Zeeland works Everything that makes the ideal business environment

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1 Zeeland works Everything that makes the ideal business environment Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen Walcheren De Bevelanden Zeeuws-Vlaanderen

2 N9 N290 MAASVLAKTE N15 EUROPOORT Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen Oostvoorne N218 Walcheren Rockanje VOORNE De Bevelanden Zeeuws-Vlaanderen N O O R D Z E E Renesse Nieuw-Haamstede Noordwelle Haamstede Burgh Westenschouwen Scharendijke Den Osse S C H O U W E N - Serooskerke Kerkwerve N59 Ouddorp G Schuddebeurs r G O E R E E - Goedereede e Brouwershaven v e l Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D i n Stellendam N215 Sirjansland H a r i n g Melissant g e Dirksland O V E R F L A K K E Herkingen n N59 N215 Bruinisse HE Midde Somm Nieuwe- O o s ZIERIKZEE N59 Nieuwerkerk Oosterland t e r ST. PHIL Damme KNOKKE-HEIST Westkapelle N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke West- Vlaanderen Sint Kruis Sijsele Cadzand-Bad Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle O o Cadzand Draaibrug N251 N410 Maldegem s t Zuidzande N253 Eede N288 Zoutelande Aardenburg Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse Nieuwvliet-Bad N49 g Domburg a t Nieuwvliet Dishoek Groede Oostburg N287 Aagtekerke N288 Z E E U W S - Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN Oostkapelle Koude kerke Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens N253 N676 Breskens Schoondijke N61 Waterlandkerkje N287 Oost- Souburg Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Arnemuiden Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N456 H o n t N61 N254 Hoofdplaat N België Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Biervliet Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 e N255 N254 Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Colijnsplaat N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene N62 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent N255 Ovezande Driewegen N62 N252 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe N256 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN N62 A256 Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel Baarland Spui N256 Kats GOES Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe s c h Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel e l d e Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde T H O L E N V e r d r o n k v a n S a e Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N N258 Koewacht Kapelle N289 Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen N689 Sint-Jansteen E34 Heikant N49 Walsoorden Hulst N289 Kuitaart Ter Hole N290 N403 Waarde St. Annaland N658 Lamswaarde Clinge Paal Graauw Zandberg St. Philipsland N286 Poort Krabbendijke Ril Nieuw-N Assebroek N9 Eeklo ZELZATE 2

3 25 E 0 2 A Maasland MAASSLUIS VLAARDINGEN NN11 55 Rozenburg SCHIEDAM ROTTERDAM A4 Brielle AA15 15 E 2188 N N21 HOOGVLIET Abbenbroek SPIJKENISSE Pernis Poortugaal Rhoon Oud-Beijerland Zuidland Nieuw-Beijerland PUTTEN g v Goudswaard l i melsdijk Mijnsheerenland Piershil Zeeland, a province that means business... 6 HOEKSE WAARD e elharnis Heinenoord N N LLEVOETSLUIS Oudendijk t Contents N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland... 8 Klaaswaal Stad aan t Haringvliet N215 Numansdorp E E A29 Den Bommel N5 N599 -Tonge Willemstad Achthuizen Oude-Tonge Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen region NN AA55 99 Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen business parks Dinteloord LIPSLAND Fijnaart 6588 N N65 N6 56 N257 N257 NoordBrabant d Steenbergen Oud Gastel NieuwVossemeer 1 N64 OudVossemeer tvliet Walcheren region Kruisland N25 9 NN N A29 7 AA N N2288 Tholen Walcheren business parks A1 Lepelstraat Halsteren Wouw Heerle A4 ROOSENDAAL N EE3311 AA5588 BERGEN OP ZOOM N659 Wouwse Plantage A4 Essen e De Bevelanden region De Bevelanden business parks...34 Vliegbasis Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Woensdrecht 89 N2 N289 Hoogerheide Woensdrecht Huijbergen lland Bath A4 Ossendrecht 89 Kalmthout 2 N Zeeuws-Vlaanderen region e n L a n d f t i n g e Putte Zeeuws-Vlaanderen business parks A12 Kapellen 1 N1 Hoevenen Brasschaat amen Ekeren R2 N 450 Merksem E 1 A1 9 Schoten Zeeland Seaports RR11 A1 A111 ANTWERPEN BORGERHOUT E34 E34 A13 A13 00 NN77 R1 3

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5 You can visit Concert at Sea and invite your business relations along too. Photographics for DNA image bank at

6 Zeeland, a province that means business Zeeland literally means sea land, not surprisingly as half of the province consists of land and the other half of water. The contours of Zeeland and its horizon have been formed over the centuries by the interplay of sea, water, wind and currents. Zeeland is positioned strategically between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, on the Westerschelde estuary. This province is perfect for doing business, working and living! Zeeland has excellent transport connections, clean beaches kilometres long, two seaports, some major players in the process industry, a strong SME sector, a well-developed logistical network and tourist industry, and plenty of affordable space for new developments. 6 Eddy Westveer for DNA image bank at

7 Zeeland, a province that is perfect for doing business, working and living Zeeland is within easy reach of the Randstad conurbation and the Benelux in general. Not only there is hardly any traffic congestion on the road, there are also good links by water and rail. The deep-water ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen jointly form Zeeland Seaports, one of the fastest-growing port areas in Europe. A number of container terminals have been added over the past few years, including ones for Verbrugge, Scaldia and Dow. Indeed, transport in Zeeland can genuinely be called multimodal. Zeeland Seaports (as the name suggests) has open access to the North Sea. The ports of both Vlissingen and Terneuzen lie on the Westerschelde estuary, the main waterway in Zeeland. It provides inland shipping with an excellent gateway to the inland waterways of Europe. The port of Vlissingen is accessible for ships with draughts of up to 16.5 metres, and vessels with draughts of up to 12.5 metres can also moor in Terneuzen. Both ports are connected to the rail network and are also conveniently situated for transport by road. The Vlissingen port area is close to the motorway, which runs from west to east through the western part of the province Noord-Brabant, giving access to the Randstad, Belgium and the Ruhr area. The N62, the road link to the Belgian province Flanders and northern France, is currently being widened. Flanders and northern France are the primary hinterland for the port of Terneuzen. Labour market Another factor attracting businesses to Zeeland is the labour market. The working population in Zeeland is highly qualified, while Zeelanders have a long-standing reputation for their work ethic and high productivity. Many Zeelanders commute every day to the province of Noord-Brabant or the Randstad conurbation, but would prefer to work in their own province. This relatively substantial volume of outgoing commuters is an opportunity for new businesses. Living in Zeeland Zeeland is an attractive place to live. Each of the former islands has kept its own unique character, but all offer peace and quiet, and space. There is plenty to enjoy, including the salty specials like mussels and oysters. There are hushed villages and historic towns. But Zeeland s charm is not just due to the clear air, calm and space, it is the combination of that with culture, adventurous sports and lively, friendly beach bars, for you are never far from the sea and the beach in Zeeland. What is more, this province gets more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the Netherlands. That means lots of opportunities for fun on land and in the water. And that does not just mean fishing, sailing and waterskiing - the Delta is also a paradise for divers. If you are looking for entertainment, there is a wide range of options in the towns, including the theatres. The province is home to a number of cultural festivals in the summer and autumn. Zeeland has modern shopping centres and all the amenities necessary for comfortable living. Nor should its culinary highlights be forgotten: Zeeland has a remarkable number of Michelin-star restaurants for such a small province. The houses are very affordable, both to buy and to rent, especially when compared with the Randstad. What is also worth noting is that Zeeland is a safe province to live in. The crime statistics are low and children can play outside without any problems. Facilities Zeeland has educational facilities at every level, from vocational programmes to university education. Particularly worth mentioning are the Technum College (a regional training centre) and HZ University of Applied Sciences. HZ teaches degrees that are not available anywhere else in the Netherlands, for example in Water Management, Maintenance or Vitality Management and Tourism. Middelburg is home to the Roosevelt Academy, an internationally-oriented higher education institute with a broadly based curriculum. There are a number of academic universities only a short distance from Zeeland, including those in Rotterdam, Eindhoven (University of Technology), Tilburg and the Belgian cities of Antwerp and Ghent. The Zeeland hospitals collaborate closely with hospitals in Antwerp and Ghent. The province is a trendsetter in smallscale accommodation for the elderly. Furthermore, various initiatives aimed at combining recreation and healthcare in an innovative fashion are currently being developed and marketed. Pilot boat Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at 7

