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• Switzerland’s Economic Powerhouse • Zurich Chamber of Commerce Confident about Canton’s Future • Life Sciences Fastest Growing Economic Sector Canton of Zurich “Zurich is one of Europe’s foremost financial locations, and is home to many large international concerns and firms” Regine Aeppli, President of the Government Council of the Canton of Zurich
Winterthur Churches in Zurich Zurich Chamber of Commerce Confident about Canton’s Future The Zurich Chamber of Commerce plays a major role in the life of the canton of Zurich. In addition to providing a forum for business leaders in the canton, the Chamber also handles many other issues, including three upcoming referendums concerning airport noise. The Chamber also serves as an essential liaison between the government and the private sector. Dr. Lukas Briner, Director, says, “The Swiss believe that a relatively marginal role of government intervention is the key to a progressive country, for example one which will be able to emerge from the current global financial crisis with a healthy economy. However, we are working to provide a network of companies within the cantonal government to further facilitate the spread of information and innovation in Switzerland. In addition, we work as a medium for arbitrage in which we mediate conflicts between the private sector and the government through serving as an intermediary.” Well prepared to cope with financial crisis Concerning the effects of the financial crisis on the canton of Zurich, Dr. Lukas Briner says that Switzerland in general and Zurich in particular had prepared the necessary fundamentals for surmounting challenges like the current crisis. He explains, “No doubt the local economy is weaker due to the influence of the crisis, but we are still quite strong. Beginning in the late 1990s, there was a lot of innovation and restructuring of industry within Switzerland and this has prepared us well to adapt to the onset of economic challenges. When the crisis hit us, Switzerland’s economy was at a very strong level, which has been very fortunate for us.” The Chamber of Commerce aims to help reinforce Switzerland’s international reputation as an ideal base for business. Dr. Lukas Briner says, “It is important for Switzerland to be acknowledged and recognised for what it really is. Contrary to some media reports, it is not a tax haven for criminal interests! We have been abiding by the same laws since the end of the Second World War, and have a proud, longstanding tradition of consistent moral codes and a very stable political system.” The Chamber of Commerce is very confident about the future of Switzerland and the future of the canton of Zurich. Dr. Lukas Briner says, “Switzerland is committed to trying to differentiate itself and remain internationally competitive by focusing on its high level of progression and development.” 59
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