6 ric t s i d al ����� ����� ���� ����� ����� Jeseník 4 Olomouc Prostějov Přerov Šumperk 5 Information for Investors 2006 39,395 40,770 39,591 36,180 31,187 Unemployment rate The Olomouc Region The majority of people have secondary education degrees. The lowest number of people with university degrees can be found in the Jeseník District. The Prostějov District has the highest number of skilled workers. 1) 12.20 1) 12.48 9.81 1) 10.31 1) 1) according to methodlogy valid until June 30, 2004 rage Ave ndiv in the i e t a r ent loym p m une 11.73 2) 9.47 2) 10.65 2) 8.97 8.88 2) 7.67 2) f the Olomouc Region idual districts o as of D ecem b er 31 , 20 06 ����� ������� ������������ ���� ������ ���� ����� 2) 2) according to methodlogy valid since July 1, 2004 ����� egion‘s population in 2006 ����� 2005 The Czech Republic people. Median age in the Olomouc region is 40.1 years (with 40.2 years being the average value for the Czech Republic according to the 2006 census). cR lomou O e h of t vels e l n atio c u Ed Total number of job applicants 2004 ������� Educational level of economically active population 2003 ������� he Olomouc Region offers qualified, flexible and accessible labour force to potential investors, with good business environment and long tradition of industrial production in the area. The total number of economically active persons is 324,278 (SLDB 2001). Age structure of the Olomouc Regions‘ population does not deviate from the Czech average. The number of people of working age (15 – 59 years) reaches 65.1 % of the population total, i.e. 416,500 2002 ������� Labour force T ������ Labour force Unemployment rate for the Olomouc Region in the years 2002 – 2006 (as of December 31 of the respective years) ���� ����� ������� ����� primary or no education secondary education without a degree secondary education with a degree college or university degree Unemployment unemployed people are people with primary edu- In the recent years, the Olomouc Region became one of the regions with highest unemployment rates in the country. The employment offices in the region agree on the fact that the largest portion of cation without any special skills or training. The figures related to job openings also show that people aiming to work in the clerical jobs are at higher risk of ending up unemployed. 6 ������� ��������� ������ ������� The most frequently realized re-qualifying courses aimed at particular skill training, such as re-qualifying in the region are motivational courses for the long-term unemployed and women returning from maternity leave. Among further courses are courses courses for skilled workers, preparation for opening one‘s own business, basic PC operation courses, or internships. Earnings in the Olomouc Region Recently, the Olomouc Region became one of the regions with lowest average gross earnings within the country. Development of average gross earnings in EUR Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 The Czech Republic (EUR) 566 604 644 678 722 The Olomouc Region (EUR) 477 512 552 572 610 7 Information for Investors 2006 39,395 40,770 39,591 36,180 31,187 Unemployment rate The Olomouc Region The majority of people have secondary education degrees. The lowest number of people with university degrees can be found in the Jeseník District. The Prostějov District has the highest number of skilled workers. 1) 12.20 1) 12.48 9.81 1) 10.31 1) 1) according to methodlogy valid until June 30, 2004 rage Ave ndiv in the i e t a r ent loym p m une 11.73 2) 9.47 2) 10.65 2) 8.97 8.88 2) 7.67 2) f the Olomouc Region idual districts o as of D ecem b er 31 , 20 06 ����� ������� ������������ ���� ������ ���� ����� 2) 2) according to methodlogy valid since July 1, 2004 ����� egion‘s population in 2006 ����� 2005 The Czech Republic people. Median age in the Olomouc region is 40.1 years (with 40.2 years being the average value for the Czech Republic according to the 2006 census). cR lomou O e h of t vels e l n atio c u Ed Total number of job applicants 2004 ������� Educational level of economically active population 2003 ������� he Olomouc Region offers qualified, flexible and accessible labour force to potential investors, with good business environment and long tradition of industrial production in the area. The total number of economically active persons is 324,278 (SLDB 2001). Age structure of the Olomouc Regions‘ population does not deviate from the Czech average. The number of people of working age (15 – 59 years) reaches 65.1 % of the population total, i.e. 416,500 2002 ������� Labour force T ������ Labour force Unemployment rate for the Olomouc Region in the years 2002 – 2006 (as of December 31 of the respective years) ���� ����� ������� ����� primary or no education secondary education without a degree secondary education with a degree college or university degree Unemployment unemployed people are people with primary edu- In the recent years, the Olomouc Region became one of the regions with highest unemployment rates in the country. The employment offices in the region agree on the fact that the largest portion of cation without any special skills or training. The figures related to job openings also show that people aiming to work in the clerical jobs are at higher risk of ending up unemployed. 6 ������� ��������� ������ ������� The most frequently realized re-qualifying courses aimed at particular skill training, such as re-qualifying in the region are motivational courses for the long-term unemployed and women returning from maternity leave. Among further courses are courses courses for skilled workers, preparation for opening one‘s own business, basic PC operation courses, or internships. Earnings in the Olomouc Region Recently, the Olomouc Region became one of the regions with lowest average gross earnings within the country. Development of average gross earnings in EUR Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 The Czech Republic (EUR) 566 604 644 678 722 The Olomouc Region (EUR) 477 512 552 572 610 7 rag Ave mouc Region and the Cze gs for the Olo ch Repu n i n r a e blic (E hly t n o UR) m s s o r eg ��� Em ublic Czech Rep e h t n i ectors t by s n e m ploy ��� Czech Republic Olomouc Region ��� ��� ��� industry ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� Economy E c o n o my T Industry he Olomouc Region has a strong industrial tradition, with well-established foundations of a wide range of specialized industry branches and qualified labour force, which provides excellent Em background for further development of all kinds of business activities. The region is prevalently industrial with highest unemployment rates in the fields of industry and construction. Employment rate in the services sector has an increasing tendency. � lomouc region ��� he O rs in t o t c se t by n e ym plo ����� ����� ��� � ����� services agriculture 8 ����� � ��� ��� � ����� building and construction industry agriculture ��� ����� civil service, education, health care services ��� ���� Information for Investors industry Industry M achine building industry is the strongest industry sector in the region. Further strong industries include chemical industry and textile manufacturing, agriculture and forestry. Electrical and electronic engineering has been the most rapidly growing industry in the past few years. Textile manufacturing and clothing industry are, together with machine building industry, among the most prevalent industries of the region, in particular in the Prostějov area and the mountain regions where they are dominant industry sectors. Food industry (building on the base provided by the primary sector of agriculture) has a strong position chiefly in the area of Haná. Chief industries of the region: building and construction industry civil service, education, health care • machine building industry • textile manufacturing and clothing industry • electrical and electronic engineering • food industry Stratification of the industry sectors The economy of the Haná area, sometimes referred to as the „business triangle“ (Olomouc, Přerov, Prostějov), is more stable and diversified than economy of the mountain regions (Šumperk, Jeseník) which suffer from stronger impact of seasonal unemployment and possibilities of their further development are limited by the existing infrastructure, especially Jeseník when it comes to transport. Šumperk The central part of the region has good background for fur� �� � ����������� �������� � � � ther development of Olomouc the services sector and the whole region has Prostějov Přerov disposition for tourism growth. 9 rag Ave mouc Region and the Cze gs for the Olo ch Repu n i n r a e blic (E hly t n o UR) m s s o r eg ��� Em ublic Czech Rep e h t n i ectors t by s n e m ploy ��� Czech Republic Olomouc Region ��� ��� ��� industry ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� Economy E c o n o my T Industry he Olomouc Region has a strong industrial tradition, with well-established foundations of a wide range of specialized industry branches and qualified labour force, which provides excellent Em background for further development of all kinds of business activities. The region is prevalently industrial with highest unemployment rates in the fields of industry and construction. Employment rate in the services sector has an increasing tendency. � lomouc region ��� he O rs in t o t c se t by n e ym plo ����� ����� ��� � ����� services agriculture 8 ����� � ��� ��� � ����� building and construction industry agriculture ��� ����� civil service, education, health care services ��� ���� Information for Investors industry Industry M achine building industry is the strongest industry sector in the region. Further strong industries include chemical industry and textile manufacturing, agriculture and forestry. Electrical and electronic engineering has been the most rapidly growing industry in the past few years. Textile manufacturing and clothing industry are, together with machine building industry, among the most prevalent industries of the region, in particular in the Prostějov area and the mountain regions where they are dominant industry sectors. Food industry (building on the base provided by the primary sector of agriculture) has a strong position chiefly in the area of Haná. Chief industries of the region: building and construction industry civil service, education, health care • machine building industry • textile manufacturing and clothing industry • electrical and electronic engineering • food industry Stratification of the industry sectors The economy of the Haná area, sometimes referred to as the „business triangle“ (Olomouc, Přerov, Prostějov), is more stable and diversified than economy of the mountain regions (Šumperk, Jeseník) which suffer from stronger impact of seasonal unemployment and possibilities of their further development are limited by the existing infrastructure, especially Jeseník when it comes to transport. Šumperk The central part of the region has good background for fur� �� � ����������� �������� � � � ther development of Olomouc the services sector and the whole region has Prostějov Přerov disposition for tourism growth. 9 Information for Investors GDP The Olomouc Region‘s gross domestic product per capita was 8,093 EUR (226,617 CZK) in 2005, placing the region 13th, i.e. second but the last, among the Czech Republic‘s regions. The Czech Republic‘s average GDP per capita is 10,365 EUR (290,232 CZK, excluding Prague would significantly decrease the figure to 8,897 EUR, 249,112 CZK per capita, as Prague differs greatly from the rest of the country‘s regions with its 21,675 EUR, 606,925 CZK per capita GDP). The region‘s percentual share on the country‘s GDP of 4.88% places it 8th among the Czech Republic‘s regions. Support of economic development The Czech Republic in % 100,0 100,0 0,5 4,5 - 4,1 0,5 0,4 97,5 90,3 Food industry 8,9 8,8 Textile and clothing industry 10,6 4,8 Leatherworking industry i.d. 0,5 Wood industry 1,6 1,6 Paper and fibre industry 4,0 3,2 - 0,3 Chemical and pharmaceutical industry i.d. 3,3 Rubber and plastics industry 2,7 5,7 Other non-metal mineral processing industry 5,6 6,1 Metalworking and processing industry 12,7 12,9 Machine building industry 17,2 11,7 Electrical engineering and optics industry 22,5 14,2 Automotive industry and vehicle production 8,2 13,5 Other processing industries 1,1 3,8 2,0 5,1 Industry employees total Mineral mining industries Energy resources mining industry Other mineral mining industry Processing industries Coke and nuclear fuel processing industry Production and distribution of electricity, water and gas Small and medium enterprises Another phenomenon influencing economic climate of the region is the status and development of small a medium enterprises. There are 13,540 small companies (with 1–24 employees) operating in the region, accounting for nearly 90% of all employers. At the same time, there are 1,408 medium enterprises (25-249 employees) and 100 large businesses (250 or more employees) in the region. 10 Larger enterprises (25 or more employees) account for only 10% of all employers, they nevertheless employ three times the number of employees employed by small companies. Small companies (of up to 24 employees) together with sole proprietors count 109,915 entrepreneurs registered in 2007. Development of small companies, in particular in the services sector, compensated for the decreasing number of jobs in agribusiness. Regional Agency for Development of Central Moravia (Regionální agentura pro rozvoj střední Moravy, RARSM) was founded by Central Moravia Municipalities Union (SOSM) and the municipal council of the city of Olomouc. The agency‘s mission statement is to solve local problems and coordinate development and growth strategy of the region. Microregions are unions of municipalities, founded in order to support development of the given area. Such unions enable the municipalities to realize projects which would not be feasible There are several institutions and organizations aiming to support economic development and cooperation between the public and private sectors in the region, each fulfilling its specific role. Among them are: Average registered number of industry sector employees in 2006 (natural persons) employed by companies with 100 and more employees in the region The Olomouc Region in % The Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University in Olomouc (VTP UP), supports founding of technology-oriented businesses based on results of the university‘s scientific research. The Science and Technology Park consists of a Centre for Technology Transfer, laboratories of the Applied Research Centre and Business Incubator providing support for starting innovative businesses. CzechInvest, the Olomouc Region branch works with the municipal officials and administration representatives to find new possibilities of business development in the region. It offers consultations concerning possibilities of support for businesses by the EU structural funds programmes provided by Czechinvest. Czechinvest also works with companies to help them realize investments in the region. Central Moravia Municipalities Union (Sdružení obcí střední Moravy, SOSM) is a voluntary organization formed by municipalities prevalently located in the Olomouc region, although there are some members from the areas of Moravská Třebová, Rýmařov and south Moravia as well. The Union provides chiefly coordinati on and counselling services and strives to sup port economic and cultural growth of towns and villages of central Moravia. As of this writing there are 133 members in the Union. for any one individual town or village, or projects of general importance. There are 36 microregions in the Olomouc Region. Individual municipalities can apply for membership in several unions at the same time, which accounts for overlapping between some of the microregions. Local action groups (LAG) are being founded thanks to the LEADER method, based on local partnership and unified development strategy. LAGs are formed by Civil Service representatives, businessmen and representatives of local charities. There are 20 LAGs in the Olomouc Region, two of which include members from the neighbouring regions. Certain LAGs are directly related to microregions, while others are completely independent of them. Chambers of commerce. There is a chamber of commerce in each of the region‘s districts. Apart from them, there is also Region Chamber of Commerce. The chambers‘ chief mission is to help promote trade and enterprise and sup port small to mid-sized businesses in the area. 11 Information for Investors GDP The Olomouc Region‘s gross domestic product per capita was 8,093 EUR (226,617 CZK) in 2005, placing the region 13th, i.e. second but the last, among the Czech Republic‘s regions. The Czech Republic‘s average GDP per capita is 10,365 EUR (290,232 CZK, excluding Prague would significantly decrease the figure to 8,897 EUR, 249,112 CZK per capita, as Prague differs greatly from the rest of the country‘s regions with its 21,675 EUR, 606,925 CZK per capita GDP). The region‘s percentual share on the country‘s GDP of 4.88% places it 8th among the Czech Republic‘s regions. Support of economic development The Czech Republic in % 100,0 100,0 0,5 4,5 - 4,1 0,5 0,4 97,5 90,3 Food industry 8,9 8,8 Textile and clothing industry 10,6 4,8 Leatherworking industry i.d. 0,5 Wood industry 1,6 1,6 Paper and fibre industry 4,0 3,2 - 0,3 Chemical and pharmaceutical industry i.d. 3,3 Rubber and plastics industry 2,7 5,7 Other non-metal mineral processing industry 5,6 6,1 Metalworking and processing industry 12,7 12,9 Machine building industry 17,2 11,7 Electrical engineering and optics industry 22,5 14,2 Automotive industry and vehicle production 8,2 13,5 Other processing industries 1,1 3,8 2,0 5,1 Industry employees total Mineral mining industries Energy resources mining industry Other mineral mining industry Processing industries Coke and nuclear fuel processing industry Production and distribution of electricity, water and gas Small and medium enterprises Another phenomenon influencing economic climate of the region is the status and development of small a medium enterprises. There are 13,540 small companies (with 1–24 employees) operating in the region, accounting for nearly 90% of all employers. At the same time, there are 1,408 medium enterprises (25-249 employees) and 100 large businesses (250 or more employees) in the region. 10 Larger enterprises (25 or more employees) account for only 10% of all employers, they nevertheless employ three times the number of employees employed by small companies. Small companies (of up to 24 employees) together with sole proprietors count 109,915 entrepreneurs registered in 2007. Development of small companies, in particular in the services sector, compensated for the decreasing number of jobs in agribusiness. Regional Agency for Development of Central Moravia (Regionální agentura pro rozvoj střední Moravy, RARSM) was founded by Central Moravia Municipalities Union (SOSM) and the municipal council of the city of Olomouc. The agency‘s mission statement is to solve local problems and coordinate development and growth strategy of the region. Microregions are unions of municipalities, founded in order to support development of the given area. Such unions enable the municipalities to realize projects which would not be feasible There are several institutions and organizations aiming to support economic development and cooperation between the public and private sectors in the region, each fulfilling its specific role. Among them are: Average registered number of industry sector employees in 2006 (natural persons) employed by companies with 100 and more employees in the region The Olomouc Region in % The Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University in Olomouc (VTP UP), supports founding of technology-oriented businesses based on results of the university‘s scientific research. The Science and Technology Park consists of a Centre for Technology Transfer, laboratories of the Applied Research Centre and Business Incubator providing support for starting innovative businesses. CzechInvest, the Olomouc Region branch works with the municipal officials and administration representatives to find new possibilities of business development in the region. It offers consultations