8 N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland (Impuls) is an organisation committed to developing a balanced economic structure in Zeeland and a solid competitive position in the long term. Impuls does this by focusing on the sectors that are current strengths while at the same time investing in the development of sectors with potential for the future. The organisation also works on creating jobs for Zeeland s working population and making them accessible. The emphasis is on jobs that will continue to offer a challenge and prospects in the longer term. Impuls seeks to attract new businesses through PR and by targeted canvassing. An essential part of this is providing useful information to interested companies. Impuls is the right organisation for new businesses to contact, whether they want information about the labour market in Zeeland, business parks, tax breaks or the quality of life - which is guaranteed in Zeeland anyway! 8

9 Make it in Zeeland Economische Impuls Zeeland was founded in 2007 with the aim of boosting the Zeeland economy. Impuls does this by collaborating with educational institutions, public authorities and businesses in innovative projects. Impuls also actively searches for businesses that can add something to the Zeeland economy. Impuls has a lot to offer businesses interested in relocating to Zeeland. Choice of location Impuls provides advice and assistance in finding the right location in Zeeland. This could be a free plot for building on, offices or other business premises. The new website provides extensive information about the various Zeeland municipalities and business parks. Business people can also access the site themselves and search the database to see what property is available in Zeeland. Legal entity Impuls offers support in setting up a new legal entity, which will often be a B.V. (private limited company under Dutch law). This is particularly relevant to non-dutch companies, but might also be of use to Dutch businesses wishing to start up new operations. The development company Impuls also gives advice on the best organisational structure. Tax advice Impuls can obtain tax advice for businesses. It also helps foreign companies setting up a branch in the Netherlands to get the best possible structure from a tax point of view. Labour market Impuls provides information about the labour market in Zeeland. Furthermore, it offers support with the recruitment and selection of staff, secondment and other relevant HR matters. Subsidies The Netherlands has many subsidy schemes, not just for technology and innovation, but also in other areas such as export and staffing. There is always the option of a quick scan. Licences and permits Impuls offers support in obtaining various licences and permits, such as an environmental licence or work and residence permits for foreign workers. Zeeland network Impuls will make sure a new business gets introduced to the close-knit Zeeland network. Wherever possible, contacts will be made and introductions arranged with existing parties in Zeeland to explore opportunities for collaboration. Imtech Economische Impuls Zeeland covers all aspects of setting up a business in the province. Business people can count on personal attention throughout the settlement process and beyond, because Companies go where they are wanted. And stay where they are appreciated! 9

10 N9 N290 N257 Brielle A4 Zeeland s biggest companies N O O R D Z E E Nieuw-Haamstede Westenschouwen Haamstede Renesse Burgh Noordwelle Serooskerke Scharendijke S C H O U W E N - Kerkwerve N59 Den Osse Ouddorp G Schuddebeurs r G O E R E E - Goedereede e Brouwershaven v e l Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D i n Rockanje Stellendam N215 Sirjansland VOORNE O V E R F L A K K E E Herkingen Bruinisse Nieuwe-Tonge Oude-Tonge Abbenbroek H a r i n g v l i e t Melissant g e Dirksland n N59 N215 HELLEVOETSLUIS Middelharnis Sommelsdijk N215 PUTTEN Stad aan t Haringvliet N59 N218 Goudswaard SPIJKENISSE Zuidland HOEKSE WAARD Oudendijk Den Bommel Achthuizen HOOGVLIET Nieuw-Beijerland Piershil N217 Pe Po KNOKKE-HEIST e Westkapelle N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke Westaanderen Kruis Sijsele Cadzand-Bad Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle O o Cadzand Draaibrug N251 N410 Maldegem s t Zuidzande N253 Aardenburg Eede N288 Zoutelande Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse Nieuwvliet-Bad N49 g Domburg a t Nieuwvliet Dishoek Groede N253 Oostburg N287 Aagtekerke N288 9 Z E E U W S - Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N 7 V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Arnemuiden Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN N676 Oostkapelle Koude kerke Breskens Schoondijke N61 8 Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens 9 Waterlandkerkje 1 N287 Oost- Souburg 2 3 Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N H o n t N61 5 N Hoofdplaat N België Biervliet Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 e N N254 Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Colijnsplaat N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent O o s N62 N255 Ovezande Driewegen N N252 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe t e r N256 ZIERIKZEE 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN N62 A256 Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel Baarland Spui N256 Kats GOES Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe 1 s c h Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel e l d e Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N N258 Koewacht Kapelle N289 N59 4 Nieuwerkerk Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen N689 Sint-Jansteen E34 3 Heikant N49 2 Walsoorden Hulst 10 Kuitaart Ter Hole Oosterland N289 N290 N403 Waarde St. Annaland N658 Lamswaarde Clinge ST. PHILIPSLAND T H O L E N V e r d r o n k e n L a n d v a n S a e f t i n g e Paal Graauw Zandberg St. Philipsland N286 Poortvliet Krabbendijke N656 Rilland Nieuw-Namen N257 Noord- Brabant Oud- Vossemeer Tholen N289 Bath A11 N656 Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Nieuw- Vossemeer N659 N658 N286 BERGEN OP ZOOM Lepelstraat Halsteren R2 Steenbergen Woensdrecht A4 N259 N450 A4 A4 Dinteloord Heerle Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Hoogerheide Ossendrecht ANTWERPEN Huijbergen A12 N289 A2 W W P Ho P ebroek N9 Eeklo ZELZATE N70 Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen 1 ZEELANDIA HJ DOELEMAN Location: Zierikzee Activity: Zeelandia is specialised in the development, production, sale and distribution of bakery ingredients for bread, cakes and pastries. 2 BUDELPACK POORTVLIET BV Location: Poortvliet Activity: Delivering contract packing capacity and innovative packing concepts. 3 HEMI STORE INTERIORS Location: Tholen Activity: Designing the layout for store formats. 4 VAN TRIER EUROPE BV Location: Tholen Activity: Hire and sale of conveyor belts. 5 HOME FURNISHING MALL POORTVLIET Location: Poortvliet Activity: Home furnishings stores. 6 MARCONI ORANJE BV Location: Tholen Activity: Installation of cabling and piping systems. Walcheren 1 RABOBANK GROUP Location: Vlissingen, Goes, Kapelle, Hulst, Terneuzen and Sluis Activity: Bank. 2 SCHELDE MARINEBOUW Location: Vlissingen Activity: Shipbuilding. 3 PHILIPS LIGHTING BV/DEVITRITE FABRIEK Location: Middelburg Activity: Philips Lighting Vitrite produces lamp bases. Together with the factory in Poland, Philips Lighting Bielsko, it supplies lamp bases to other Philips sites 10

