Welcome to Werder (Havel)
Welcome to a modern and forward looking town right at the gates of Berlin. Our town represents economic dynamism in the Berlin-Brandenburg German capital region and offers excellent opportunities to business. Our town is characterized by economic variety. Traditional fruit cultivation and vegetable-growing, food processing industry, transport system technology & plant construction, energy technology and environmental technology, prefabricated house construction and the logistics industry are just some of the advanced industries in Werder (Havel).
Tourism is also an important driver of business development. A modern infrastructure, qualifi ed skilled workers, favorable residential rents and business rents are other advantages offered by Werder (Havel) as an industrial location. In particular, innovative, medium-sized enterprises appreciate the advantages of our town’s location. The opportunities for companies are now superior compared to previously available basic facilities. The attraction of our town and of our industrial location is evidenced by the number of companies who have chosen to set up here. Also, the geographic proximity of many companies in the Havel-Auen“ offi ce and business centre to the north of our town, improve economic opportunities for all. Well developed access routes by road, rail and water offer excellent communications links for logistics, traffi c and travel. Various cooperation possibilities are available with the nearby Research Institutes in the Science Park in Potsdam-Golm, the University of Potsdam and the Advanced Technical Colleges in Potsdam and in Brandenburg-upon-Havel. These can provide access for businesses to a very well qualifi ed young generation. Specifi c public funding schemes help to provide added support to the already favorable business environment. Politicians at local and at state level, as well as regional trade associations, work together to make these instruments available.
The city administration in Werder (Havel) supports the companies, investors and founders of new businesses through various initiatives and measures which help them quickly turn their plans into reality. Our mission is to support business startups to create a sustainable economy and employment. This is the only way we can work towards a successful future here. However, Werder (Havel) offers much more. Here you can live a great life because in and around Werder (Havel) you will fi nd everything that you need for an excellent quality of life. The historical city centre of Werder and the surrounding modern residential facilities form an attractive ensemble, and this is what is responsible for the continuing growth in the number of people living in our town. Childcare, schools and vocational training receive special attention. The civic centre is a centre of services run by the city administration for the citizens of our town and is also the cultural meeting point of the different generations. Distances to work are short. Local public transport services connect the different parts of the town. The surrounding areas and also the cities of Potsdam and Berlin are also easily accessible by train & coach. The unique Havel river country, the Havel‘s lakes of Potsdam and Brandenburg, as well as the world-renowned Potsdam cultural scene, just like the pulsating metropolis of Berlin right beside us, are a part of our life. Werder (Havel) will continue to distinguish itself in the future as an innovative and creative industrial location. Through this book we are happy to introduce you to our town and the many sides of its economy.
We look forward to seeing you in Werder (Havel)!
Werner Große, Mayor
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