concerning possibilities of support for businesses by the EU structural funds programmes provided by Czechinvest. Czechinvest also works with companies to help them realize investments in the region. Central Moravia Municipalities Union (Sdružení obcí střední Moravy, SOSM) is a voluntary organization formed by municipalities prevalently located in the Olomouc region, although there are some members from the areas of Moravská Třebová, Rýmařov and south Moravia as well. The Union provides chiefly coordinati on and counselling services and strives to sup port economic and cultural growth of towns and villages of central Moravia. As of this writing there are 133 members in the Union. for any one individual town or village, or projects of general importance. There are 36 microregions in the Olomouc Region. Individual municipalities can apply for membership in several unions at the same time, which accounts for overlapping between some of the microregions. Local action groups (LAG) are being founded thanks to the LEADER method, based on local partnership and unified development strategy. LAGs are formed by Civil Service representatives, businessmen and representatives of local charities. There are 20 LAGs in the Olomouc Region, two of which include members from the neighbouring regions. Certain LAGs are directly related to microregions, while others are completely independent of them. Chambers of commerce. There is a chamber of commerce in each of the region‘s districts. Apart from them, there is also Region Chamber of Commerce. The chambers‘ chief mission is to help promote trade and enterprise and sup port small to mid-sized businesses in the area. 11 Information for Investors Chamber of Agriculture of the Czech Republic was established by the Chamber of Agriculture Act and resides in Olomouc. Branches of the Chamber of Agriculture can be found in all individual districts of the region. Their aim is to support business activities in the fields of agriculture, food industry and forestry, to promote and protect the interests of their members. Clusters are mutually beneficial partnerships of small and mid-sized businesses from the same region, universities and local institutions, with various benefits for all members. There are currently three clusters operating in the region: Czech Trailer and Accessories Cluster (CTAC), Czech Nanotechnology Cluster and Information Technology Cluster Olomouc (ITEKO). A fourth cluster, which is to associate textile and clothing companies from the Moravia-Silesia Region, Olomouc Region and South Moravia Region, has not been established as yet. Important businesses Important businesses An overview of important manufacturing businesses - companies with more than 200 employees, as of 2nd quarter 2007 Olomouc area Company City Employee category AŽD Praha s.r.o., manufacturing plant Olomouc Olomouc 200 - 249 AŽD Praha s.r.o., manufacturing plant Olomouc Olomouc CAT - GATO, s.r.o. Lutín FARMAK, a.s. Olomouc 200 - 249 Production Industry sector production, assembly and service of electrical and electronic communication, security and informati- engineering on technologies for transport industry assembly of communication and security devices for Czech Railways and other industry sectors electrical and electronic engineering 200 - 249 production of pet supplies and accessories processing industry 250 - 499 production of pharmaceutical substances, production of basics for drugs, medicaments, detergents and disinfectants pharmaceutical industry FOUNDEIK, s.r.o. Hlubočky 250 - 499 foundry machine building industry GEMO Olomouc, spol. s r.o. Olomouc 250 - 499 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry GRANITOL, a.s. Moravský Beroun 250 - 499 production and processing of plastics - plastic covers plastics industry Holinka Stanislav a.s. Hněvotín 250 - 499 bread and pastry production food industry HTM Sport Litovel 250 - 499 sport accessories production (Head brand) processing industry Invensys Appliance Controls s.r.o. Šternberk 250 - 499 manufacturing, installation and service of electric machines and devices electrical and electronic engineering IRCR Manufakturing, s.r.o. Uničov 200 - 249 manufacturing of machines and devices for general use, pump and compressor production machine building industry 12 JOHN CRANE SIGMA a.s. Lutín 250 - 499 sealing system production machine building industry KIMBERLY - CLARK, a.s. Litovel 200 - 249 production of sanitary accessories and toilet rolls paper industry Miele technika s.r.o. Uničov 500 - 999 household appliance production (washing machines) electrical and electronic engineering M.L.S. Holice, s.r.o. (Leroy Somer) Olomouc MORA AEROSPACE, a.s. - Honeywell Hlubočky-Mar.Ú. 500 - 999 manufacturing of heatproof components for aircraft engines and titanium components MORA MORAVIA, s. r. o. Hlubočky-Mar.Ú. 500 - 999 production of non-electrical household machine building industry appliances, especially stoves Moravské železárny, a.s. Olomouc 250 - 499 manufacturing of cast-iron pipes, castings, fittings, forgings machine building industry Nestlé Česko s.r.o., závod Zora Olomouc 500 - 999 chocolate and chocolate-based sweets production food industry OLMA, a.s. Olomouc 250 - 499 dairy products food industry PANAV, a. s. Senice na Hané 250 - 499 manufacturing and service of trailers and semi-trailers for motor vehicles automotive industry PAPCEL, a.s. Litovel 250 - 499 manufacturing and assembly of paper industry devices machine building industry PENAM, a.s., pekárna Olomouc Olomouc 200 - 249 bread and pastry production food industry Pivovar Litovel, a.s. Litovel 200 - 249 beer production food industry Presbeton Nova, s.r.o. Olomouc 200 - 249 concrete construction parts and paving production building and construction industry Senior automotive Czech s.r.o. Olomouc 200 - 249 production of aluminium and steel pipes and other components for automotive industry machine building industry SETUZA a.s., závod Olomouc Olomouc 250 - 499 production of unrefined and refined oil,methyl esters, technical bio-oil processing industry SEV Litovel, s.r.o. Litovel 200 - 249 gramophone and car accessories production electrical and electronic engineering SKANSKA DS a.s. Olomouc 500 - 999 motorway, road, bridge, railway and en- building and construction vironment-friendly landfill construction industry SIGMA GROUP a. s. Lutín 1000 - 1999 production and service of electrical machines and devices, manufacturing of electric motors and synchronous alternators electrical and electronic engineering machine building industry 250 - 499 pump manufacturing automotive industry Timken Česká republika s.r.o. Olomouc 250 - 499 bearing production machine building industry UNEX a.s. Uničov 500 - 999 production, assembly and service of construction and mining machinery machine building industry UNEX Slévárna Uničov 250 - 499 foundry, metalworking, smithing machine building industry VCES a.s. Olomouc 200 - 249 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry VOP-026 Šternberk s.p. Šternberk 250 - 499 arms and ammunition production, disposal of military devices machine building industry WANZL spol. s r.o. Hněvotín 200-249 trolley and other shop accessories production machine building industry 13 Information for Investors Chamber of Agriculture of the Czech Republic was established by the Chamber of Agriculture Act and resides in Olomouc. Branches of the Chamber of Agriculture can be found in all individual districts of the region. Their aim is to support business activities in the fields of agriculture, food industry and forestry, to promote and protect the interests of their members. Clusters are mutually beneficial partnerships of small and mid-sized businesses from the same region, universities and local institutions, with various benefits for all members. There are currently three clusters operating in the region: Czech Trailer and Accessories Cluster (CTAC), Czech Nanotechnology Cluster and Information Technology Cluster Olomouc (ITEKO). A fourth cluster, which is to associate textile and clothing companies from the Moravia-Silesia Region, Olomouc Region and South Moravia Region, has not been established as yet. Important businesses Important businesses An overview of important manufacturing businesses - companies with more than 200 employees, as of 2nd quarter 2007 Olomouc area Company City Employee category AŽD Praha s.r.o., manufacturing plant Olomouc Olomouc 200 - 249 AŽD Praha s.r.o., manufacturing plant Olomouc Olomouc CAT - GATO, s.r.o. Lutín FARMAK, a.s. Olomouc 200 - 249 Production Industry sector production, assembly and service of electrical and electronic communication, security and informati- engineering on technologies for transport industry assembly of communication and security devices for Czech Railways and other industry sectors electrical and electronic engineering 200 - 249 production of pet supplies and accessories processing industry 250 - 499 production of pharmaceutical substances, production of basics for drugs, medicaments, detergents and disinfectants pharmaceutical industry FOUNDEIK, s.r.o. Hlubočky 250 - 499 foundry machine building industry GEMO Olomouc, spol. s r.o. Olomouc 250 - 499 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry GRANITOL, a.s. Moravský Beroun 250 - 499 production and processing of plastics - plastic covers plastics industry Holinka Stanislav a.s. Hněvotín 250 - 499 bread and pastry production food industry HTM Sport Litovel 250 - 499 sport accessories production (Head brand) processing industry Invensys Appliance Controls s.r.o. Šternberk 250 - 499 manufacturing, installation and service of electric machines and devices electrical and electronic engineering IRCR Manufakturing, s.r.o. Uničov 200 - 249 manufacturing of machines and devices for general use, pump and compressor production machine building industry 12 JOHN CRANE SIGMA a.s. Lutín 250 - 499 sealing system production machine building industry KIMBERLY - CLARK, a.s. Litovel 200 - 249 production of sanitary accessories and toilet rolls paper industry Miele technika s.r.o. Uničov 500 - 999 household appliance production (washing machines) electrical and electronic engineering M.L.S. Holice, s.r.o. (Leroy Somer) Olomouc MORA AEROSPACE, a.s. - Honeywell Hlubočky-Mar.