Economic Development Agencies
French investment and economic development agencies are non-profit organizations created by local authorities wishing to have a professional, flexible, and quick-to react tool to help local firms and develop their region’s economy. They focus on attracting investment to specific areas, often through foreign companies who open offices in France. If you are a representative of an American company that is considering establishing a presence in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes or Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, you may wish to contact the appropriate local or regional economic development agency. These agencies provide a wide variety of services for foreign companies – consult the relevant websites for details.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises
- Invest in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- PHAR’ÉCO (light on the region’s economy)
- Bourbonnais’ Attractiveness Agency
- Lyon Area Economic Development Agency (ADERLY)
- Vichy’s Attractiveness Agency
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté