From tradition to modernity

In the Middle Ages, Elbląg was Poland's gateway to the world. The town had had a thriving seaport,and the Old Town was full of loud merchants and seamen. The modern city continues the best traditions of the Hanseatic League. Elbląg has still excellent transport links and innovative projects focused on business development. During the last 20 years, Elbląg has changed visually and economically. The Old Town was rebuilt offering presently numerous galleries, museums, restaurants, hotels, pubs and cafes.

Elbląg is a combination of a modern city management and professionalism in relationship with investors, in conjunction with the multicultural traditions. This is a place where modernity meets the best traditions of the place, says Grzegorz Nowaczyk, the Mayor of Elbląg.

While the industrial Elbląg gradually becomes more modern, she does not forget about her traditions. In 2006 the city launched Business Incubator where entrepreneurs can develop innovative projects and ideas. On 28 April 2011 OPEGIEK company opened its GIS Center which is specialized in the development of digital maps and software for geodesy. The Elbląg Technology Park was established for investors interested in developing modern technologies. Higher education schools also contribute to developing the city. The most important is the State School of Higher Professional Education in Elbląg which provides well-educated engineers and computer specialists to support the industry based on new technologies.

We are trying to be an attractive partner for those who want to invest in our city. We have conditions for developing investment projects. We want to be a reliable partner and participate in serious investment projects that will bring benefits to both sides, says Mayor Nowaczyk.

In January 2007,the Elbląg Incubator of Modern Information Technologies was opened. It provides opportunity for doing business on very convenient terms. It offers 35 office rooms which are fully equipped with hardware and software. There are also well-organised logistics services and preferential financial terms.

The city leads a number of environmental projects aimed at improving the life of citizens. In the past, the city was awarded with the first prize of the European Union - Honorary Diploma for outstanding achievements in ecology (2001) and Certificates "Environmentally Friendly City" in competitions under the auspices of the President of Poland (2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003).