Ú. 500 - 999 manufacturing of heatproof components for aircraft engines and titanium components MORA MORAVIA, s. r. o. Hlubočky-Mar.Ú. 500 - 999 production of non-electrical household machine building industry appliances, especially stoves Moravské železárny, a.s. Olomouc 250 - 499 manufacturing of cast-iron pipes, castings, fittings, forgings machine building industry Nestlé Česko s.r.o., závod Zora Olomouc 500 - 999 chocolate and chocolate-based sweets production food industry OLMA, a.s. Olomouc 250 - 499 dairy products food industry PANAV, a. s. Senice na Hané 250 - 499 manufacturing and service of trailers and semi-trailers for motor vehicles automotive industry PAPCEL, a.s. Litovel 250 - 499 manufacturing and assembly of paper industry devices machine building industry PENAM, a.s., pekárna Olomouc Olomouc 200 - 249 bread and pastry production food industry Pivovar Litovel, a.s. Litovel 200 - 249 beer production food industry Presbeton Nova, s.r.o. Olomouc 200 - 249 concrete construction parts and paving production building and construction industry Senior automotive Czech s.r.o. Olomouc 200 - 249 production of aluminium and steel pipes and other components for automotive industry machine building industry SETUZA a.s., závod Olomouc Olomouc 250 - 499 production of unrefined and refined oil,methyl esters, technical bio-oil processing industry SEV Litovel, s.r.o. Litovel 200 - 249 gramophone and car accessories production electrical and electronic engineering SKANSKA DS a.s. Olomouc 500 - 999 motorway, road, bridge, railway and en- building and construction vironment-friendly landfill construction industry SIGMA GROUP a. s. Lutín 1000 - 1999 production and service of electrical machines and devices, manufacturing of electric motors and synchronous alternators electrical and electronic engineering machine building industry 250 - 499 pump manufacturing automotive industry Timken Česká republika s.r.o. Olomouc 250 - 499 bearing production machine building industry UNEX a.s. Uničov 500 - 999 production, assembly and service of construction and mining machinery machine building industry UNEX Slévárna Uničov 250 - 499 foundry, metalworking, smithing machine building industry VCES a.s. Olomouc 200 - 249 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry VOP-026 Šternberk s.p. Šternberk 250 - 499 arms and ammunition production, disposal of military devices machine building industry WANZL spol. s r.o. Hněvotín 200-249 trolley and other shop accessories production machine building industry 13 Information for Investors Prostějov area Přerov area Company City Employee category Agrop Nova, a.s. Ptení „AMF Reece CR, a.s.„ Prostějov Production Industry sector Company City 200 - 249 ply and veneer production, wood products wood industry 200 - 249 production of machinery for textile, clothing and leather processing industry machine building industry Lindab-Astron s.r.o. Přerov (formerly known as Astron Buildings s.r.o.) Gambro-Meopta, s. r. o. Employee category Production Industry sector 250 - 499 steel framework systems for buildings, halls metalworking industry Přerov 250 - 499 sanitary and surgical accessories production medical devices KAZETO, spol. s r. o. Přerov 500 - 999 corrugated paper and cardboard production - cardboard accessories for office and home, cardboard suitcases paper industry Multidisplay s.r.o (formerly known as L.G. Philips Displays) Hranice 500 - 999 television screen production electrical and electronic engineering Meopta - optika, s.r.o. Přerov Montáže Přerov a.s. Přerov 200 - 249 production of steel frameworks, device components, construction, reconstruction and restoration of complete plants metalworking, building and construction industry Pivovar ZUBR a.s. Přerov 200 - 249 beer production food industry PRECHEZA, a. s. Přerov 500 - 999 colour and pigment production chemical industry PSP Engineering, a. s. Přerov 500 - 999 construction and mining machinery production, supplies and assembly of complete plants machine building industry CZ Eika, s.r.o. Prostějov 251 - 499 production of electrical devices and household appliances electrical and electronic engineering DT mostárna, a.s. Prostějov 250-499 metal bridge and bridge construction component production metalworking industry GALA, a.s. Prostějov 250 - 499 luggage and saddlery products processing industry Hanácké železárny a pérovny, a.s Prostějov 200 - 249 connection accessories, chain and spring production metalworking industry Helar, s.r.o. Prostějov 250 - 499 end consumption plastics products - helmet production plastics industry Javořice, a.s. Ptení 250 - 499 sawmill lumber processing and wood impregnation wood industry MAKOVEC v.o.s. Prostějov 250 - 499 meat production and processing food industry MICOS, s. r. o. Prostějov 200 - 249 wiring systems electrical and electronic engineering MUBEA - HZP s.r.o. Prostějov 250 - 499 motor vehicle component and accessories production machine building industry Oděvní podnik, a.s. Prostějov PRECIOSA , a.s. Brodek u Konice 200 - 249 machine and device production machine building industry PSP Slévárna, a. s. Přerov 250 - 499 metal casting metalworking industry PRIMA Group, a.s. Nezamyslice 200 - 249 meat production and processing food industry Sigma pumpy Hranice, s. r. o. Hranice 250 - 499 machine building industry Slévárna ANAH Prostějov, s.r.o. Prostějov 200 - 249 steel casting machine building industry pump and compressor production; manufacturing of mechanically propelled machinery SSI Schäfer, s. r. o. Hranice 500 - 999 Prostějov 250 - 499 textile weaving textile manufacturing and clothing industry production of metal framework and components, storage facility equipment metalworking industry Toray Textiles Central Europe s.r.o. 14 2000 a více ready-made clothing production textile manufacturing and clothing industry 2000 a více optical and photographic device production optics 15 Information for Investors Prostějov area Přerov area Company City Employee category Agrop Nova, a.s. Ptení „AMF Reece CR, a.s.„ Prostějov Production Industry sector Company City 200 - 249 ply and veneer production, wood products wood industry 200 - 249 production of machinery for textile, clothing and leather processing industry machine building industry Lindab-Astron s.r.o. Přerov (formerly known as Astron Buildings s.r.o.) Gambro-Meopta, s. r. o. Employee category Production Industry sector 250 - 499 steel framework systems for buildings, halls metalworking industry Přerov 250 - 499 sanitary and surgical accessories production medical devices KAZETO, spol. s r. o. Přerov 500 - 999 corrugated paper and cardboard production - cardboard accessories for office and home, cardboard suitcases paper industry Multidisplay s.r.o (formerly known as L.G. Philips Displays) Hranice 500 - 999 television screen production electrical and electronic engineering Meopta - optika, s.r.o. Přerov Montáže Přerov a.s. Přerov 200 - 249 production of steel frameworks, device components, construction, reconstruction and restoration of complete plants metalworking, building and construction industry Pivovar ZUBR a.s. Přerov 200 - 249 beer production food industry PRECHEZA, a. s. Přerov 500 - 999 colour and pigment production chemical industry PSP Engineering, a. s. Přerov 500 - 999 construction and mining machinery production, supplies and assembly of complete plants machine building industry CZ Eika, s.r.o. Prostějov 251 - 499 production of electrical devices and household appliances electrical and electronic engineering DT mostárna, a.s. Prostějov 250-499 metal bridge and bridge construction component production metalworking industry GALA, a.s. Prostějov 250 - 499 luggage and saddlery products processing industry Hanácké železárny a pérovny, a.s Prostějov 200 - 249 connection accessories, chain and spring production metalworking industry Helar, s.r.o. Prostějov 250 - 499 end consumption plastics products - helmet production plastics industry Javořice, a.s. Ptení 250 - 499 sawmill lumber processing and wood impregnation wood industry MAKOVEC v.o.s. Prostějov 250 - 499 meat production and processing food industry MICOS, s. r. o. Prostějov 200 - 249 wiring systems electrical and electronic engineering MUBEA - HZP s.r.o. Prostějov 250 - 499 motor vehicle component and accessories production machine building industry Oděvní podnik, a.s. Prostějov PRECIOSA , a.s. Brodek u Konice 200 - 249 machine and device production machine building industry PSP Slévárna, a. s. Přerov 250 - 499 metal casting metalworking industry PRIMA Group, a.s. Nezamyslice 200 - 249 meat production and processing food industry Sigma pumpy Hranice, s. r. o. Hranice 250 - 499 machine building industry Slévárna ANAH Prostějov, s.r.o. Prostějov 200 - 249 steel casting machine building industry pump and compressor production; manufacturing of mechanically propelled machinery SSI Schäfer, s. r. o. Hranice 500 - 999 Prostějov 250 - 499 textile weaving textile manufacturing and clothing industry production of metal framework and components, storage facility equipment metalworking industry Toray Textiles Central Europe s.r.o. 14 2000 a více ready-made clothing production textile manufacturing and clothing industry 2000 a více optical and photographic device production optics 15 Information for Investors Šumperk area Jesenik area Company City Employee category CeramTec Czech Republic,s.r.o. Šumperk 250 - 499 Ekozis, s. r. o. Zábřeh EPCOS s.r.o. součást společnosti SIEMENS Matsushita Šumperk FORTEX - AGS, a.s. Šumperk 250 - 499 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry HELLA AUTOTECHNIK NOVA, s. r. o. Mohelnice 500 - 999 production of electrical accessories for automotive industry electrical and electronic engineering Klein & Blažek, s. r. o. Štíty 500 - 999 production of components and accessories for motor vehicles MEP Postřelmov, a. s. Postřelmov 500 - 999 Slovácké strojírny a.s. Zábřeh 200 - 249 250 - 499 Production Industry sector Company City Employee category Production Industry sector production and development of technical ceramics ceramic industry CE WOOD, a.s. Jeseník 200 - 249 timber harvesting forestry Česko - slezská