1. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 1 FDI ATTRACTION IN POMURJE REGION, SLOVENIA Daniel Ulčar REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MURA Ltd.

2. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 2 Pomurje - Today Pomurje covers 1.336 km2 and has 125.000 inhabitants. The regions advantage is its geographical position, which: –Enables excellent connections to other European regions (borders on 3 countries); –Positioning the region as a springboard for investors.

3. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 3 Regions strategic orientation: –Development of a knowledge-based creative economy; –Educated, entrepreneurial and adaptable workforce; –Proactive and entrepreneurial local communities and development of partnerships; –Healthy environment; –Equal development of all parts of the region. Pomurje – Tomorrow!

4. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 4 Regional development programme Pomurje 2000+ has identified following regional industrial and business zones: –Industrial zone Murska Sobota –Business park Lendava –Business zone Gornja Radgona –Business zone Ljutomer –Business zone Radenci Business locations in Pomurje

5. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 5 Business locations offer Total available area for investors: 230 Ha Offer for investors: –Cleared ownership and purpose of industrial land –Fast-track documentation processing –Settlement support –Accessibility - road and railway infrastructure –Communal infrastructure –Availability of workforce Price of land with infrastructure: 10-30 EUR /m2

6. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 6 Industrial zone Murska Sobota –Total available surface: 50 Ha –ERDF co-financing for infrastructure: 2 Mio EUR –Approach: land on stock Crafts and business zone Kamenice Odranci –Total available surface: 8 Ha –Infrastructure financed by the Municipality Odranci –Approach: land for known investors –Condition: possibility of fast infrastructure building Examples of business location development

7. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 7 Business support programmes Business support programmes of RDA Mura and local development agencies: –One-stop-shop –Guarantee scheme for Pomurje –Micro credits –Voucher system of consulting –Business incubator network of Pomurje –Pomurje labour fund –Information system for business opportunities –Pomurje scholarship fund

8. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 8 Attraction of foreign direct investments In 2004 RDA Mura prepared the Strategy of foreign investments attraction and revised it in 2006 Activities foreseen: –Participation on specialised international fairs –Cooperation with specialised consulting companies –Direct marketing activities –Advertisement in specialised newspapers –Printed and digital promotion materials –Web site: www.investpomurje.eu

9. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 9 Main results of activities European region of the future 2006/2007 Internet based investor servicing: www.investpomurje.eu

10. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 10 Increased international recognition of Pomurje Thru advertising activities, participation on investment fairs, direct marketing and promotion materials we have positioned Pomurje as a springboard for investors. Main results of activities

11. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 11 Constant presence on main target markets In cooperation with specialised consulting companies we are constantly monitoring and searching for potential investors. Main results of activities

12. Regionalna Razvojna Agencija Mura, Lendavska 5a, 9000 Murska sobota, Web: www.rra-mura.si, E-mail: info@rra-mura.si 12 Thank you for your attention!