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Modern migration policy bill passed by the senate

07-08-2010 om 13:22 by Maastricht Region Branding Foundation

Recently the Upper House passed the Modern Migration Policy bill submitted by Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin. Thanks to this Act, the Netherlands will become more attractive to those migrants who are urgently needed to help strengthen the Dutch economy, as well as the cultural and academic/scientific communities throughout the Netherlands. The starting point of the modern migration policy is selectiveness. This entails that the policy has an inviting effect on migrants for whom there is an economic need, and a restrictive effect on others. This makes the Netherlands more attractive as a place of establishment for international companies and highly skilled migrants, which may contribute to a strengthening of the Dutch economy.

The new Act, which is expected to take effect on 1 January... read more

Maurer United Architects (Maastricht) wins Environmental Graphic Design Award

26-07-2010 om 12:09 by Maastricht Region Branding Foundation

Maurer United Architects of Maastricht recently won the Environmental Graphic Design Award for their 36-meter, 270-ton Indemann Observation Tower, at Inden in the heart of Meuse-Rhine, Germany.

Located next to the A4, one of Europe’s busiest motorways, the Indemann Observation Tower is a popular tourist attraction featuring three observation decks that provide visitors with breathtaking views of the region. Designers created the sculpture to resemble a primitive robot extending its arm to point out the area’s evolving landscape. Their goal was to create a symbol of the structural-political evolution of a former mining district and for the 118-foot (36-meter), 270-ton Indemann to serve as an elaborate, visual representation of progressive planning for the future.

The size and shape of... read more

19% increase in new businesses in the Maastricht Region

22-07-2010 om 14:12 by Maastricht Region Branding Foundation

The first six months of 2010 show an increase of new businesses in the Maastricht Region. In comparison to the same period in 2009 almost 19% more new businesses have started, concludes the website www.ondernemersunited.nl (entrepreneurs united). Leading the region in absolute numbers is Maastricht with 426 starting businesses, 14% more than last year. Sittard shows an impressive 45% increase with 148 starters.

This increase in new businesses and economic welfare isn't only noticeable in the Maastricht Region. The Industrie- und Handelskammer Aachen, a 20 minutes drive from Maastricht, also shows an interesting increase of 29% new business until April 2010. read more

DSM and Roquette to start bio-based succinic acid joint venture

29-06-2010 om 16:19 by Maastricht Region Branding Foundation

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Heerlen, and Roquette Frères, the global starch and starch-derivatives company headquartered in France, today announce that they have signed a joint venture agreement for the production, commercialization and market development of bio-based succinic acid, subject to regulatory approvals and notifications.

More details: www.dsm.com read more

Vividlinks, the community for Life Sciences professionals in the heart of Europe

15-06-2010 om 16:57 by Maastricht Region Branding Foundation

The geographical focus of Vividlinks is the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, with Hasselt, Aachen, Maastricht and Liège as major cities. The high concentration of Life Sciences companies, universities and educational institutes makes it the epicentre of Life Sciences in Europe.

Vividlinks offers professionals and graduates with a Life Sciences background the network and the tools to boost their careers and business. To make the Life Sciences market transparent, the website offers a company catalogue. It can be used to give visibility to your company, to find other companies and to discover opportunities for collaboration. The career section provides all Life Sciences related vacancies and provides extended search possibilities to filter until you spot your job!

Life Sciences evolve rapidly. Vividlinks... read more

 
 
 
 
 

Hierbij willen wij u uitnodigen deel te nemen aan een onderzoek over de regio Zuid-Limburg en de website van zuidlimburg.nl. Het onderzoek vertelt ons hoe u over Zuid-Limburg denkt en wat u van de site vindt. Het invullen van de vragenlijst duurt circa 5 minuten.

Het onderzoek wordt uitgevoerd door Flycatcher Internet Research. Uw antwoorden worden anoniem verwerkt, uitsluitend voor onderzoeksdoeleinden gebruikt en niet aan derden ter beschikking gesteld.

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