výrobní, a.s. Zlaté Hory 250 - 449 metal framework and component production metalworking industry buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry Moravolesk, a.s. Lipová - lázně 250 - 499 production and processing of domestic glass glass industry electrical and electronic engineering Oděvní podnik, a.s. Jeseník 250 - 499 clothing production textile manufacturing and clothing industry Omya CZ, s.r.o. Vápenná 100 - 199 marble production and processing mineral mining industry, building and construction industry Plastcon product s.r.o. Mikulovice 150 - 199 production of rubber and plastics products plastics industry Řetězárna, a. s. Česká Ves 250 - 499 production of wire, screw, nail, chain and spring goods metalworking industry automotive industry Slezský kámen, a. s. Jeseník 200 - 249 stone mining and processing for building and construction industry mineral mining industry, building and construction industry production of electrical distribution and switching devices electrical and electronic engineering STOMIX spol. s r.o. Žulová 100 - 199 development, production and application of construction materials building and construction industry production of metallurgy-oriented machinery, distributors, switch-boards machine building industry Vítkovice Hard, a.s. Jeseník 250 - 499 steel frameworks, housing and sanitary containers, other metal products metalworking industry WAREX spol. s r.o. Supíkovice 150 - 199 metal constructions and products metalworking industry 1000 - 1999 magnetic components for electrical appliances (washing machines, etc.) Olšanské papírny, a.s. Lukavice 500 - 999 fibre, paper and cardboard production paper industry OP papírna, s.r.o. Olšany 250 - 499 paper and cardboard production paper industry Pars nova, a. s. Šumperk 500 - 999 production, maintenance and service of railway vehicles automotive industry Pramet Tools, s. r. o. Šumperk 250 - 499 production, development and sales of instruments made from sintered carbide metalworking industry Siemens Elektromotory s.r. o. Mohelnice SULKO s.r.o. Zábřeh 250 - 999 plastic door and window production building and construction industry, processing industry SUMTEX CZ, s. r. o. Šumperk 250 - 499 production of other types of clothing and clothing accessories textile manufacturing and clothing industry ÚSOVSKO, a. s. Klopina 250 - 499 flour-milling products food industry Velosteel trading, a.s. Loučná n/Desnou 200 - 249 bicycle production processing industry ZKL Hanušovice a.s. Hanušovice 250 - 499 pipe programme for automotive industry machine building industry 16 1000 a více production of electric motors, generators and transformers (castings, motors) *certain companies in the Jeseník area have lower number of employee electrical and electronic engineering 17 Information for Investors Šumperk area Jesenik area Company City Employee category CeramTec Czech Republic,s.r.o. Šumperk 250 - 499 Ekozis, s. r. o. Zábřeh EPCOS s.r.o. součást společnosti SIEMENS Matsushita Šumperk FORTEX - AGS, a.s. Šumperk 250 - 499 buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry HELLA AUTOTECHNIK NOVA, s. r. o. Mohelnice 500 - 999 production of electrical accessories for automotive industry electrical and electronic engineering Klein & Blažek, s. r. o. Štíty 500 - 999 production of components and accessories for motor vehicles MEP Postřelmov, a. s. Postřelmov 500 - 999 Slovácké strojírny a.s. Zábřeh 200 - 249 250 - 499 Production Industry sector Company City Employee category Production Industry sector production and development of technical ceramics ceramic industry CE WOOD, a.s. Jeseník 200 - 249 timber harvesting forestry Česko - slezská výrobní, a.s. Zlaté Hory 250 - 449 metal framework and component production metalworking industry buildings and civil engineering works construction building and construction industry Moravolesk, a.s. Lipová - lázně 250 - 499 production and processing of domestic glass glass industry electrical and electronic engineering Oděvní podnik, a.s. Jeseník 250 - 499 clothing production textile manufacturing and clothing industry Omya CZ, s.r.o. Vápenná 100 - 199 marble production and processing mineral mining industry, building and construction industry Plastcon product s.r.o. Mikulovice 150 - 199 production of rubber and plastics products plastics industry Řetězárna, a. s. Česká Ves 250 - 499 production of wire, screw, nail, chain and spring goods metalworking industry automotive industry Slezský kámen, a. s. Jeseník 200 - 249 stone mining and processing for building and construction industry mineral mining industry, building and construction industry production of electrical distribution and switching devices electrical and electronic engineering STOMIX spol. s r.o. Žulová 100 - 199 development, production and application of construction materials building and construction industry production of metallurgy-oriented machinery, distributors, switch-boards machine building industry Vítkovice Hard, a.s. Jeseník 250 - 499 steel frameworks, housing and sanitary containers, other metal products metalworking industry WAREX spol. s r.o. Supíkovice 150 - 199 metal constructions and products metalworking industry 1000 - 1999 magnetic components for electrical appliances (washing machines, etc.) Olšanské papírny, a.s. Lukavice 500 - 999 fibre, paper and cardboard production paper industry OP papírna, s.r.o. Olšany 250 - 499 paper and cardboard production paper industry Pars nova, a. s. Šumperk 500 - 999 production, maintenance and service of railway vehicles automotive industry Pramet Tools, s. r. o. Šumperk 250 - 499 production, development and sales of instruments made from sintered carbide metalworking industry Siemens Elektromotory s.r. o. Mohelnice SULKO s.r.o. Zábřeh 250 - 999 plastic door and window production building and construction industry, processing industry SUMTEX CZ, s. r. o. Šumperk 250 - 499 production of other types of clothing and clothing accessories textile manufacturing and clothing industry ÚSOVSKO, a. s. Klopina 250 - 499 flour-milling products food industry Velosteel trading, a.s. Loučná n/Desnou 200 - 249 bicycle production processing industry ZKL Hanušovice a.s. Hanušovice 250 - 499 pipe programme for automotive industry machine building industry 16 1000 a více production of electric motors, generators and transformers (castings, motors) *certain companies in the Jeseník area have lower number of employee electrical and electronic engineering 17 Information for Investors Transport Tr a n s p o r t A ny development of business activities is strongly influenced by transport accessibility. The Olomouc Region has a well built road network which is being improved continuously. While the railways are distributed in the region‘s area rather evenly, the motorways and carriageways are concentrated mostly in the southern central part of the region. Road and railway network Density in the OR (km/km2) Density in the CR (km/km2) motorways and carriageways 0.013 0.01 other roads 0.655 0.688 railways 0.113 0.12 Roads In October 2005, the first section of a motorway was opened in the Olomouc Region, namely a part of the D1 motorway between Vyškov and Mořice, 6.1 km long. Further sections of the D1 motorway are being built, with the motorway expected to eventually connect to the D47 motorway near the town of Lipník nad Bečvou. The most important roads crossing the Olomouc Region area D1 Vyškov–Brno R 46 Olomouc–Vyškov To improve the transport accessibility of the northern part of the region, the Olomouc Region officials promote reconstruction and building of new parts of the 1st class road between Mohelnice – Šumperk – Jeseník – Mikulovice, which will in turn improve the overall transport accessibility in the whole region. Airports There are a total of seven local airports in the region: Přerov, Hranice, Prostějov, Olomouc, Bohuňovice, Šumperk, Jeseník–Mikulovice. While the Olomouc airport has the official status of a public international airport, it is however not used for regular public air transport. Closest airports with regular flights (distance from the centre of the region – the city of Olomouc) Brno–Tuřany 75 km Ostrava–Mošnov 80 km Praha–Ruzyně – via Brno 310 km Railways There is an important railway junction near the city of Přerov where two high-speed international railway corridors meet, with plans for construction of Central Moravia public logistics centre and combined transport terminal. The most important railway lines crossing the Olomouc Region 270 (Praha) Česká Třebová–Olomouc–Přerov (Bohumín) 290 Olomouc–Šumperk 301 Olomouc–Nezamyslice–Brno 310 Olomouc–Krnov–Opava 330 Přerov–Břeclav The high speed railway corridor on the line 270 between Česká Třebová and Přerov is still being built in the parts between Přerov – Olomouc, Červenka – Zábřeh – Krasíkov, a junction is under construction in Zábřeh na Moravě. Education Education T here is a stable network of primary schools, bilingual sections: English, French and Spanish. grammar schools, vocational school and apprentice schools with a wide range of specializations in the Olomouc Region. The number of student taking educational courses ending with a secondary education degree is expected to rise to nearly 75% by the year 2010. Local colleges are based on the tradition of post-secondary degree education, which is why most of them operate in partial coexistence with secondary vocational schools. The colleges offer further education in electrical engineering and electronics and other industry-oriented specializations, with health care, social care and economics study programmes recently opened in the districts of Olomouc, Přerov and Šumperk. Secondary education institutions There are a total of 95 secondary schools in Olomouc. Three of the grammar schools also have An overview of secondary schools in the school year 2006/2007 Grammar schools Vocational schools Secondary apprentice schools Apprentice and Practical schools Collages Olomouc 8 11 14 9 4 Přerov 5 12 7 4 1 Prostějov 4 8 6 3 0 Šumperk 2 10 6 3 2 Jeseník 1 3 3 2 0 Total 20 44 36 21 7 (connects to D1 Vyškov–Brno–Praha) R 35 Mohelnice–Olomouc–Lipník nad Bečvou I/55 Olomouc–Přerov–Hulín 18 19 Information for Investors Transport Tr a