Economic Promotion Canton of Schaffhausen

Location Development & Economic Promotion: a Single Source

Initial Situation

Thriving in the competition with other locations

The remit of the newly created economic development organisation, and thus Generis, has developed steadily since 1998: Publicising the business location, attracting new companies and supporting existing companies in maintaining jobs have remained the core elements. In addition to providing impetus for the continuous improvement of the framework conditions for the economic development of the canton, economic development is the central point of contact and information centre between business, politics and administration. The goal: competitive industrial companies and SMEs, globally orientated service providers, attractive jobs and tax revenues.

As part of its mandate for economic promotion, Generis built up the international promotion of Schaffhausen as a business location, developed concepts and offers for the establishment of new companies and the strengthening of local companies and in particular the technological expertise of the location. A programme to promote young entrepreneurs was set up in the canton and residential location marketing was developed. Generis has been a driving force in the development of Schaffhausen as a business location and a place to live since 1998.

Project Profile

Settlements

jobs created

Approach

From vision to reality

Since 1998, the canton of Schaffhausen has achieved impressive development as a business location: international companies have set up branches, created jobs, generated additional tax revenue for the public sector and contributed to industry diversification. With the income generated for the public sector’s, targeted investments could be made in the location – transport links, tax reductions and technological expertise. Compared to other cantons, Schaffhausen as a business location has developed at an above-average rate and is a success story for the entire region.

Generis was able to make a relevant contribution to this success story. As a business development organisation, it has been able to provide impetus for new developments, shape their implementation and demonstrate the successful operation of the “Business Development on Mandate” concept through its many years of commitment.

Wirtschaftsförderung Kanton Schaffhausen

Achievements

A true success story

The manufacturing crisis of the 1990s showed Schaffhausen needed a clear and proactive economic strategy and triggered creation of the Economic Promotion Team 20 years ago with Generis AG commissioned to perform the role. Since then, Generis has been the driving force behind the economic development of the Canton, bringing over 500 businesses to Schaffhausen, creating over 2,500 jobs and contributing to innumerable developments in the Canton.

In the era of digital transformation, the Canton is supporting developments at the interface of manufacturing and digitalisation to position Schaffhausen successfully for the future.