1. The Best Business Climate. 2. The Best Labor stability and productive capacity. 3. The Best Young and Law Respectful HR. 4. The Best Location,

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2 1. The Best Business Climate. 2. The Best Labor stability and productive capacity. 3. The Best Young and Law Respectful HR. 4. The Best Location, Infrastructure and Services. 5. The Best quality of life and family environment.

3 1. The Best Business Climate

4 Aguascalientes is one of the best places in the world to invest 1st place in business climate Doing Business The best place to outsource operations in Latin America 2006 Aguascalientes: The Mexican Tiger Roars Highly Commended More competitive cost in Mexico, st place in Competitiveness 2007 The Mexican Tiger Best in competitiveness st place in Business Environment 2006

5 Global Recognition Business Climate Harvard University, has used Aguascalientes as study case (development model) at the J. F. Kennedy Government School OECD* has recognized Aguascalientes as having the best business climate standards in the world. *Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) National Geographic: Performed research on why Aguascalientes leads in: Competitiveness, Business Climate & FDI Attraction First Place in De-regulation National Leader Program ONE. *Comisión Federal de Mejora Regulatoria (Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission)

6 Estados Unidos Reino Unido Canadá Alemania Rumania Tailandia Aguascalientes Brasil Chile Japón Jalisco Querétaro China San Luis Potosí Nuevo León Yucatán Ciudad de México Italia Coahuila España Guanajuato Promedio Nacional Puebla Colombia Chihuahua Veracruz Estado de México 73.9 The Best Business Climate In Aguascalientes it is cheaper to start a business than in Italy, Spain, Chile, Japan, China o Brazil (% income per capita)

7 The World Bank Aguascalientes has the most business friendly environment in Mexico Doing Business Report More easy More difficult

8 AGUASCALIENTES: NATIONAL LEADER IN ECONOMIC GROWTH 7.5 The State's GDP grown 9% in 2006, similar growth to Asian countries % Average Growth Rate QROO BC SUR QRO NL NAY COAH YUC VER AGS SON TAB MEX PUEB CHIH BC SIN SLP HGO TAMPS NAC ZAC JAL DF GRO MICH GTO COL MOR OAX TLAX DGO CHIS CAM Source: INEGI,

9 Its Manufacturing Industry has maintained an annual 4.5% steady growth This industry represents a 30.3% of the State's Gross Domestic Product GDP Source: INEGI, National Accounts System, Manufacturing Industry Statistics

10 Long term tradition in foreign direct investment Aguascalientes has landed more than 2,300 million USD in the last 4 years. During 2006 Aguascalientes received more than 1,500 million USD in FDI out of the 19,000 that came in to the country multinationals were located here during the last 30 years Among others, capitals have arrived from USA, Japan, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Brazil. 70% of Japan's investment in Mexico is in Aguascalientes

11 Aguascalientes Automotive Industry National Leader in automobile production. 450,000 vehicles assembled in 2008 and 355,000 in % of state s GDP, the biggest sector in the state. 37 international companies (Japan, France, US, Germany and Spain). Foreign Direct Investment, (Estimated figures at a present value with some of investments made 20 years ago): $20,000,000,000 US dollars.

12 Information Technologies and Software Development 25 companies of IT & Software industry are in the cluster. The 2 Largest Software developers in the country are located in Aguascalientes

13 2. The Best Labor stability and productive capacity

14 ZERO Strikes in the Industrial sector in the last 43 years in Aguascalientes International record National recognition for it s efficient legal system. 4% in employee turnover, the lowest rate in central Mexico. Great Stability in the Labor Structure: Syndicate Company Government.

15 Success Cases These enterprises have been in Aguascalientes factors of competitiveness and productivity, developing an INDUSTRIAL CULTURE, through instruments of quality management. INEGI: One of the most recognized institutions by the UN on Statistics, Geography and Information Technology, is located here. It is the only Federal Government successful experience in decentralization. (99% of Federal Offices are still in Mexico city Federal District). More than 7,000 employees (Since its arrival to the state all the internal labor conflicts have decrease). 80% of its employees are from Aguascalientes. SOFTTEK: The largest software development company in Mexico. During 2005 and 2007 SOFTTEK has grown from 200 to 1,000 employees. With clients such as General Electric, IMSS, Public and private Banks. NISSAN Aguascalientes: The second most important NISSAN plant in the world. Has achieve different domestic and international recognitions on:, Productivity, Environmental Excellence, Industrial Cleanliness, and Quality Certification.