11 and third parties both in Europe and beyond. 4 ZEELAND REFINERY (formerly Total Raffinaderij Nederland NV) Location: Vlissingen Activity: Oil refinery. 5 VERBRUGGE ZEELAND TERMINALS Location: Ritthem Activity: Port company. 6 SCHELDEBOUW BV Location: Middelburg Activity: Construction. 7 EASTMAN CHEMICAL MIDDELBURG Location: Middelburg Activity: Production, sale and distribution of plastics, chemicals and fibres for the food and packing industries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 8 NORTH SAFETY PRODUCTS EUROPE B.V. Location: Middelburg Activity: Manufacture and distribution of personal protective equipment. 9 ARKEMA VLISSINGEN Location: Vlissingen Activity: Production of basic organic chemicals. 10 HEEREMA VLISSINGEN BV Location: Vlissingen Activity: Heerema Fabrication Group is a reputable company specialising in designing, manufacturing, installing and connecting up complicated steel constructions and putting them into operation. De Bevelanden 1 ROOMPOT HOLDING COMPANY Location: Kamperland Activity: This group s main business is running holiday parks in the Netherlands and Germany. 2 LAMBWESTON/MEIJER VOF Location: Kruiningen Activity: LWM is one of Europe s biggest producers of frozen potato products and a major supplier of innovative frozen potato specialties. It has an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes of finished products and it employs around 1,000 people. LWM supplies many large international clients in the food-service, fast-food and retail segments. 3 THERMPHOS INTERNATIONAL B.V. Location: Vlissingen-Oost Activity: Chemical industry. 4 EPZ NV Location: Borsele Activity: EPZ is the biggest producer of electricity in Zeeland. It is a unique company in a special place. EPZ not only operates the only nuclear power plant in the Netherlands, it also runs a coal-fired power station with bio fuel combustion, a gas turbine and a wind farm. 5 GROUP 4 SECURICOR (formerly Randon Beveiliging) Location: Goes Activity: G4S is one of the three biggest security firms in the Netherlands. Around 80 percent of its turnover is from the supply of commercial security services to companies in the transport, media and telecommunications sectors, public authorities and events. The company also offers surveillance services and operates an incident room. 6 MCCAIN FOODS HOLLAND Location: s-heer Arendskerke Activity: Specialised in potato products, potatoes, potato crisps and snacks, meals, pizzas, salads, sauces and soups. 7 DELTA NV Location: Goes Activity: IT company. 8 WOLTER & DROS GOES Location: Goes Activity: Electrical engineering firm. Zeeuws-Vlaanderen 1 DOW BENELUX B.V. Location of Benelux headquarters: Terneuzen Activity: Chemicals - R&D and production of chemicals and plastics. 2 YARA SLUISKIL BV Location: Sluiskil Activity: Producer of high-quality nitrogen fertilisers and liquid calcium. 3 NECKERMANN BV Location: Sint Jansteen Activity: Neckermann.com is one of the biggest mail-order companies in the Netherlands and Belgium. More than 80,000 articles are on offer in catalogues, mail-shots and through the Internet, and most of them can be delivered within 24 hours from the logistics centres in Sint Jansteen. 4 MORRESWONEN Location: Hulst Activity: Sale of furniture. 5 CARGILL BENELUX Location: Sas van Gent Activity: Cargill is involved in the production, processing and distribution of food ingredients and agricultural products. Cargill BV employs around 2,300 people in the Netherlands and is one of the country s 20 largest companies. 6 GDF SUEZ/Cofely Location: Terneuzen Activity: Technical services. 7 ELOPAK Location: Terneuzen Activity: Manufacturing cardboard and plastic packing materials. 8 SYNDUS GROUP Location: Terneuzen Activity: Design, manufacture and installation of steel constructions; design, manufacture and installation of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) piping systems; sale of plastic security gates; production and sale of GRP grid walkways; sale, installation and service of Boge electrical screw compressors for the Zeeland province; hire of mobile cranes, mini cranes, mobile folding cranes, self-propelled cherry pickers and scissor lifts, compressors, small engines, welding equipment, telescopic handlers, forklift trucks, drive plates and industrial tools. 9 VROON B.V. Location: Breskens Activity: Shipping company. 10 PABO BV Location: Walsoorden Activity: Mail-order company, erotica. 11 DE HOOP TERNEUZEN Location: Terneuzen Activity: The group is a supplier and producer of raw materials, finished products and services to the construction industry. 12 H4A BOUW & INFRA BV Location: Sas van Gent, with branches in Axel, Hulst, Kloosterzande, Borsele and Goes. Activities: Operations in the building and infrastructure sector in the broadest sense. 13 PHILIPS LIGHTING Location: Terneuzen Activity: Production of starters for fluorescent tubes. Gas discharge lamps are lights, such as fluorescent tubes, that need a starter to get them going. They cannot be connected directly to the mains and only work in series with an electromagnetic ballast. The starter provides a defined voltage peak that initiates the gas discharge in the fluorescent tube. 14 VERBRUGGE TERNEUZEN TERMINALS Location: Terneuzen Activity: Port company. 15 OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS BV Location: Westdorpe (Kanaal zone) Company: Outokumpu is part of the Finnish multinational Outokumpu Oy. 16 ZORGSAAM Location: Terneuzen Activity: Healthcare organisation serving Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. 11

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13 Its splendour, the inspiring calm of its countryside and its remarkable nature, on land and in the water, make this region stand out. 13

14 Splendour surrounded by water Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen Tholen and Schouwen-Duiveland passed the stage of being a well-kept secret long ago. A large number of companies and employees from the province Noord-Brabant and the Randstad conurbation have discovered what the two municipalities have to offer: very affordable housing, good facilities and attractive options for the establishment or relocation of businesses looking for space. What is more, this region stands out through its splendour, the inspiring calm of its countryside and its remarkable nature, both on land and in the water. 14 Photographics for DNA image bank at

15 We can find everything we need here, including good staff Wouter de Vries YourSurprise.com Being at most one hour driving away from the Randstad, Noord-Brabant or Flanders, Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen s sheltered position makes life in this northern part of Zeeland very pleasant. The water everywhere enhances the feeling of open space. The North Sea and the Oosterschelde, Krammer and Grevelingen expanses of water form the natural boundaries of the two municipalities. The system of dams and other storm barriers known as the Delta Works also means that these days, Tholen and Schouwen-Duiveland can easily be reached from different directions. Economic activity There is plenty of economic activity in these municipalities. The villages on the former island of Tholen are able to satisfy the daily shopping requirements of its inhabitants while the town of Tholen has a wide range of shops, as have Sint-Annaland and Sint- Maartensdijk. The business parks offer a varied assortment of products and services. Retail and repairs are the largest sectors in terms of employment along with agriculture and fishery. Industry and professional services are a close second. The biggest employers on Schouwen- Duiveland are the retail sector and tourism. As the main town, Zierikzee has a wide range of shops, but there are numerous retail outlets to be found in the tourist area known as Kop van Schouwen (the top of Schouwen). A notable feature of this municipality is the relatively large number of firms in the professional services sector. Picturesque or modern Large-scale residential areas would not fit with the region s rural character. Even so, there is still plenty of room for new buildings. Zierikzee is developing two new districts, for instance, each with its own personality. One, Waterwijk to the west of the town centre, contains a wide range of modern homes, from port houses and apartments to sociable houses grouped around a courtyard. The other district, Noorderpolder to the north, is made up of the two areas De Velden and De Lanen, and has a look based on the popular architecture of the 1930s. In addition to these new developments, new homes are also being built within the existing residential areas of the villages and Zierikzee. There is a diverse selection of existing houses, too, available to let or to buy, from picturesque, small homes on the outskirts of the villages to splendid old merchants houses in Zierikzee centre. And how about those impressive farms in the flat countryside? The municipality of Tholen also has a wide range of homes on offer. In particular, there are numerous different options in the town of Tholen. Detached and semi-detached homes are being built in the Stadszicht district on the edge of the town while there are fantastic homes available on the water s edge along the Eendracht and Schelde- Rhine Canal, with views of the water and the marina. Small-scale urban infill projects in the centre of this historic fortified town are planned for execution soon. The muni- You do not have to go all the way to Zierikzee for a gift with a personal touch in the form of a photo, text or sound fragment, but that is where YourSurprise.com is located. This internet company, which delivers surprise presents in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK, has no need for shop premises. The orders are handled in Zierikzee with the support of ten other locations in the Netherlands. Why Zeeland? Wouter: When you are starting up, you choose the region where your network is as that is where you will find people who can help you. We now have about 20 employees and we can find everything we need here, including good staff! We have no problem getting sales staff, IT specialists and designers, people with the right mentality who are not afraid of change and progress. Another advantage is the short lines of communication in Zeeland: they know us at HZ University of Applied Sciences, which gives us access to good trainees and potential new employees. cipality is also working on redeveloping the aging business park Noord, turning it into a residential area with supermarkets to be called VesteTuin. There are promising schemes for new development in Sint-Annaland around the port, including plans for single-family houses behind the dyke and apartments with a view of the water. Recreational developments are planned on the south side of Tholen, at Gorishoek, including an increase in recreational accommodation and an indoor swimming pool. Hemi, Tholen 15

16 Region Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen Education Most of the towns and villages on Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen have their own primary schools, either public schools or schools with a Christian character. Secondary school pupils on Schouwen- Duiveland have the option of Pontes Pieter Zeeman in Zierikzee. This school group offers practical and vocational education as well as general education through to VWO+ (preparatory schooling for an academic uni- Leen Noordhoek Noordhoek Noordhoek earns its money under the water s surface. This international company with 85 permanent employees and around 100 hired workers has its headquarters in Zierikzee. The centre of the world, according to Leen Noordhoek. This is where all the underwater work on oil rigs and civil engineering work are coordinated. We have had branches in Indonesia, Singapore and the Middle East, and in the Netherlands in Amsterdam and Nieuw Beijerland, but in the end we made a conscious decision to operate from a base in Zeeland. That is partly because our roots are here. My parents used to run a number of ferry services in Zeeland, but of course they were no longer needed after the Delta Works were built! That was when Noordhoek versity). The town of Tholen is home to the Westerpoort College, a Protestant secondary school. This school offers three levels of pre-vocational secondary education. Other pupils attend secondary schools outside the region. Young people interested in vocational education at a regional centre or a university of applied science will find plenty of options in the nearby towns, including Goes, Middelburg, Bergen op Zoom and was started, in the wake of the construction of the storm surge barriers. We also chose this location because Zierikzee is centrally positioned between Rotterdam and Antwerp: both cities are less than three quarters of an hour away by car. We operate in a specialist market and we would like to keep the know-how we acquire through our projects for our own company and staff. But that is not easy as it is currently difficult to get people with an applied university degree in our specialised field. It should be said that our clients like to come to us for meetings, preferably around 11 o clock so that they can go somewhere afterwards to savour Zeeland s Salty Specials*. *Zeeland s Salty Specials: oysters, mussels, samphire, sea aster, etc. Roosendaal. The public transport timetable is designed to fit in with the local school hours. Both young and old - all in good health Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen look after their inhabitants, with a range of amenities for both young and old. There are playgroups and crèches in both municipalities, for instance, plus after-school care facilities for older children. Service flats, sheltered accommodation and residential care centres for the elderly are found all over the region, enabling the old to carry on living as close as possible to their own town or village. Many built-up areas have their own GPs, some of them also have a pharmacy. Both municipalities have a GP out-of-hours service for the evenings and weekends. Nor do inhabitants need to leave Tholen or Schouwen- Duiveland to find a dentist, physiotherapist, homeopath or residential care agency. The region s flourishing clubs and societies form a solid base for its quality of life. Just a bit different Shopping on Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen is a fun, diverse experience. The small scale and idiosyncratic nature of the shops makes the retail sector, both in the towns of Zierikzee and Tholen and in the villages, very different to that in larger places. Many shops have a unique assortment. The presence of (larger) supermarkets and branches of familiar chains ensures the range on offer is comprehensive. Zierikzee centre, with its many unusual boutiques, and the neighbouring Boerenweg business park, intended for large-scale retail outlets, attract a great deal of custom on Schouwen-Duiveland. Renesse centre is also popular with both locals and tourists thanks to its diverse range of shops. Tholen is home to Home Furnishing Mall Poortvliet, with no less than fourteen 16

