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Laboratoria Natury, a company operating on the international pharmaceutical market has officially opened its new manufacturing plant of 7 thousand sq. m. All technological lines in the pharmaceutical standard have already been launched including an innovative line for production of dietary supplements in chocolate forms. The event coincides with the 10^th anniversary of the inclusion of the company into structures of the International Maabarot Products Ltd. group

The government programme “Poland. Business Harbour”, which initially had been available only to Belarusian specialists and companies from the ICT sector, has opened door to additional countries.

Quality of life is one of the elements that plays a significant role in attracting potential investors who make decisions to locate their activities in a given city, which in consequence results in their development and economic success. Satisfying living condition helps to build a positive image of the city, thus evoking satisfaction and pride in its inhabitants. It is influenced by various factors – among others: good condition of the natural environment, access to high-quality medical services, sense of security and low traffic density.

It is said that nowadays chemistry is ubiquitous. This saying usually carries a pejorative connotation. However, it is important to emphasize how much in the domestic and global industry depends on the chemical industry - the specific multisector, which is a large network of connections between suppliers and recipients for many sub-branches and sectors of the economy.

In 1879, Wilhelm Hess, an American Czech, set up a small repair and construction scales factory at Lubartowska Street in Lublin. Before the outbreak of World War I, the small business transformed itself into the largest scale factory in Poland.

The official opening of the portal connecting Lublin with Vilnius has just taken place. An interactive installation that was created using modern technologies is a great opportunity to create a stronger bond between our partnership towns and  start a number of initiatives, including business collaboration.

In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. The ability to keep pace and flexibility might be enough to ensure business continuity, but what about preparing for what lies ahead or scaling up? In a conversation with Invest-in-Lublin, Andrzej Patyra, Head of Innovation at Billennium’s Digital Transformation Department casts a light on how the company fosters innovation itself, and how it helps other businesses innovate.

During the pandemic, many companies moved their businesses online and employees from offices to homes. This raises questions about security. It is extremely important to ensure the continuity of the company's operations, secure remote access to its data, and effective protection against cyberattacks.

What benefits does the Polish Investment Zone offer for entrepreneurs? How to apply for CIT/PIT exemption under the Polish Investment Zone scheme (PSI)? How much financial support can an entrepreneur receive? What criteria are required from an entrepreneur? What is a "new investment"? Is it just the construction of a new hall? And what about companies from the business services sector, including IT? What investment financing instruments can an entrepreneur count on?

On April 26th, the Municipality of Lublin, the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Nexbio and the Municipal Waterworks and Sewerage Company (MPWiK) signed an agreement on research and development cooperation concerning the biological and chemical analysis and the monitoring of sewage to detect traces of coronavirus in wastewater samples.

The Polish Investment Zone (PSI) is one of the mechanisms to support new investments in Poland. A company planning to undertake a new investment may benefit from an income tax exemption of up to 70% of the total investment value. Furthermore, support may be granted not only to investments from the industrial sector but also to those from business services sector, including IT.

The beginning of April marked the end of public consultations of a new programme called “European Funds for Eastern Poland 2021-2027” worth close to EUR 2.5 billion. The support for businesses under the Programme will be provided mainly in a form of grants, while the growth of tourism will be also supported through loans.