For investors

Berne Canton and „Midland Area"

Switzerland's second largest canton

• 1 million inhabitants in canton of berne
• abt. 25 % of the population of Switzerland lives in the Midland Area

The canton with a strong service sector

• SME orientation: 99 % of companies in Berne have less than 100 employees

Low rates of unemployment (average 2009)

• 3,2 % in canton Berne
• 4,4 % average for Switzerland

Wide range of training and advanced training available