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Business Facts

GDP per Capita:	$ 51200.
Major Exports:	Machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products.
Major Foreign Exchange Counters:	Western Union and Thomas cook.
Key Industries:	Machinery, chemicals, watches, textiles, precision instruments, tourism, banking, and insurance.
Major Imports:	Machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals; agricultural products, textiles.

Business Overview
Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland. The city is a leading financial centre. The city has headquarters of several international corporations and banks. The city of Zurich is truly a global city and the biggest hub of international financial institutions in Switzerland. The financial sector forms the major part of the economy of Zurich. The city also houses the Swiss stock exchange. The city also has several research centers of IT companies like IBM and Microsoft. Zurich is an investor friendly city.
The main reason for this is the low tax tariffs in the city. The city is highly respected for its educational and research developments is the presence of highly skilled labor. The city has the best quality of living in the whole wide world. Zurich also hosts several trade events, trade fairs, trade shows, exhibitions and conventions through out the year. Zurich is the most visited city in Switzerland and has a very well developed tourism industry.

Major Business Centers
Messezentrum Zurich:
The Swiss Exhibition center Zurich also known as Messezentrum Zurich is a popular event venue of Zurich. The event facility covers a total exhibition area of over 30,000 sqm. The center has nine fully air - conditioned halls. The exhibition complex also houses four restaurants and three snack bars. The center offers ample parking space.

The Zurich exhibition center is a multipurpose venue and can be opted for events like exhibitions, conventions, meetings, congress or any other event. The center is equipped with world class facilities and hosts several events throughout the year. The center also has seven conference rooms linked with the halls which are perfect for meetings, seminars, presentations and workshops.