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"The welfare of our entire region is dependent upon the welfare of the local economy" Dr. Gerhard Vogel, president of the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce -
"No transport routes should by-pass the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region today or in the future" Willi Kuhn, president of the Palatinate Chamber of Industry and Commerce -
"Innovative technologies can only be developed and brought to market through close co-operation between the worlds of business and science" Prof. Bernhard Eitel, Rector of the University of Heidelberg -
"A modern and extremely efficient administration is indispensable for the operating capability and competitiveness of regional companies" Dr. Werner Brandt, member of the executive board of SAP AG -
"Everybody should have a fair chance in the regional job market – from school-leavers through to specialists and executives" Dr. Eva Lohse, Lord Mayoress of Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Innovational culture and dynamics
The Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region is one of Germany's most important business locations. An exceptional number of listed companies have their headquarters here. An outstanding feature of the region is its healthy and sustainable branch mix. It is home to global players as well as to small to medium-sized world market leaders, hidden champions and innovative start-ups.
What makes the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region so successful? Its willingness to learn and the close intermeshing of business and science, because they work side-by-side in developing new technologies!