17 Our clients like to come to us so that they can savour some Zeeland Salty Specials fight against the sea and foreign invaders. The town of Tholen with its lively marina is still clearly recognisably a fortress town. When the weather is good, many locals and tourists descend on the lake of Zoommeer, the Oester dam or recreational areas such as Speelmansplaten. The marinas at Stavenisse and Sint-Annaland are popular destinations for pleasure boats while Tholen s winding dykes attract cyclists, especially when the many fields of cut flowers are in bloom. Zeelandia home furnishing stores under one roof. The wide range on offer has enabled Home Furnishing Mall Poortvliet to attract visitors from all over the southwest Netherlands. Live life to the full So much space, nature and water means loads of options for sports and exercise. There are numerous clubs covering a range of different sports. People who prefer individual exercise, can choose from a large number of hiking and cycling routes, plus paths for horse riding and horsedrawn vehicles. These routes and paths cross dunes, polders and beaches, skirt the Oosterschelde estuary and go through Zeeland s largest forest, Boswachterij Westerschouwen. Fans of extreme sports will also be able to indulge their passion, for example on the beaches reserved just for them at Schouwen. All that water in the region is a challenge for devotees of water sports. The Oosterschelde estuary and the Grevelingen body of water are known as hot spots for divers, while anyone interested in sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, fishing and - of course - swimming can make use of the many areas for water sports, some tidal and some not, some with seawater and some with fresh water. There are also various sports and fitness centres for working on your physical condition. Popular holiday destination Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen are a popular holiday destination. The region is ideally suited for cycling and hiking all year round, with its lovely countryside and fine nature reserves and recreational areas. It is very pleasant in the summer months to while away the time in one of the many lively marinas, or on or next to the water. And many a tourist fits in a visit to the Delta Works before returning home. Schouwen-Duiveland is known for its beautiful wide beaches, fantastic dunes and typical Zeeland nature. It is worth exploring the circular villages, each with its own history, or the towns of Zierikzee and Brouwershaven 1 with their many listed buildings. The villages on the former island of Tholen bear the marks of their centuries-long Art and culture Artists are fascinated by the unusual light on Schouwen. Could that be why there are so many galleries and studios there? Every month, there are different art routes you can follow, while the annual Kunstschouw festival draws visitors from all over Belgium and the Netherlands. Visitors to the various museums can learn about the area s history. Zierikzee s intimate art-house cinema, fizi, offers a varied programme of art-house films and other cultural activities for young and old while fans of the theatre and cabaret can enjoy a selection from Zeeland s theatre programme in the Renesse aan Zee theatre. A unique theatrical variant is Stichting Historische Spelen Zierikzee Foundation s annual open-air play bringing the region s history to life. Tholen has its own annual art route, in which the artworks are displayed in historic houses, churches and windmills. The local community can enjoy plays and musical events in the various village halls. Zeeland s Music School has branches in both Zierikzee and the town of Tholen. The public library is also well-represented in these municipalities, with seven branches and a library bus service. 1 Brouwershaven was formerly a smalstad, a small settlement with borough rights but no representation in provincial government 17

18 N9 N290 N257 Region Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen MAASVLAKTE N15 EUROPOORT MAASSLUIS E25 A20 Maasland Oostvoorne N218 N15 Rozenburg VLAARDINGEN SCH Brielle A4 N O O R D Z E E Straalweg II Business Park, Zierikzee Nieuw-Haamstede Westenschouwen Haamstede Renesse Burgh Noordwelle Serooskerke Scharendijke S C H O U W E N - Kerkwerve N59 Den Osse Ouddorp G Schuddebeurs r G O E R E E - Goedereede e Brouwershaven v e l Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D i n Rockanje Stellendam Sirjansland VOORNE O V E R F L A K K E E Herkingen Bruinisse Nieuwe-Tonge Oude-Tonge Abbenbroek H a r i n g v l i e t Melissant Dirksland HELLEVOETSLUIS The Business Park, Zierikzee N215 g e n N59 N215 Middelharnis Sommelsdijk N215 PUTTEN Stad aan t Haringvliet N59 N218 Goudswaard SPIJKENISSE Zuidland HOEKSE WAARD Oudendijk Den Bommel Achthuizen HOOGVLIET Nieuw-Beijerland Piershil N217 Pernis Poortugaal Rh Oud-Bei A29 M OKKE-HEIST Westkapelle uis Sijsele roek N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke estnderen Cadzand-Bad Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle O o Cadzand Draaibrug N251 N410 Maldegem s t Zuidzande N253 Aardenburg Eede N288 Zoutelande Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse Nieuwvliet-Bad N49 g Domburg a t Nieuwvliet Dishoek Groede Oostburg N287 Aagtekerke N288 Z E E U W S - Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Arnemuiden Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN Oostkapelle Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens N253 N9 N676 Koude kerke Breskens Schoondijke Waterlandkerkje Eeklo N287 Oost- Souburg Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N456 H o n t Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen N61 N61 N254 Hoofdplaat N België Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Biervliet Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 e N255 N254 Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Colijnsplaat N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent O o s N62 N255 Ovezande Driewegen N62 N252 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe t e r ZIERIKZEE 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN ZELZATE N256 N62 A256 Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel Baarland Spui N256 Kats GOES Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe s c h Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel e l d e Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde T H O L E N Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N N258 Koewacht Kapelle N289 N59 Nieuwerkerk Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen N689 Sint-Jansteen Heikant Walsoorden Hulst Kuitaart Ter Hole Oosterland N290 N403 Waarde St. Annaland N658 Tholen regional business park Welgelegen E34 N49 N289 Lamswaarde Clinge ST. PHILIPSLAND V e r d r o n k e n L a n d v a n S a e f t i n g e Paal Graauw Zandberg St. Philipsland N286 Poortvliet Krabbendijke N656 Rilland Nieuw-Namen N257 Noord- Brabant Oud- Vossemeer Tholen N289 Bath A11 N656 Nieuw- Vossemeer N659 BERGEN OP ZOOM N70 N658 N286 Lepelstraat Halsteren R2 Steenbergen Woensdrecht A4 N259 N450 A4 A4 Dinteloord Heerle Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Hoogerheide Ossendrecht ANTWERPEN Huijbergen A12 N289 A29 N641 Wouw Kruis Wouwse Plantage Putte Kapel N11 Hoevenen 18

19 Business parks Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen have plenty of room for new businesses in the regional business parks around the town of Tholen and Zierikzee. The business parks in the vicinity of the villages are intended for local companies. Business park Building density Max. building height Type of park Outside storage: yes/no Environmental category Schouwen-Duiveland Straalweg II Business Park, Zierikzee 70% 9.5 to 10.5m new park yes max. 4 Business Park, Zierikzee 70% 10.5m new park Tholen not in the display zone 3.2 Tholen regional business park Welgelegen 75% 10m mixed no max 4.1 Zierikzee has land available immediately in the Straalweg II business park, intended for businesses up to environmental category 4. Plots start at 1,000m 2. The Business Park, where development work is currently in full swing, has 6 hectares available for building. Another 1.5 hectares have been designated specifically for offices. The Business Park is aimed especially at business people who are interested in spatial quality, companies that want to become a calling card for the municipality. Welgelegen business park in the vicinity of Tholen town has around 2,000m 2 in plots available. More than 14 hectares were recently added to this site, which offers space for standard business activities and large-scale retail operations. Welgelegen has a strategic location between the cities of Rotterdam and Antwerp, only 6 kilometres from the new A4 motorway. The first phase of this motorway was completed in 2008 and the second phase is due for completion in