16 3. The Best Young and Law Respectful HR

17 Young HR availability 23 years it is the average age. 68% (724,000) of the population it is under 34 years of age. 50% is economically active more than half a million. 32,000 college students. 27 universities & colleges: for only 1 million inhabitants. 1st place Per Capita in México

18 World Class Education 8 out of the 100 best colleges in Mexico are in Aguascalientes UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE AGUASCALIENTES, among 10 best in the country. ITESM Campus Aguascalientes, the best private college in the region (Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Colima and Michoacán). Reader s Digest. UNIVERSIDAD PANAMERICANA (BONATERRA), Has won multiple prizes in MIT Robotics Competitions (5 years in a row, in the first 3 places); the most nominated in Manitoba International Marketing Competition. UTNA, Quality National Price to the TU.

19 Industrial Policy based on Clusters Textile & Garment Aguascalientes, the first successful Cluster experience in Mexico Dr. Clemente Ruiz Durán, UNAM Furniture Automotive Electronics Information Technologies Commerce & Services Exports Food & its technologies Robotics Transport & Logistics

20 State of the Science and Technology NATIONAL Scientific and Technological Research and Development Centers which support the Clusters. CTV, Textile Development Center CETIMA, Furniture Technology Center CETELE, Electronics Technology Center CIATEQ, Advanced Technologies Center CTT, Textile Technology Centers CIO, Optics Research Center CIMAT, Math Research Center CEDIAM, Automotive Industry Development Center CEDITI, IT Development Center

21 4. The Best Location, Infrastructure and Services

22 Located In the Center of the Golden Triangle Where 80% of the gross domestic product is generated In the middle of the most productive and important cities in Mexico, which make triangle Monterrey, Guadalajara y D.F. 70% of the foreign trade is generated Where 70% of the Economically Active Population it is located.

23 Natural Logistics and Distribution Distances to main cities and sea ports of the country. Distances Km. hrs. León San Luis Potosí Guadalajara Querétaro Mexico D.F Manzanillo Monterrey Puerto Vallarta Tampico Nuevo Laredo Ciudad Juárez Center. It has 2,300 km in highways. Highways to the cities of Leon, Guadalajara, Mexico, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas.

24 Is the only Junction in the country where Ferromex and Kansas City Southern meet. Logistics Corridors: -Manzanillo Ags Altamira -DF Ags Cd. Juárez It plays a very important role in the merchandise movement to Europe and Asia

25 Important development of logistics and distribution Logistic multimodal y Recinto Fiscalizado Grupo TRACOMEX. Railroad port VALI (135 wagons). Railroad port BACHOCO (135 wagons). Railroad port CRUZ AZUL CEMENT 2 of the most important railroad ports in the country operate in the state.

26 Aguascalientes: Dry Port Alliance between TRACOMEX VERACRUZ PORT (APIVER) Logistic corridor : CHICALOTE PUERTO de VERACRUZ 400 Km. Of influential zone TRACOMEX it is importing and exporting as an extension of Veracruz Port. Customs office integrated to the dry port. TRACOMEX. Strategic In Bond Customs office authorized by SHCP

27 Modern and Functional Customs Office Processes more than $ 6 000,000,000 USD in Exports and more than $ 5 000,000,000 USD in Importing. The most transparent in the Region: zero corruption It Checks on San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas Top Destinations EUA 76% Canadá 7,8% Unión Europea 3,2% Brasil 2,9% Rusia 2,2% Chile 1,4% Colombia 0,8% Países Bajos 0,8% Japón 0,7% Otros 4,2% Source: Aduana Interior de Aguascalientes Secretaría de Economía - Banco de México

28 Well Connected International Airport Non-stop frequent international flights to: Dallas Houston Chicago 425,000 users a year (double than neighboring San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas). Cargo Center Project 3 alternative airports within 120 KMS (León, San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas).

29 Regional Commerce Development Pole Modern Shopping malls, with the best auto service and department stores in the state capitol and in all the municipalities. Mega Shopping Mall Altaria. Its Market influence has a 300 km radio. 23 million high purchasing potential clients. More than 43,000 economy units. Textile Industry regional development Pole. Main agro industrial distribution center.