n s p o r t A ny development of business activities is strongly influenced by transport accessibility. The Olomouc Region has a well built road network which is being improved continuously. While the railways are distributed in the region‘s area rather evenly, the motorways and carriageways are concentrated mostly in the southern central part of the region. Road and railway network Density in the OR (km/km2) Density in the CR (km/km2) motorways and carriageways 0.013 0.01 other roads 0.655 0.688 railways 0.113 0.12 Roads In October 2005, the first section of a motorway was opened in the Olomouc Region, namely a part of the D1 motorway between Vyškov and Mořice, 6.1 km long. Further sections of the D1 motorway are being built, with the motorway expected to eventually connect to the D47 motorway near the town of Lipník nad Bečvou. The most important roads crossing the Olomouc Region area D1 Vyškov–Brno R 46 Olomouc–Vyškov To improve the transport accessibility of the northern part of the region, the Olomouc Region officials promote reconstruction and building of new parts of the 1st class road between Mohelnice – Šumperk – Jeseník – Mikulovice, which will in turn improve the overall transport accessibility in the whole region. Airports There are a total of seven local airports in the region: Přerov, Hranice, Prostějov, Olomouc, Bohuňovice, Šumperk, Jeseník–Mikulovice. While the Olomouc airport has the official status of a public international airport, it is however not used for regular public air transport. Closest airports with regular flights (distance from the centre of the region – the city of Olomouc) Brno–Tuřany 75 km Ostrava–Mošnov 80 km Praha–Ruzyně – via Brno 310 km Railways There is an important railway junction near the city of Přerov where two high-speed international railway corridors meet, with plans for construction of Central Moravia public logistics centre and combined transport terminal. The most important railway lines crossing the Olomouc Region 270 (Praha) Česká Třebová–Olomouc–Přerov (Bohumín) 290 Olomouc–Šumperk 301 Olomouc–Nezamyslice–Brno 310 Olomouc–Krnov–Opava 330 Přerov–Břeclav The high speed railway corridor on the line 270 between Česká Třebová and Přerov is still being built in the parts between Přerov – Olomouc, Červenka – Zábřeh – Krasíkov, a junction is under construction in Zábřeh na Moravě. Education Education T here is a stable network of primary schools, bilingual sections: English, French and Spanish. grammar schools, vocational school and apprentice schools with a wide range of specializations in the Olomouc Region. The number of student taking educational courses ending with a secondary education degree is expected to rise to nearly 75% by the year 2010. Local colleges are based on the tradition of post-secondary degree education, which is why most of them operate in partial coexistence with secondary vocational schools. The colleges offer further education in electrical engineering and electronics and other industry-oriented specializations, with health care, social care and economics study programmes recently opened in the districts of Olomouc, Přerov and Šumperk. Secondary education institutions There are a total of 95 secondary schools in Olomouc. Three of the grammar schools also have An overview of secondary schools in the school year 2006/2007 Grammar schools Vocational schools Secondary apprentice schools Apprentice and Practical schools Collages Olomouc 8 11 14 9 4 Přerov 5 12 7 4 1 Prostějov 4 8 6 3 0 Šumperk 2 10 6 3 2 Jeseník 1 3 3 2 0 Total 20 44 36 21 7 (connects to D1 Vyškov–Brno–Praha) R 35 Mohelnice–Olomouc–Lipník nad Bečvou I/55 Olomouc–Přerov–Hulín 18 19 Information for Investors Universities Secondary school students in the school year 2006/2007 Region Jeseník Olomouc Prostějov Přerov Šumperk The Olomouc Region total 20 Type of school Total number of students as of September 30, 2006 Grammar schools of which The highest educational level institutions are represented by the Palacký University in Olomouc. There are about 20,000 students studying at the Olomouc University. The Palacký University offers education in seven faculties, namely the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Philosophical Faculty, Faculty of Law, St. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Physical Culture. full-time students types of other education 592 592 0 Vocational schools 676 655 21 Secondary apprentice schools 730 683 47 Apprentice schools 163 163 0 Practical schools 28 28 0 Total 2,189 2,121 68 Grammar schools 4,481 4,481 0 Vocational schools 3,709 3,451 258 Secondary apprentice schools 5,349 4,986 363 Apprentice schools 284 284 0 Practical schools 26 26 0 Total 13,849 13,228 621 Grammar schools 1,466 1,466 0 Vocational schools 1,761 1,672 89 Secondary apprentice schools 1,612 1,598 14 Apprentice schools 66 66 0 Practical schools 9 9 0 Total 4,914 4,811 103 Grammar schools 2,203 2,203 0 Vocational schools 3,643 3,516 127 Secondary apprentice schools 2,462 2,190 272 Apprentice schools 192 192 0 Practical schools 0 0 0 Total 8,500 8,101 399 Grammar schools 1,285 1,285 0 Vocational schools 3,496 3,167 329 Secondary apprentice schools 2,157 2,045 112 Apprentice schools 274 274 0 Practical schools 5 5 0 Total 7,217 6,776 441 Grammar schools 10,027 10,027 0 Vocational schools 13,285 12,461 824 Olomouc Secondary apprentice schools 12,310 11,502 808 Apprentice schools 979 979 0 Practical schools 68 68 0 Total 36,669 35,037 1,632 Moravian College in Olomouc study programmes: Business economics and management, Management and economics in the public sector, Business information systems The Olomouc Region supports creation of non-university higher education institutions as well as activities of university centres established at secondary schools. Technically-oriented schools supplement the local range of education possibilities which are, due to the presence of the Palacký University, centred mostly around arts and humanities, while they at the same time increase secondary students‘ chance of finding a place of further study near their place of residence. Non-university higher education and bachelor studies are offered in the following university branches: Hranice Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, study programme: Forestry Jeseník, Olomouc Vysoká škola podnikání, a.s. (Business College Ostrava) Prostějov Technical University of Liberec Faculty of Textile Engineering Přerov Vysoká škola logistiky o.p.s. (Logistics College Přerov) study programmes: Transport logistics, Services logistics, Information management Přerov Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín Faculty of Applied Informatics, study programme: Engineering Informatics Šumperk VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study programmes: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering Faculty of Economics, study programme: Public Economics and Administration Zábřeh VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study programme: Transportation Engineering University of the Third Age There are University of the Third Age courses held at the Palacký University. The study at the University of third Third Age takes three years, with the first year courses being shared by all study programmes. There are four study programmes currently available in the 2nd and 3rd year: Social sciences, Culture, Road to health, Regeneration of human organism by means of movement. The University of the Third Age has approximately 320 students as of this writing. 21 Information for Investors Universities Secondary school students in the school year 2006/2007 Region Jeseník Olomouc Prostějov Přerov Šumperk The Olomouc Region total 20 Type of school Total number of students as of September 30, 2006 Grammar schools of which The highest educational level institutions are represented by the Palacký University in Olomouc. There are about 20,000 students studying at the Olomouc University. The Palacký University offers education in seven faculties, namely the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Philosophical Faculty, Faculty of Law, St. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Physical Culture. full-time students types of other education 592 592 0 Vocational schools 676 655 21 Secondary apprentice schools 730 683 47 Apprentice schools 163 163 0 Practical schools 28 28 0 Total 2,189 2,121 68 Grammar schools 4,481 4,481 0 Vocational schools 3,709 3,451 258 Secondary apprentice schools 5,349 4,986 363 Apprentice schools 284 284 0 Practical schools 26 26 0 Total 13,849 13,228 621 Grammar schools 1,466 1,466 0 Vocational schools 1,761 1,672 89 Secondary apprentice schools 1,612 1,598 14 Apprentice schools 66 66 0 Practical schools 9 9 0 Total 4,914 4,811 103 Grammar schools 2,203 2,203 0 Vocational schools 3,643 3,516 127 Secondary apprentice schools 2,462 2,190 272 Apprentice schools 192 192 0 Practical schools 0 0 0 Total 8,500 8,101 399 Grammar schools 1,285 1,285 0 Vocational schools 3,496 3,167 329 Secondary apprentice schools 2,157 2,045 112 Apprentice schools 274 274 0 Practical schools 5 5 0 Total 7,217 6,776 441 Grammar schools 10,027 10,027 0 Vocational schools 13,285 12,461 824 Olomouc Secondary apprentice schools 12,310 11,502 808 Apprentice schools 979 979 0 Practical schools 68 68 0 Total 36,669 35,037 1,632 Moravian College in Olomouc study programmes: Business economics and management, Management and economics in the public sector, Business information systems The Olomouc Region supports creation of non-university higher education institutions as well as activities of university centres established at secondary schools. Technically-oriented schools supplement the local range of education possibilities which are, due to the presence of the Palacký University, centred mostly around arts and humanities, while they at the same time increase secondary students‘ chance of finding a place of further study near their place of residence. Non-university higher education and bachelor studies are offered in the following university branches: Hranice Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, study programme: Forestry Jeseník, Olomouc Vysoká škola podnikání, a.s. (Business College Ostrava) Prostějov Technical University of Liberec Faculty of Textile Engineering Přerov Vysoká škola logistiky o.p.s. (Logistics College Přerov) study programmes: Transport logistics, Services logistics, Information management Přerov Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín Faculty of Applied Informatics, study programme: Engineering Informatics Šumperk VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study programmes: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering Faculty of Economics, study programme: Public Economics and Administration Zábřeh VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study programme: Transportation Engineering University of the Third Age There are University of the Third Age courses held at the Palacký University. The study at the University of third Third Age takes three years, with the first year courses being shared by all study programmes. There are four study programmes currently available in the 2nd and 3rd year: Social sciences, Culture, Road to health, Regeneration of human organism by means of movement. The University of the Third Age has approximately 320 students as of this writing. 