Location data in Soest
Soest, the town in Westphalia ...
...for economic innovations
The Soest university and the existing technology transfer network have proved to be ideal instruments to promote new technologies and processes at the Soest companies. This "Soest model" is an example of the close co-operation between industry and the campus in Soest.
Soest, the town in Westphalia ....
... for economic variety
Soest is a "multistructural" commercial location. Companies of supra-regional importance in the fields of electrical engineering, food and other commodities, foundries, machine and vehicle construction have their headquarters in Soest.
Soest is inconspicuous but, at a second glance, ideal:
Rapid connections to the motorways A44, A2 and A1 provide favourable logistic conditions for national companies. For companies operating regionally Soest has developed in recent years into an indispensable hub between the Ruhr area, the Sauerland and East Westphalia-Lippe. And last but not least, thanks also to the links to the regional airports in Dortmund and Paderborn.
This variety is a guarantee for the maintenance and expansion of Soest as an important business location in the Hellweg region. This variety is further enhanced by promoting the production-related services.
Soest, the town in westphalia...
... where companies and their employees like to live!
It is no exaggeration to say: Many people come here to work in Soest; most of them stay to also live here. 93% of the Soest citizens like living in their town. The historical townscape and the well-arranged layout as well as the range on offer in a regional centre with over 50,000 inhabitants are bonus points which speak for Soest as a location for companies. The same applies to the high regional recreation value with the nearby Möhne lake and the metropolitan flair of the Rhine-Ruhr area.
New attractive residential estates with appropriate infrastructures are powerful arguments to win qualified employees. In addition, the wonderful countryside offers recreational areas in the region which are quick to reach.
In addition to the economic development in manufacturing industry, the liberal professions and the related services branches, the retail trade is also being supported: widespread specialisation, variety, quality and individual advice are the strengths of the Soest retail trade, which makes an appreciable contribution to the attraction of living in the town.
Soest is, of course, also a cultural and recreational location. The historical townscape is only what you see on the surface. Underneath, an attractive cabaret scene has developed, for example in the Bürgerzentrum "Alter Schlachthof" or in the "Stadthalle" .
Soest, the town in Westphalia ...
... for economic co-operation
Economic concentration processes which can be observed around the world are an indication of the growing need for co-operation between companies. We want to secure the economic success of the local companies by promoting company contacts and boosting co-operation between companies and educational institutions and research facilities in the region.
With exemplary co-operation projects Wirtschaftsförderung Soest GmbH is aiming to turn the "Soest model" into an example for others. This Soest company for promoting economic growth sees itself as a key contact and engine for co-operation of all kinds both inside and outside the town of Soest.
The intensive backing of co-operation projects and the formation of regional branch clusters are aimed at strengthening the innovative power of local companies and enhancing the establishment of new companies.