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21 Walcheren s many facets mean it has much to offer as a place to live, work and relax. IIneke Houmes for DNA image bank at 21

22 Fun and peace go hand in hand Walcheren Walcheren consists of the municipalities of Middelburg, Veere and Vlissingen. Together, Middelburg and Vlissingen together form the largest urban area in Zeeland while Veere is the province s main municipality for tourism. Walcheren s many facets mean it has much to offer as a place to live, work and relax. It has a mix of busy, lively areas and peaceful, spacious areas. 22

23 Being based in Zeeland is not an obstacle to doing business far away Bram Minderhoud Adriaanse van der Weel law firm Walcheren is encircled by the water of the North Sea, the Westerschelde estuary and the lake of Veere. The main motorway is the, the link between the region and the province of Noord-Brabant. Antwerp and Rotterdam are within easy reach via the A4 motorway. The recently built Westerschelde tunnel means there is also easy access to Walcheren from Zeeuws- Vlaanderen, the Belgian ports and northern France. The construction of the new provincial road has created a direct link to the mouth of the river Rhine. Zeeland Airport and the ports in Vlissingen-Oost (Zeeland Seaports) also lie on Walcheren. There is a direct rail link to Rotterdam, Schiphol airport and Amsterdam from the NS Intercity stations in Middelburg and Vlissingen. Economic activity Walcheren gives business people the room to do what they are good at: doing business. Favourable commercial conditions and a strong economic structure are crucial elements here. There is a varied assortment of commercial sites available in several different business parks for businesses of all sizes, both new companies and established names. Sectors Tourism plays a significant role in Veere municipality, with the lovely, clean beaches of Domburg, Oostkapelle, Vrouwenpolder, Westkapelle and Zoutelande as major attractions. There are around 4 million overnight stays by holidaymakers each year in camping sites and hotels. Other economic mainstays are agriculture, trade and industry. The town of Middelburg is a centre for public services and organisations offering professional services. It houses the provincial government, the water board and the Directorate-General of Public Works as well as the district court and many banks, estate agents, administrative businesses and accountancy firms. Trade and industry are also well represented in this municipality. Vlissingen lies on the Westerschelde estuary and has traditionally had an important function as a port town. There is a large industrial area around the Sloe port with industrial and logistics businesses. Vlissingen is also the home port for a large number of fishing boats. Living There is something for everyone on Walcheren when it comes to living accommodation. The options range from living in a town to one of the friendly villages in the Walcheren countryside. Indeed, there is a diverse range of homes on offer in the region, ranging from historic canal-side houses to modern waterfront homes, and from apartments to rustic farmhouses, both to let and to buy, and in different price categories. Vlissingen has the best boulevard in the Netherlands, and it is justifiably seen as the town s calling card. Here, Vlissingen s inhabitants and visitors to the town can enjoy Law is a people business and people like to live in Zeeland. An apt remark made by Bram Minderhoud LLM of the law firm Adriaanse van der Weel. This Zeeland firm came into being more than 30 years ago through a merger and has since become one of the top 50 firms in the Netherlands. Being based in Zeeland is not an obstacle to doing business a long way away and Adriaanse van der Weel s business extends as far as Delfzijl in the far north of the Netherlands. Zeeland is a good base for our work. I am originally from Zeeland and I feel at home here. I appreciate the small scale and short lines of communication as that means you get results more quickly than in the Randstad - although we do now have a branch there as well. Here, we are able to attract good people who acquire a lot of specific expertise. We want to keep these people and cash in on that expertise, which is why we have also opened a branch in Rotterdam. That lets us serve more clients and offer our staff opportunities for growth, with even better career prospects. views of the sea and beach all year round. It is not surprising that property in Vlissingen is so much in demand. Scheldekwartier, a new district with 1,900 homes, is due to be developed over the next ten years on the site of the former Koninklijke Schelde Group shipyard. Vlissingen also has a number of different renovation and residential housing projects, which ensure that the municipality is constantly rejuvenating and adapting to changing circumstances. Boot & Buteijn, Vlissingen 23

24 Region Walcheren Rob Jeras Weststrate Rob Jeras and Krijno Davidse and their 25 employees at Weststrate supply everything that might be needed in the office, including packaging in all shapes and sizes. Rob is almost surprised at the question. Why Zeeland? The Zeeland mentality, of course. But I m sure I m not the first to say that. How would I describe it? Determined, downto-earth, practice what you preach. But I m also thinking about what it s like to live here for me, our staff and their families. My business partner Krijno, who was born and bred in Zeeland, came back to Zeeland from the Randstad for that reason. This province is also attractive because of the physical space available for businesses, and it is relatively cheap too: in Middelburg we have room for 7,000 pallets right next to our sales department. Having everything at a central location is efficient. Our company s accessibility is excellent with the road that has just been opened, and we have no problem making deliveries throughout the Netherlands from Zeeland. The little town of Veere has an illustrious past. Evidence of this is to be seen in the splendid merchants houses and storage houses with their impressive façades along the quayside or around the market square. There is room for modern residential property in the municipality s newly built residential districts, such as in Zanddijk. Middelburg combines the allure of the past with new districts with a modern look. One example is the residential district of Veersepoort, which was designed by the renowned architect Herman Herzberger. Here, homes with modern designs mix with water and nature. Another example is the new residential district of Mortiere. In addition, the municipality is constantly investing in maintaining the appeal of the existing parts of the town and increasing the quantity of rented accommodation and sheltered accommodation. Amenities The Walcheren municipalities attach great importance to good amenities for education, welfare and retail. Education The educational facilities on offer on Walcheren are excellent. There are countless primary schools, both faith schools and schools with other identities, as well as various secondary schools offering general education and special needs schools. The regional training centre (ROC), which provides intermediate vocational education, adult education and company training, is located in Vlissingen. This port town is also home to HZ University of Applied Sciences, offering a wide range of applied degrees. Middelburg has been able to call itself a university town since the establishment in 2004 of the Roosevelt Academy, a university with an international orientation. the Admiraal De Ruyter Hospital in Vlissingen. There are also various residential care complexes, care centres and nursing homes. Shopping Shopping on Walcheren is a pleasant experience. The region has an aboveaverage selection of shops thanks to the influence of tourism, from arty boutiques and bric-a-brac markets to major national chain stores. The shops in the seaside resort of Domburg are open seven days a week all year round, as are the shops in the De Mortiere home furnishing centre in Middelburg. Recreation and tourism Walcheren is very popular with tourists, especially in the summer, and this has led to a large number of facilities for the visitors. Not only are there numerous hotels, camping sites both large and small, and marinas, the region also has lots of attractions for visitors of all ages. Healthcare and welfare Walcheren is home to various institutions in the field of healthcare and welfare, such as Vlissingen 24

25 This province is also attractive because of the physical space available for businesses, and it is relatively cheap too Attractions Deltapark Neeltje Jans is a real crowdpuller with a unique recreational function. This former working island lies in the middle of the Oosterschelde estuary and is part of one of the most impressive technological feats of the previous century anywhere in the field of hydraulic engineering: the storm surge barrier. Another attraction is ZEP Middelburg, which includes Mini Mundi and the Football Experience. Other attractions worth a visit are the Arsenaal with its pirate park and sea aquarium, and the Iguana reptile house in Vlissingen. Events The Walcheren municipalities have a full calendar of events so there is plenty to choose from. Culture buffs can enjoy music, dance and theatre during the Zeeland Nazomer Festival, for example. Other wellknown events are Film by the Sea, the mussel-season festivities, and the various fairground events and traditional ring riding (where riders on horseback attempt to hook rings onto a lance) appearing at various places during the summer. Many people like wandering around on one of the many general markets, flea markets, book markets or antique markets too. Sport and exercise Walcheren has a large number of sports clubs and fitness centres. There are two golf courses, one in Middelburg and one in Domburg, and various modern swimming pools with all sorts of facilities. Food and drink Many friendly restaurants, pavement cafes and bars can be found in Walcheren s towns and seaside resorts, with something to suit every taste and budget. They serve typical Zeeland dishes as well as culinary delights from all over the world. The eateries are often to be found in striking locations such as the Boulevard or picturesque squares. Vlissingen Oost Enjoying the surroundings Walcheren can offer wonderful natural surroundings with many facilities. It is a great location for hiking, cycling or sailing. The region is ideally suited to cycling tours, for example in combination with a visit to the historic towns of Veere and Middelburg. Walcheren s many sandy beaches are an invitation to sunbathe, walk along the beach, indulge in water sports or simply have a play, and Vlissingen s Boulevard is a great place to saunter. Art and Culture The Walcheren municipalities give a high priority to art and culture, as is demonstrated by the care taken in the upkeep of their impressive listed buildings. The various art and culture routes taking in the many galleries, museums, studios and antiquarian bookshops are popular with both locals and tourists. Theatre lovers can enjoy the Middelburg theatre while Cine City, the Vlissingen multi-screen cinema complex, shows the latest films. Cobelfret, Vlissingen 25