21 Information for Investors Science and technology Science and technology T o increase the competitive advantage of businesses in the Olomouc Region, support innovation, stimulate demand for results of science and research and their commercialization, the Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University in Olomouc was established (Vědeckotechnický park Univerzity Palackého, VTP UP), as one of the Czech Republic‘s accredited science and technology parks. The Science and Technology Park includes the Centre for Technology Transfer, focusing on commercialization of results of the university‘s scientific research and patent services. The park also contains a Technology Centre with laboratories of the Applied Research Centre. To support creation of spin-off companies with close ties to the university and to facilitate an easier start for innovation-oriented businesses (biotechnology, nanotechnology, opto- electronics) there was a facility founded called the Business Incubator in the Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University which provides background for 15-22 innovation-oriented companies on the area of 1603 m2. Apart from this background, the companies will receive counselling services, grants for rent and specialized counselling from external experts. The Business Incubator‘s role in VTP UP: • • • • • financial (micro loans, grants..) counselling services (related to company establishment and development, marketing..) contacts (research experts of the PU, customers, suppliers) space (partially subsidized rent) public relations (company included in the Business Incubator PR) Quality of life Quality of life History and tourism T he region‘s centre - the city of Olomouc - has one of the largest and most important historical city centres in the Czech Republic, second only to the country‘s capital, Prague. The Olomouc Region has a rich historical tradition, reflected in its large number of architectural and historical sights and cultural institutions. Among institutions of importance reaching beyond the region‘s boundaries are the Moravian Theatre in Olomouc, the Zoological Garden at Svatý Kopeček and several galleries and museums in various parts of the region. Another of the region‘s important instituti22 ons is the Research Library in Olomouc. The Olomouc Region is an important centre of tourism. Its unique countryside, natural, cultural and historical sights are sought after by local and foreign tourists alike. There are several specific areas in the region, which are particularly tourism-oriented: Jeseníky and Rychlebské mountains, the caves of Javoříčko and Mladeč. Among buildings of high historical value and high number of visitors are also the castles and châteaux of Bouzov, Velké Losiny, Jánský Vrch, Helfštýn, Úsov and a number of buildings related to the Church. The Holy Trinity Column of Olomouc became on of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2001. of minor local exhibitions held in cultural centres or ice hockey arenas of several towns of the region, reflecting the interests of the general public. Culture and sport Housing and accommodation The cultural life of the region is characterized by a wide range of music, theatre, art and sport activities. Among the most important of these is the International Organ Festival in the Olomouc St. Maurice Church. A remarkable traditional sport event is the Ecce Homo automobile race in Šternberk. The Olomouc Region has a rather dense network of cycleways. Sport and recreation centres offer squash, bowling, aerobic, gyms and body-building facilities, indoor and outdoor tennis courts. There are also several public swimming pools available. A golf course can be found near the city of Olomouc. The region also offers several horse riding facilities. The area of Jeseníky is an ideal place for hillwalking and winter sports: downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding. The Olomouc Region, in particular its cities, offers many possibilities of accommodation of all standards, be it in older buildings, new housing complexes or family houses. These can be bought or rented according to anyone‘s preferences. The number of newly built housing complexes is rising, the Olomouc Region places 10th among all regions of the Czech Republic in accommodation capacity per 1 km2. Individual forms of accommodation are common especially in the districts of Jeseník and Šumperk. Trade fairs and exhibitions The capital of the region is where the exhibition and fair grounds of Flora Olomouc are located, with four pavilions and the total exhibition area of 4,395 m2. The place hosts 15 regular exhibitions and trade fairs each year. The most important event is the Flora Olomouc annual international flower exhibition, the spring part of which boasts the attendance of more than 100,000 visitors. Among other important exhibitions are a book exhibition and fair, a historical sight restoration, tourism, housing and car exhibition, as well as an exhibition aimed at modern women. The exhibition and fair grounds of Přerov is where the National Farm Animal and Agricultural Machinery Exhibition is held annually. There is a number Health care There is a sufficient number of quality health care facilities in the Olomouc Region. Basic health care is provided by a network of private physicians for adults and children and a pharmacy network, reflecting the needs of the region in both their number and location. Acute care, nursing and special care is provided by a hospital network (public and private). The region‘s most important health care facility is the Faculty Hospital of Olomouc, a place with excellent background for quality and highly specialized health care and services. Health care and treatment are provided in modern facilities and on professional quality level. There are six bath resorts in the Olomouc Region: Lázně Jeseník, Lázně Lipová, Lázně Slatinice, Lázně Teplice nad Bečvou, Lázně Velké Losiny and Lázně Bludov, providing treatment and relaxation programmes. 23 Information for Investors Science and technology Science and technology T o increase the competitive advantage of businesses in the Olomouc Region, support innovation, stimulate demand for results of science and research and their commercialization, the Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University in Olomouc was established (Vědeckotechnický park Univerzity Palackého, VTP UP), as one of the Czech Republic‘s accredited science and technology parks. The Science and Technology Park includes the Centre for Technology Transfer, focusing on commercialization of results of the university‘s scientific research and patent services. The park also contains a Technology Centre with laboratories of the Applied Research Centre. To support creation of spin-off companies with close ties to the university and to facilitate an easier start for innovation-oriented businesses (biotechnology, nanotechnology, opto- electronics) there was a facility founded called the Business Incubator in the Science and Technology Park of the Palacký University which provides background for 15-22 innovation-oriented companies on the area of 1603 m2. Apart from this background, the companies will receive counselling services, grants for rent and specialized counselling from external experts. The Business Incubator‘s role in VTP UP: • • • • • financial (micro loans, grants..) counselling services (related to company establishment and development, marketing..) contacts (research experts of the PU, customers, suppliers) space (partially subsidized rent) public relations (company included in the Business Incubator PR) Quality of life Quality of life History and tourism T he region‘s centre - the city of Olomouc - has one of the largest and most important historical city centres in the Czech Republic, second only to the country‘s capital, Prague. The Olomouc Region has a rich historical tradition, reflected in its large number of architectural and historical sights and cultural institutions. Among institutions of importance reaching beyond the region‘s boundaries are the Moravian Theatre in Olomouc, the Zoological Garden at Svatý Kopeček and several galleries and museums in various parts of the region. Another of the region‘s important instituti22 ons is the Research Library in Olomouc. The Olomouc Region is an important centre of tourism. Its unique countryside, natural, cultural and historical sights are sought after by local and foreign tourists alike. There are several specific areas in the region, which are particularly tourism-oriented: Jeseníky and Rychlebské mountains, the caves of Javoříčko and Mladeč. Among buildings of high historical value and high number of visitors are also the castles and châteaux of Bouzov, Velké Losiny, Jánský Vrch, Helfštýn, Úsov and a number of buildings related to the Church. The Holy Trinity Column of Olomouc became on of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2001. of minor local exhibitions held in cultural centres