30 Strategically planned City Pioneers in Urban Development regulation (since 1936). City planned around 3 beltway loops (unique in Mexico). The 3th beltway loop will be fully operated until 2022 Wide and modern streets safety and constant flow for vehicles. For every 3 inhabitants in the state, 1 owns a car

31 1 st national place Basic Services Coverage (State) Power supply: 99% Piped water: 98% Sewage: 98% Water Treatment Efficiency: 97% Percentage equivalent to GERMANY

32 Unique Electrical Power Ring in Mexico It assures the service at all times with no interruption. Black Out Free. Three different sources of energy supply: North West South

33 Fiber optic infrastructure Aguascalientes has the same fiber-optic and voice/data communication infrastructure as Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey 7 redundant fiber optic rings, surround the state's capital. The State is covered 100% From 64 kbps to 2,048 kbps or more broadband links Digital services to suit all need: DS0, T1, E1, ADSL, ISDN, STM1, E3 More than 80 TELMEX digital centrals in the city. The most important telephone and cellular companies are here. (TELCEL, AXTEL, NEXTEL, ATT, MOVISTAR, IUSACEL, UNEFON, etc)

34 World Class Industrial Infrastructure 11 Industrial Parks with First Class Services 47 km long industrial corridor 746 hectares in industrial developments

35 5. The Best life quality and family environment

36 Specialized Medical Care 20 years performing open heart surgeries, heart and kidney success transplants (USA performed 28 years ago). 19 private hospitals with first-rate facilities. 100% of the population has Medical Service Coverage Life expectancy similar to Denmark, Ireland or Portugal (76 years) PNUD/ONU.

37 State's Public Health 186 MDs per 100 K inhabitants: national average is 133 The health sector in the State has: 140 Specialized medical facilities in the public sector. More than 180 certified nursing homes. 9 general and 3 specialized hospitals.

38 Wide Education Coverage The states scholar system is rated one of the five best in the country in elementary and high school levels. Almost 1,800 public and private institutions (basic, middle and college). First State to have total coverage in English and Computing labs. 100% mandatory to teach English as a second language. The average scholarship in Aguascalientes is of 9.3 years.

39 Leader in Quality Education Aguascalientes is the state most dedicated to the education of its students Only state in the country obtaining the level very high in the Index of Educational Performance (IDEI) both in elementary and secondary school Included in the results of the ENLACE test: 1.- Efficiency of the educational system 2.- Students stay in school 3.- Professional well educated Teachers 4.- School Supervision 5.- Parent Participation al/mp_no_te_lo_pierdas/contra_la_pared_reporte_completo.pdf

40 Housing quality and availability 76% of the population own their house. Above national average and similar to countries like Japan, US & Germany - % Similar to Sweden and Norway. More than 120 new neighborhood residential, medium and popular level in the last 20 years. Awarded the National Housing Prize for 5 consecutive years Excellent availability of housing variety and quality.

41 Aguascalientes is the state that invests most in Culture: INBA (National Fine Arts Institute) The Aguascalientes Theater is ranked one of the largest and most comfortable in Mexico. 8 Museums: history, arts, science & technology: Aguascalientes Museum, Regional History, Nacional de la Muerte, José Guadalupe Posada, Contemporary Art, Science & Technology, Escuela de Cristo & Rail. 4 Theaters: Symphonic orchestra, opera, ballet, theatrical performances. Cultural Centers: dance, music, plastic arts, literature & acting. 55 movie theaters and an Imax screen.

42 Modern tourism infrastructure 6 Grand Luxury hotels and 13 business class. 150 International and specialty cousin 13 Shopping Malls San Marcos International Festivity Industrial, Commerce, Services, and agro industrial Exposition 30 days during April-May 7 million visitors International Cultural Festival (FICA) Casino, Rooster fights and Bullfights

43 Modern sports facilities +50 First Class Facilities for +60 sport disciplines: cycling, gyms, pools, track & fields. 6 private sports clubs. 3 private and 1 public golf clubs. National and International Golf & Tennis Tournaments. 1st league Basketball & soccer club: PANTERAS & NECAXA. Aguascalientes regularly hosts International sport events.

44 Aguascalientes, the best option to invest and do business in Mexico Contact information: Armando Jiménez San Vicente PhD Secretary of Economic Development +52 (449)