26 N9 N290 N257 Region Walcheren MAASVLAKTE N15 EUROPOORT MAASSLUIS E25 A20 Maasland Oostvoorne N218 N15 Rozenburg VLAARDINGEN SCH Brielle A4 OKKE-HEIST Westkapelle uis Sijsele roek N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke estnderen Cadzand-Bad Karreveld, Koudekerke Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle O o Cadzand Draaibrug Maldegem s t Zuidzande Eede N O O N288 Poortersweg, Vlissingen Zoutelande Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse g Aardenburg Domburg a t Nieuwvliet-Bad Souburg, Vlissingen N251 N410 N253 N49 Nieuwvliet Walcheren Dishoek Groede Oostburg Aagtekerke Z E E U W S - R D Z N287 N288 Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Westenschouwen Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Arnemuiden Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN Oostkapelle Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens N253 N9 N676 Koude kerke Breskens Schoondijke N61 Waterlandkerkje Eeklo E E Zompe, Serooskerke N287 Oost- Souburg Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N456 H o n t N61 N254 Hoofdplaat N e België Nieuw-Haamstede N255 Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Kenniswerf, Vlissingen Biervliet Haamstede Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele Burgh c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 N254 Renesse Noordwelle Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Serooskerke Colijnsplaat S C H O U W E N - N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent O o s N62 N255 Ovezande Driewegen N62 N252 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe Scharendijke t e r Kerkwerve 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN ZELZATE N256 N62 A256 N59 Baarland Spui Kats Den Osse ZIERIKZEE Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel Ouddorp Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe Brouwershaven Schuddebeurs GOES G O E R E E - Goedereede Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel G r Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde Stellendam VOORNE O V E R F L A K K E E Herkingen T H O L E N Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N Koewacht e Arnestein, Middelburg N256 s c h Edisonpark, Vlissingen v e l d e N258 Kapelle N289 N59 e l i Nieuwerkerk Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen Sint-Jansteen E34 Heikant N49 N689 Sirjansland Walsoorden Hulst n Kuitaart Ter Hole Rockanje N215 Melissant g e Oosterland N290 N403 Waarde Lamswaarde Clinge Dirksland n Bruinisse St. Annaland ST. PHILIPSLAND V e r d r o n k e n L a n d v a n S a e f t i n g e Paal Graauw Zandberg Nieuwe-Tonge St. Philipsland Middelharnis Sommelsdijk Poortvliet Krabbendijke HELLEVOETSLUIS Rilland Nieuw-Namen Oude-Tonge Abbenbroek H a r i n g v l i e t N658 Mortiere, Middelburg N289 N59 N286 N215 N215 N656 N257 Bath PUTTEN Stad aan t Haringvliet Noord- Brabant Oud- Vossemeer Tholen N289 A11 N656 Nieuw- Vossemeer N659 BERGEN OP ZOOM N70 N658 N59 Goudswaard N286 SPIJKENISSE Zuidland HOEKSE WAARD Oudendijk Den Bommel Achthuizen Lepelstraat Halsteren R2 N218 Nieuw-Beijerland Woensdrecht A4 Piershil Steenbergen N259 N450 A4 A4 HOOGVLIET Dinteloord Heerle Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Hoogerheide Ossendrecht ANTWERPEN Huijbergen A12 N217 N289 Pernis Poortugaal Rh A29 Oud-Bei N641 Wouw M Kruis Wouwse Plantage Putte A29 Kapel N11 Hoevenen 26

27 Business parks Business people wanting to set up a company or relocate to Walcheren have the option of various well-equipped business parks. These parks offer attractive high-visibility locations, the possibility of outside storage or the option of renting smaller commercial premises. Business park Building density Max. building height Type of park Outside storage: yes/no Environmental category Arnestein, Middelburg 75% 12 mixed business park yes 4 Mortiere, Middelburg 50% 10 modern park no 3.2 Edisonpark, Vlissingen 50% 12 Kenniswerf, Vlissingen 75% 16 dual residential and business use park for knowledgeintensive businesses no 3.1 no 3.1 Souburg, Vlissingen 75% 12 modern park yes 3.2 Poortersweg, Vlissingen 75% 12 mixed park yes 4 Karreveld, Koudekerke 75% 7 Zompe, Serooskerke 75% 7 small-scale, modern, mixed small-scale, modern, mixed no 3.2 yes 3.2 New businesses in Middelburg can opt for Arnestein, a business park covering 150 hectares. This site is strategically located next to the motorway and the provincial road and is designed to accommodate industry and other businesses. Mortiere business park, home to the ZEP leisure centre, has room for more prestigious business premises. Edisonpark business park in Vlissingen is a private development with location options for business people wishing to combine living and work or who want to rent a limited amount of space in one of the multitenant business premises. There is room at Kenniswerf, the area around HZ University of Applied Sciences and Zeeland s regional training centre, for knowledge-intensive, innovative and service start-ups and other businesses. The modern business park of Souburg has high-visibility locations right next to the motorway for trading and other companies with prestigious premises. Poortersweg business park, right next to the port area of Buitenhaven and the, is a traditional park ideally suited to production, construction and storage businesses. Veere s business parks, Karreveld (Koudekerke) and Zompe (Serooskerke), are intended for smaller businesses (plots up to 5,000m 2 ) based in the municipality of Veere. 27

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29 The region of De Bevelanden has a flourishing, expanding economy. There is room for business people here, both literally and figuratively. Ben Seelt for DNA image bank at 29

30 For living, working, recreation and doing business De Bevelanden Together, the municipalities of Borsele, Goes, Kapelle, Noord-Beveland and Reimerswaal form De Bevelanden. This is a good region for doing business, working, living and recreation. The huge diversity in economic activities, available housing, culture, nature and countryside means the Bevelanden municipalities complement each other well, creating an extremely attractive environment in which to live and work. The region offers businesses and employees a wide range of opportunities with plenty of room for new developments. 30 Eddy Westveer for DNA image bank at

31 Bison International operates internationally from Goes Sjef Christiaansen Bison international De Bevelanden region lies at the heart of Zeeland and covers the former islands of Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland. The area is surrounded by water on many sides: the Oosterschelde and Westerschelde estuaries, the North Sea and the Veere Lake. The (Vlissingen-Roosendaal-Eindhoven) and A256 (Goes-Rotterdam) motorways provide connections without traffic jams to the Randstad conurbation, Noord-Brabant and Antwerp. It is only a short drive through the Westerschelde tunnel to the Kanaal zone in the vicinity of Terneuzen and to Flemish towns such as Ghent and Bruges. The Westerschelde estuary has excellent options for transport by water, such as the Vlissingen-Oost ports. For transport by rail, there are intercity connections from Goes, Kapelle and Kruiningen to Rotterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, for example. Economic activity The region of De Bevelanden has a flourishing, expanding economy. There is room for business people here, both literally and figuratively. Strategically situated business parks with excellent facilities offer a varied range of commercial plots for businesses of every size, from SMEs to multinationals. These businesses in combination with a large number of institutions ensure a robust economy with high-quality, diversified employment. The key economic sectors on De Bevelanden are industry, (financial) services, healthcare and welfare, hotels and restaurants, agriculture, recreation and tourism. A large number of companies and institutions with national and international operations are based in the region. Living in De Bevelanden The Bevelanden municipalities can offer appealing, diverse residential areas. There is a wide range of properties to let or to buy in all shapes and sizes - detached properties, terraced housing and apartments. There are properties for every budget and every generation, from starters in the property market to families with children and senior citizens. The options range from the town of Goes to one of the many pretty, small towns and villages on the two former islands, from living in one of the spacious new estates, such as Zuidhoek in Kapelle, Over de Dijk in Heinkenszand, Steehof in Yerseke or Mannee/Aria in Goes, to living in one of the region s many historic houses. Waterfront properties can be found in the nationally renowned luxury residential area Goese Meer, along the Veere Lake on Noord-Beveland or in one of the villages so typical of the region along the Oosterschelde and Westerschelde estuaries. A complete new residential area (Kruse Veer) is being built in Kruiningen on the site of the former ferry access area, right on the Westerschelde estuary. The new district Waterstad De Goese Schans is currently under construction in Goes, along the canal to the Oosterschelde estuary. It will eventually have 2,000 homes. Anyone looking to combine living Sjef Christiaansen is still very happy with Bison International s long-standing location in Zeeland. The company has had offices in Goes since 1938 and now has 170 staff working there. Internationally, Bison has 230 employees. We are a big fish in Zeeland and are treated with all due respect here, says the director of the company, which has sales in no less than 60 countries. The central location within Europe gives the company a strategic advantage and Bison sends supplies to all over Europe from Zeeland. The ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam are good options for transport by sea while Bison can use the airports of Amsterdam or Brussels for business flights. Commuting without traffic jams means less stress and fewer delays. Sjef is also pleased with his loyal workforce: We have virtually no staff turnover, we have a very stable team of workers from Zeeland and the western part of the province of Noord-Brabant. What is more, we have excellent schemes for learning on the job through the education training centres, which is how we fill many of the technical jobs. and work would be wise to ask about a plot in the Goes combined living-and-working zone, on the boundary between the De Poel business park and the Ouverture residential district. Amenities The Bevelanden municipalities can offer their inhabitants a comprehensive package 31