or ice hockey arenas of several towns of the region, reflecting the interests of the general public. Culture and sport Housing and accommodation The cultural life of the region is characterized by a wide range of music, theatre, art and sport activities. Among the most important of these is the International Organ Festival in the Olomouc St. Maurice Church. A remarkable traditional sport event is the Ecce Homo automobile race in Šternberk. The Olomouc Region has a rather dense network of cycleways. Sport and recreation centres offer squash, bowling, aerobic, gyms and body-building facilities, indoor and outdoor tennis courts. There are also several public swimming pools available. A golf course can be found near the city of Olomouc. The region also offers several horse riding facilities. The area of Jeseníky is an ideal place for hillwalking and winter sports: downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding. The Olomouc Region, in particular its cities, offers many possibilities of accommodation of all standards, be it in older buildings, new housing complexes or family houses. These can be bought or rented according to anyone‘s preferences. The number of newly built housing complexes is rising, the Olomouc Region places 10th among all regions of the Czech Republic in accommodation capacity per 1 km2. Individual forms of accommodation are common especially in the districts of Jeseník and Šumperk. Trade fairs and exhibitions The capital of the region is where the exhibition and fair grounds of Flora Olomouc are located, with four pavilions and the total exhibition area of 4,395 m2. The place hosts 15 regular exhibitions and trade fairs each year. The most important event is the Flora Olomouc annual international flower exhibition, the spring part of which boasts the attendance of more than 100,000 visitors. Among other important exhibitions are a book exhibition and fair, a historical sight restoration, tourism, housing and car exhibition, as well as an exhibition aimed at modern women. The exhibition and fair grounds of Přerov is where the National Farm Animal and Agricultural Machinery Exhibition is held annually. There is a number Health care There is a sufficient number of quality health care facilities in the Olomouc Region. Basic health care is provided by a network of private physicians for adults and children and a pharmacy network, reflecting the needs of the region in both their number and location. Acute care, nursing and special care is provided by a hospital network (public and private). The region‘s most important health care facility is the Faculty Hospital of Olomouc, a place with excellent background for quality and highly specialized health care and services. Health care and treatment are provided in modern facilities and on professional quality level. There are six bath resorts in the Olomouc Region: Lázně Jeseník, Lázně Lipová, Lázně Slatinice, Lázně Teplice nad Bečvou, Lázně Velké Losiny and Lázně Bludov, providing treatment and relaxation programmes. 23 Information for Investors Imissions Environment E nv i r o n m e n t There are regular measurements of imission pollutant concentrations performed at 12 measuring stations in the region. Areas where the imission limit was exceeded in 2006 (LV) or raised by the amount of the tolerance limit (LV + MT) for at least one of the pollutants measured, excluding ozone Emissions T he emission burden of the Olomouc Region is uneven to a large extent due to the equally uneven distribution of large industry plants and population in general. Largest emission sources are located in the southern part of the region in general, and in the districts of Přerov and Olomouc in particular. The emission summary overview for the year 2006 shows that the largest part of emissions of TZL, NOx and CO were produced by mobile sources - i.e. transport. Sulphur dioxide emissions were, much like in the previous years, produced mostly by large air pollution sources. The yearly development of emission rates can be specified as stabilized when it comes to stationary sources of pollution, while the mobile pollution source situation is hardly satisfactory. Total emission rates of the main pollutants by sources; shares by air pollution source categories (kt/year) Emissions total Large sources Mid-sized sources Minor sources Mobile area with exceeded imision limit (LV) area with raised tolerance limit (LV+MT) Year REZZO TZL SO2 NOx CO VOC NH3 2005 1-4 4.58 7.21 12.05 25.81 11.13 4.28 2006 1-4 4.49 2.25 18.35 32.57 14.81 0.39 2005 1 0.29 5.00 1.76 2.40 0.63 1.19 2006 1 0.17 1.69 2.71 0.65 1.15 0.00 2005 2 0.35 0.41 0.35 0.45 0.25 0.92 2006 2 0.27 0.11 0.36 0.43 0.23 0.02 2005 3 2.03 1.68 0.92 5.06 6.53 2.01 2006 3 0.21 0.35 0.34 1.21 7.42 0.00 2005 4 1.90 0.12 9.01 17.90 3.72 0.17 2006 4 3.84 0.10 14.94 30.28 6.01 0.37 Source: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (Data processed by: CENIA) Source: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute 24 25 Information for Investors Imissions Environment E nv i r o n m e n t There are regular measurements of imission pollutant concentrations performed at 12 measuring stations in the region. Areas where the imission limit was exceeded in 2006 (LV) or raised by the amount of the tolerance limit (LV + MT) for at least one of the pollutants measured, excluding ozone Emissions T he emission burden of the Olomouc Region is uneven to a large extent due to the equally uneven distribution of large industry plants and population in general. Largest emission sources are located in the southern part of the region in general, and in the districts of Přerov and Olomouc in particular. The emission summary overview for the year 2006 shows that the largest part of emissions of TZL, NOx and CO were produced by mobile sources - i.e. transport. Sulphur dioxide emissions were, much like in the previous years, produced mostly by large air pollution sources. The yearly development of emission rates can be specified as stabilized when it comes to stationary sources of pollution, while the mobile pollution source situation is hardly satisfactory. Total emission rates of the main pollutants by sources; shares by air pollution source categories (kt/year) Emissions total Large sources Mid-sized sources Minor sources Mobile area with exceeded imision limit (LV) area with raised tolerance limit (LV+MT) Year REZZO TZL SO2 NOx CO VOC NH3 2005 1-4 4.58 7.21 12.05 25.81 11.13 4.28 2006 1-4 4.49 2.25 18.35 32.57 14.81 0.39 2005 1 0.29 5.00 1.76 2.40 0.63 1.19 2006 1 0.17 1.69 2.71 0.65 1.15 0.00 2005 2 0.35 0.41 0.35 0.45 0.25 0.92 2006 2 0.27 0.11 0.36 0.43 0.23 0.02 2005 3 2.03 1.68 0.92 5.06 6.53 2.01 2006 3 0.21 0.35 0.34 1.21 7.42 0.00 2005 4 1.90 0.12 9.01 17.90 3.72 0.17 2006 4 3.84 0.10 14.94 30.28 6.01 0.37 Source: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (Data processed by: CENIA) Source: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute 24 25 Information for Investors Important contacts Impor tant contac ts The Regional Authority of the Olomouc Region CzechTrade regional information point: Jeremenkova 40a, 779 11 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 508 848 – President of the Region Phone: +420 585 508 325 – Strategic Development of the Region Dept. E-mail: [email protected] www.kr-olomoucky.cz District Cahmber of Commerce Přerov Generála Štefánika 8 750 02 Přerov Phone: +420 581 299 728 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.hkprerov.cz CzechInvest Region Chamber of Commerce Olomouc Regional office for the Olomouc Region Jeremenkova 40b 772 00 Olomouc Phone: + 420 587 332 186-187 E-mail: [email protected] www.czechinvest.org/olomoucky-kraj Jeremenkova 40b 772 00 Olomouc Phone: +420 587 332 066-068 E-mail: [email protected] www.khkok.cz Central Moravia Municipalities Union Municipal Office in Prostějov Nám. TGM 12-14 796 01 Prostějov Phone: + 420 582 329 127 E-mail: [email protected] www.sosm.cz Regional Agency for Development of Central Moravia Horní náměstí 5 772 00 Olomouc Phone: + 420 585 228 698 E-mail: [email protected] www.rarsm.cz 26 Chamber of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Blanická 3 772 00 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 228 530 E-mail: fi[email protected] www.agrocr.cz Czech Statistical Office Olomouc Wellnerova 5 779 11 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 731 502, 585 731 514 E-mail: [email protected] www.olomouc.czso.cz 27 Information for Investors Important contacts Impor tant contac ts The Regional Authority of the Olomouc Region CzechTrade regional information point: Jeremenkova 40a, 779 11 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 508 848 – President of the Region Phone: +420 585 508 325 – Strategic Development of the Region Dept. E-mail: [email protected] www.kr-olomoucky.cz District Cahmber of Commerce Přerov Generála Štefánika 8 750 02 Přerov Phone: +420 581 299 728 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.hkprerov.cz CzechInvest Region Chamber of Commerce Olomouc Regional office for the Olomouc Region Jeremenkova 40b 772 00 Olomouc Phone: + 420 587 332 186-187 E-mail: [email protected] www.czechinvest.org/olomoucky-kraj Jeremenkova 40b 772 00 Olomouc Phone: +420 587 332 066-068 E-mail: [email protected] www.khkok.cz Central Moravia Municipalities Union Municipal Office in Prostějov Nám. TGM 12-14 796 01 Prostějov Phone: + 420 582 329 127 E-mail: [email protected] www.sosm.cz Regional Agency for Development of Central Moravia Horní náměstí 5 772 00 Olomouc Phone: + 420 585 228 698 E-mail: [email protected] www.rarsm.cz 26 Chamber of Agriculture of the Czech Republic Blanická 3 772 00 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 228 530 E-mail: fi[email protected] www.agrocr.cz Czech Statistical Office Olomouc Wellnerova 5 779 11 Olomouc Phone: +420 585 731 502, 585 731 514 E-mail: [email protected] www.olomouc.czso.cz 27 © Copyright 2007 28 Regional Authority of the Olomouc Region, statistical data: Czech Statistical Office Olomouc, Wellnerova 5, 779 11 Olomouc, photo: m-ARK, železniční 4, 772 00 Olomouc, design and print: Euro-Print Přerov, limited company, 9. května 40, 750 02 Přerov.