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| Halmstad in brief |
| Halmstad attracts |
 Companies are blossoming in Halmstad, the university is expanding and the population is growing each year. The favourable geographic locationin southern Sweden, with its close proximity to the rest of Europe benefits tourism and industry. Halmstad attracts thousands of tourists each year with its miles of sandy beaches, fishing, numerous golf courses and rich variety of entertainment and culture. |
| A brief description about Halmstads Näringslivs AB |
We are a municipally-owned company whose job it is to provide advice and services to trade and industry and naturally market Halmstad as aplace to set up in business. You can contact us for all business-relatedquestions. We help companies fi nd constructive solutions when relocating, expanding or setting up in the area. We can put companies in touch with key contacts through our vast contactnetwork in local commerce, trade and industry organisations and
municipal services.
Halmstads Näringslivs AB takes part in and runs developmental and collaborative projects, regionally, nationally and internationally.We provide training for people wanting to start up in businessand arrange meeting places for the business community. We aim to create the best possible conditionsfor growth and setting up in business in Halmstad.
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| About Halmstad´s business community |
Halmstad has a mixed business community with the majority of businesses being small to mid-sized companies. There is no singledominant company or industry. This kind of business structurecreates a dynamic breadth.
The service sector, including a substantial and growing trading segment, is prominent. Halmstad’s strategic location is attracting more logistics companies to set up in the municipality. The manufacturing industry is diversifi ed and has great potential. The entertainment industry, including tourism, is a very important means of income.
The public sector is a major employer. The county administrative board,county council, and county hospital are all based in Halmstad because it’s the county town and regional centre. The Municipality and HallandCounty Council are the biggest employers. Halmstad is also home to Sweden’s only rheumatic hospital. |
Halmstad/the municipality
18th largest municipality in Sweden
Employs around 7,000 people
Close to two of Sweden’s largest cities and
the continent
The municipality makes up around 0.2 %
of Sweden’s total land area
Population
Around 90,000 inhabitants
Around 2.8 children are born every day
Halmstad has 87 people/km2 (the national
average is 22 people/km2)
Around 43,000 households in Halmstad
Finance
The municipality has a turnover of SEK 3.5
billion
Tax rate 29.75 %
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Politics Non-socialist government Five municipal councillors Trade and industry Mainly mid-sized and small industry Strong expansive entertainment industry Rapidly expanding companies in computing, electronics and medi-tech Large well-known companies: Albany, Getinge, Pilkington, Krönleins Bryggeri etc Other large employers: The Municipality of Halmstad, The County Hospital, The Swedish Armed Force´Lv 6, Halmstad University Figures from 2006/2007.
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