sustainable - Gemeente Leeuwarden

Economic motorLeeuwarden is the economic motor for theprovince of Fryslân, providing full employmentfor no less than 55,000 people. So Leeuwardenprovides almost onethird of the totalemployment within the province. Leeuwardenhouses the City Council and the ProvincialGovernment of Fryslân as well as various othergovernmental institutions.scienceFinancial services are strongly representedwithin the Leeuwarden economy. There areinsurance companies, call centres, and sincea few years ago, companies involved in watertechnology. Leeuwarden, as a base for majorscientific institutions and water technologycompanies, also attracts other companies andinstitutions, as well as students, of course.Leeuwarden remains an attractive placeof business to entrepreneurs. The localgovernment strives to provide a better serviceto entrepreneurs by supporting them withinformation and assistance. Many employersappreciate the mentality of the Frisianemployees. The people here are diligent, seriousand dedicated to their profession.Leeuwarden more and more presentsitself as a City of Science. The cityinvests in science, in professionaluniversities, in development andresearch. Leeuwarden is proud ofthe collaboration with scientificinstitutes, such as Wetsus (watertechnology), Centre of ExpertiseWater Technology (CEW), the WaddenAcademy (knowledge institute forthe Wadden region), the FryskeAkademy (multilingual, emphasis onFrisian language and culture) andthe University Campus Fryslân (UCF)knowledge network.On the Science Campus ofLeeuwarden, three professionaluniversities collaborate withstudents and businesses in projectslinking theoretical knowledge tobusiness practice. This cooperationresults in surprising innovations,for example in the field of water,multimedia and the application ofICT-facilities. The Science Campusis also a hotbed for beginningentrepreneurs, who launch their owninnovative company after completingtheir education.