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A dynamic economy
- Unemployment rate of Vitré
and its surrounding area:
Approximately
4.8% (i.e. significantly lower than the
national average). (source: Bureau
international du travail - 2003)
- Leading industrial area of Brittany
- The youngest area of Brittany
(Brittany comprises 21 of such areas).
Vitré and its surrounding area have
created an environment that is advantageous
for businesses and employment. With a qualified
local workforce, geographic location, communication
infrastructures (expressways, motorway to
Paris, TGV (high-speed train), airport only
30 minutes away), tax reductions, prospecting
efforts, proximity of research centres and
development of vocational training are the
keys to its success.
Economic centres in proximity to the motorway
were created to assist in the establishment
of activities. Agencies and offices for
the tertiary industry have been provided.
Cradle of agri-food industry and industry,
Vitré and its surrounding area have
built up a solid reputation with businesses
of national and international scope
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