32 Region De Bevelanden of amenities, including facilities for education, healthcare and welfare. There is also a flourishing retail sector. Nearly every town or village on De Bevelanden region has one or more primary schools. There are various special needs schools in Goes en Kapelle, including a socalled Mytyl school for children with a disability and a school for children with language and hearing problems. There are three large combined schools in Goes offering general education and various institutions for intermediate vocational education, such as a regional training centre with a sports coaching course (CIOS), the Hoornbeeckcollege with healthcare and welfare courses and Edudelta, which specialises in agriculture, nature and animal care. Young people can also catch a train in Goes, Kapelle, Krabbendijke, Kruiningen or Rilland and be in Vlissingen or Middelburg in half an hour for one of the many different applied degrees at HZ University of Applied Sciences or an academic degree programme at the Roosevelt Academy. All in good health There are various healthcare and welfare institutions on De Bevelanden. The centrally located Admiraal De Ruyter Hospital can be found in Goes, along with Emergis, Zeeland s mental healthcare centre. There is a rehabilitation centre for adults and children, and there are also various home care organisations and social work organisations. Many towns and villages have residential care facilities for the elderly and disabled, varying from homes adapted to their needs and service flats to institutions offering more intensive care. Furthermore, it will always be possible to find a local playgroup or crèche for the little ones. Taken as a whole, these institutions account for a significant proportion of the jobs in the region. Daily and recreational shopping Goes and the larger towns on Noord- Beveland and Zuid-Beveland have a diversified retail sector. Inhabitants never have to drive far for their daily shopping. The range of shops in Goes town centre is comparable to that in medium-sized towns elsewhere in the country and is tailored to suit a catchment area of around 100,000 people. The shops range from large fashion chains to small boutiques, from bookshops to music shops and from shops with bric-a-brac to the furniture shops in the Goes home furnishing centre on the edge of the town centre. Interesting, unusual shops can also be found in Heinkenszand, Kamperland, Kapelle, Kortgene and Yerseke. Edwin Foudraine Edwin Foudraine, Prins & Dingemanse, Yerseke The Oosterschelde National Park is the essential source for mussel and oyster company Prins & Dingemanse. The innovative company with 130 employees has been operating in this wide stretch of nature for more than 150 years now so it is only logical that they should be based in Yerseke. But there is more to it than that, says director Edwin Foudraine. The Zeelanders attitude to doing business is a perfect match for our salty products: honest, unaffected, straight- Recreation and tourism De Bevelanden region is popular with people looking for recreation and a holiday destination. Not surprisingly, recreation is a significant economic sector. Noord-Beveland has fine sandy beaches on the North Sea while there are friendly villages along the Oosterschelde estuary and around the Veere Lake. There are a large number of hotels, camping sites, marinas and holiday parks in the region as well as countless attractions for young and old. The Goes-Borsele steam train takes passengers from Goes to the attractive village of Hoedekenskerke on the Westerschelde estuary. It crosses De Zak of Zuid-Beveland, which has been designated countryside of national importance, and there is the option of a stopover at the Butterfly Farm in Kwadendamme. In Colijnsplaat, a replica of a temple to forward, no frills, hard-working and aiming for quality without bragging about the fact. On top of that, Yerseke puts us in the middle of our area of operations with about 60 million consumers. We can deliver our shellfish within three hours to the Ruhr area in Germany, all of Belgium and the Netherlands, and to northern France. Our deliveries of our wonderful Zeeland products - with the nice title of Zeeland Salty Specials - couldn t be any fresher or quicker if we tried. 32

33 The Zeelanders attitude to doing business is a perfect match for our salty products: honest, unaffected, straightforward, no frills Covra, Borsele Nehalennia, a Zeeland goddess in Roman times, has been built while the Zeeland Rose Garden in Kats can be enjoyed in the summer. A visit to the oyster ponds in Yerseke is quite an experience. Various museums in the region provide information about the history of Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland, such as the Fruit Growing Museum in Kapelle and the Museum for De Bevelanden in Goes. This rich history is also reflected in the historic town centre of Goes and the many villages, often with their own unique buildings and each with its own story to tell. Food and drinks If you are fond of good food and drinks, you can visit one of the many restaurants on Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland, for example in Yerseke where you can taste the famous Zeeland mussels. The many pavement cafes in Goes town centre or along the waterfront of the Veere Lake, the Oosterschelde or Westerschelde estuaries or the North Sea are always busy and lively in the summer. Goes is full of young people in the weekend, milling around the Grote Markt square on their night out. Anyone looking for peace and quiet will enjoy the various tea rooms in the countryside of De Bevelanden region. Sports and exercise The pretty countryside of De Bevelanden tempts both locals and tourists on cycling and hiking trips, with many kilometres of cycle and hiking paths. Some examples are the path through the blossoming orchards in Kapelle municipality, the Akkerleven hiking route through the extensive flat, reclaimed land of Noord-Beveland or the more enclosed Zak of Zuid-Beveland with its famous flower dykes. The region s position next to water means endless opportunities for water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and canoeing, with well-equipped, modern marinas in Wemeldinge, Goes, Kats, Kamperland and Kortgene as well as various windsurfing and sailing schools. Anyone wanting to take a look at the world underwater can attend one of the many diving schools, to be found in particular on the banks of Oosterschelde National Park. There are swimming pools in Baarland, Goes, Kapelle, Heinkenszand, Kamperland, Rilland and Wissenkerke, and there is nothing nicer in the summer than taking a refreshing dip in the sea, canal or lake. Sporting types can also indulge their passion at one of the many sports clubs or well-equipped sports and fitness centres. Art and culture There is plenty to enjoy in terms of art and culture in the region, whether the involvement is active or passive. Goes town centre is home to a modern theatre, De Mythe, which puts on a yearround programme guaranteed to appeal to young and old. Films can be enjoyed in Merral cinema, in the leisure centre next to the De Zeelandhallen events complex or in the charming venue Podium t Beest. There is a Planetarium, where visitors get an impressive introduction to space, in Kamperland by the port. Most of the towns and villages, whatever their size, have a rich, flourishing club life with societies for music, singing, dance and theatricals. Many of the municipalities regularly have so-called studio routes where artists open their studios to the public. Anyone wishing to practice art can choose from a wide range of creative courses at the Zeeland Volksuniversiteit (further education college) and the regional training centre, for instance. Those with a talent for music can take lessons at Zeeland s Music School in Goes. The Zeeuwse Koorschool, Zeeland s choir school where young boys go to school to study singing, is also well known. Nearly every town or village has a branch of Zeeland s public library or is a stop on the library bus service route. 33

