kalisz - Preston City Council

KALISZ
In the Heart of Poland
Poland, Wielkopolska Region,
Kalisz
KALISZ
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one of the 25 biggest cities in Poland
the see of south-eastern Wielkopolska
region
a urban complex of Kalisz and Ostrów
Wielkopolski with approximately 487
thousand of inhabitants within the area of
35 square kilometres
ECONOMY
- second industrial centre in Wielkopolska
region
- innovative industry: aircraft, light, food,
motor, household appliances, etc.
- 12 000 companies including 150 ones
with foreign capital
- the centre of trade and services in the
region
STATISTICS
Unemployment rate (April 2008)‫‏‬
Poland 10,5 %
Wielkopolska 7 %
Kalisz 5,8 %
Dynamics of employment April 2007/ April
2008
Poland 102 %
Wielkopolska 120%
Kalisz 125,5 %
EDUCATION
22 elementary schools
„ 9 junior schools
„ 5 grammar schools
„ 3 secondary school complexes
„ 7 secondary vocational schools and
3 special centres of vocational training
(several dozen of specialisations)‫‏‬
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UNIVERSITIES
Over 12 thousand students:
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Adama Mickiewicz University
Artistic, pedagogical faculties
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Higher Vocational State School
the best vocational school in Poland
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Theological Seminary
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branches of universities of Lodz and Poznan
CULTURE
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Wojciech Bogusławski Theatre
Kalisz Philharmonics
Centre of Culture and Art
Artistic circles
KALISZ
Not only the past but also the present and
future
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Modern economy
education and universities
cultural centre of the region
a friendly city and one worth visiting
An attractive city for investors
Investing in Kalisz
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a region of intensive development
favourable location for transport
favourable climate for investors
services for business
good situation on labour market
attractive locations for investors
modern infrastructure
Examples of investments
Modern shopping centre
Modernisation of urban
infrastructure: sewerage system,
road network
Extension of Adam Mickiewicz
University
City Investments
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City infrastructure
roads and streets, sewerage system,
network of water pipes, etc.
Municipal flats
Public utilities
complex modernisation of schools, new
sports and cultural centres
City Investment – road infrastructure
Amber Road – the first stage in construction of
the city ring road
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City Investment – road infrastructure
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Stanczukowskiego Road
City Investment – road infrastructure
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Bicycle path in the outskirts of the City
City Investment – education
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Junior school in the biggest housing area of Kalisz
City Investment – municipal flats
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Almost 700 new flats have been built recently
City Investment – sports centre
Aircraft industry – the biggest investor and employer
Companies: Pratt & Whitney, VAC Aero, Meyer Tools, WSK „PZL –
Kalisz”
Almost a half of world production of new passenger planes is produced
in Kalisz
Light industry and food processing – tradition since
19th century
Winiary Nestle – the biggest producer of concentrated food in
Eastern Europe
BIG STAR Ltd. – a prominent producer of label clothes of
jeans
Wistil, Haft, Runotex – producer of curtains and textiles
The City open to investors: over 140 hectares of
locations ranging in size from 1.4 – 70 hectares
destined for industry, trade, logistics and
services
The City changes
its image
New districts
Planned public investments
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Aquapark – planned for 2009
Planned public investments
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New public library
An airport in Michalkow
(together with the city of Ostrow
Wielkopolski and communes involved in
Kalisz – Ostrow Agglomeration)‫‏‬
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