34 N9 N290 N257 Region De Bevelanden MAASVLAKTE N15 EUROPOORT MAASSLUIS E25 A20 Maasland Oostvoorne N218 N15 Rozenburg VLAARDINGEN SCH Brielle A4 N O O R D Z E E Nieuw-Haamstede Westenschouwen Haamstede Renesse Burgh Noordwelle Serooskerke Scharendijke S C H O U W E N - Kerkwerve N59 Den Osse Ouddorp G Schuddebeurs r G O E R E E - Goedereede e Brouwershaven v e l Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D i n Rockanje Stellendam N215 Sirjansland VOORNE O V E R F L A K K E E Herkingen Bruinisse Nieuwe-Tonge Oude-Tonge Abbenbroek H a r i n g v l i e t Melissant Olzendepolder, Yerseke g e Dirksland n N59 N215 HELLEVOETSLUIS Middelharnis Sommelsdijk N215 PUTTEN Stad aan t Haringvliet N59 N218 Goudswaard SPIJKENISSE Zuidland HOEKSE WAARD Oudendijk Den Bommel Achthuizen HOOGVLIET Nieuw-Beijerland Piershil N217 Pernis Poortugaal Rh Oud-Bei A29 M OKKE-HEIST Westkapelle uis Sijsele roek N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke estnderen Cadzand-Bad Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle O o Cadzand Draaibrug N251 N410 Maldegem s t Zuidzande N253 Aardenburg Eede N288 Zoutelande Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse Nieuwvliet-Bad N49 g Domburg a t Nieuwvliet Dishoek Groede N253 Oostburg N287 Aagtekerke N288 Z E E U W S - De Bevelanden Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Arnemuiden Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN Oostkapelle Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens N9 N676 Koude kerke Breskens Schoondijke Waterlandkerkje Eeklo Noordzak, Heinkenszand N61 N287 Oost- Souburg Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N456 H o n t N61 N254 Hoofdplaat N België Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Biervliet Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 e N255 N254 Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Colijnsplaat N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent O o s N62 N255 Ovezande Driewegen N62 N252 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe t e r ZIERIKZEE 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN ZELZATE N256 N62 A256 Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel Smokkelhoek, Kapelle Baarland Spui N256 Kats GOES Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe s c h De Poel II, Goes Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel e l d e Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde T H O L E N Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N N258 Koewacht Kapelle N289 N59 Nieuwerkerk Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen Sint-Jansteen E34 Heikant N49 N689 Walsoorden Hulst Kuitaart Ter Hole Oosterland N289 N290 N403 Waarde St. Annaland N658 Lamswaarde Clinge ST. PHILIPSLAND V e r d r o n k e n L a n d v a n S a e f t i n g e Paal Graauw Zandberg St. Philipsland N286 Poortvliet Krabbendijke De Poort, Rilland N656 Rilland Nieuw-Namen N257 Nishoek, Kruiningen Noord- Brabant Nieuw- Vossemeer Oud- Vossemeer Tholen N289 Bath A11 N656 N659 BERGEN OP ZOOM N70 N658 N286 Lepelstraat Halsteren R2 Steenbergen Woensdrecht A4 N259 N450 A4 A4 Dinteloord Heerle Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Hoogerheide Ossendrecht ANTWERPEN Huijbergen A12 N289 A29 N641 Wouw Kruis Wouwse Plantage Putte Kapel N11 Hoevenen 34

35 Business parks The growing demand for commercial land will be met by the region s six large business parks over the next few years: Sloepoort in Borsele, De Poel (with a display zone) in Goes, Smokkelhoek in Kapelle and Nishoek, and De Poort and Olzendepolder in the municipality of Reimerswaal. There are still lots of room for both large and small business in various sectors. Business park Building density Max. building height Type of park Outside storage: yes/no Environmental category Noordzak, Heinkenszand 60% varying from 5m up to 7m small-scale (mixed) park yes 1 t/m 3 De Poel II, Goes % 15 new business park not in the display zone, yes in the other zones 3 Smokkelhoek, Kapelle 75% 8m to 10m with possibility of exemption up to 12m large-scale yes up to a max. of 4m high, not in front of the building frontage or along internal access roads and/or the boundary of the business park 4.1 Olzendepolder, Yerseke 75 8 large-scale mixed park yes (not on undeveloped plots) 4-1 Nishoek, Kruiningen large-scale mixed park yes (not on undeveloped plots) 4-2 De Poort, Rilland large-scale mixed park yes 4-2 Each of the large-scale business parks has its own character and as a result, they complement each other perfectly. For instance, the focus of the new Sloepoort park is on logistics and port-related activities, VAL (Value Added Logistics) activities and transport. De Poel in Goes focuses on wholesalers, showroom operations, (high-grade) industry and services. This is complemented by Smokkelhoek in Kapelle, a mixed regio- nal park, while Olzendepolder concentrates on the aquaculture business and Nishoek on agribusiness. De Poort in Reimerswaal has a focus on transport and logistics due to its location next to the motorway. The Bevelanden municipalities take these different emphases explicitly into account when allocating land. In this way businesses with similar operations are able to take maximum advantage of each other s presence. Offices In addition to the broad assortment of business parks, the region also has highquality office sites in the central town of Goes. All these sites are at walking distance from the train station, including in the Stationspark area. That makes them ideal for staff wishing to commute by train. 35

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38 Space, peace and freedom Zeeuws-Vlaanderen Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, which borders Belgium, the North Sea and the Westerschelde estuary, stands for space, peace and freedom. There is about 6,800m 2 per person here, three times as much as the average for the Netherlands. This space - in combination with a large number of amenities, a safe environment, a strategic position, no traffic jams on the roads and good value for money in both the residential property market and business parks - means plenty of opportunities for new businesses and inhabitants. They can choose between the urban environment of Terneuzen municipality, the Flemish atmosphere of Hulst or the rural municipality of Sluis. The friendly locals in Zeeuws- Vlaanderen make everyone feel welcome. 38 Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at

39 Here we have space and motivated staff. What more could you ask for? Eric de Ruijsscher H4A The municipality of Sluis with its 17 separate towns and villages lies in the far south-western point of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, surrounded by the North Sea and the Westerschelde estuary. These friendly, authentic towns and villages lie in a varied landscape of wide sandy beaches and natural dunes mixed with flat, reclaimed land (the polders). They attract many tourists every year with their numerous attractions, the lovely countryside and various events. The ambitious municipality of Terneuzen, the largest in Zeeland in terms of population, is the workhorse of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and its economic heart. There are plans for expanding the economic activity in this dynamic port town on the Westerschelde estuary, for instance in the Kanaal zone. There are developments with plenty of potential in the chemicals, logistics, maintenance and agrifood sectors. The room for development, the links to the Belgian and French hinterlands and the focus on the bio-based economy are of significance for the entire Dutch economy. Terneuzen can justifiably be called a multi-faceted town with its striking new building projects, its cultural events, the large number of amenities and its modern commercial sites. The municipality of Hulst, with the wellpreserved fortress town of Hulst, lies in the southeast of the region. This town calls itself the most Flemish town in the Netherlands, a description that has everything to do with the area s close ties, both now and in the past, with its Flemish hinterland. The Nieuwe Bierkaai plan is an ambitious redevelopment project in Hulst town centre. There are plans for the construction of apartments and shops and the reintroduction of a port with bridges. The friendly atmosphere, the history of the place and the many shops attract large numbers of people on day trips, and most of the shops in Hulst town centre are open seven days a week. Economic activity The Zeeuws-Vlaanderen municipalities and the province of Zeeland operate a joint proactive, inviting policy of attracting new businesses and offering established businesses the best possible terms and conditions. And that has had results! The excellent business climate, the good infrastructure and the absence of traffic jams, the strategic position and the low land prices all make Zeeuws-Vlaanderen an attractive option for businesses deciding on a location. The consistent demand for commercial land is evidence of this. There are good opportunities for starting up a new business, expanding an existing company or taking over a healthy Zeeuws-Vlaanderen company. It is also useful to know that there is much close collaboration with the Flanders business community. Living in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen The location between the Westerschelde estuary and Flanders means anyone looking for a property has all sorts of options: living by the sea or further inland, H4A is a construction and infrastructure company with its head office in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The choice for the sites in Axel, Sas van Gent and Kloosterzande is not just based on historical factors, explains Eric de Ruijsscher, managing director of the company with its 220 employees. Here we have space and motivated staff. What more could you ask for? In Zeeland, our employees don t waste time stuck in traffic, which does not just save on money but also saves a lot of irritation. What is more, Zeeland is an appealing and affordable place to live. We also take on staff from outside Zeeland but once they settle here, they never want to leave! Our field of operation is Zeeland but H4A does have a growth strategy. H4A crossed the Schelde to set up branches in Goes and Borsele ten years ago. Soon, we will be establishing a branch in Moerdijk as a base for penetrating the market in the western part of the province Noord-Brabant and Zuid-Holland. a place right out in the countryside or somewhere in a town or village. The properties vary between luxury houses, bungalows, detached houses, farms, country houses, semi-detached houses and terraced houses, to buy or to let. The existing apartments on the river Schelde in Breskens and Terneuzen offer a unique view. House prices are competitive, there are no traffic jams, there is little crime and people still look after each other. The people of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen know their neighbours and like to be sociable. Children are still able to play outside without any worries. Yara, Sluiskil 39

40 Region Zeeuws-Vlaanderen Hulst town centre While the inhabitants may have every convenience and do the same things as elsewhere, life here is significantly less hectic. That is the real Zeeuws-Vlaanderen! Amenities The educational options in Zeeuws- Vlaanderen are of a high quality. The relatively low population density in the region means the schools are still small enough for the personal touch. Nearly every town and village has a public primary school while there are also faith schools, and special needs schools for children who need extra attention. The secondary schools have a good reputation and there is even the option of bilingual education. Intermediate vocational education is well represented in all its facets. Some university of applied science facilities are available in Terneuzen, but Zeeuws-Vlaanderen inhabitants wanting more extensive applied and academic university facilities can also cross to the other side of the Westerschelde estuary. There is also a wide range of educational options in the nearby Belgian towns. Healthcare and welfare The inhabitants of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen are proud of their healthcare amenities and rightly so. All the disciplines are to hand and there are hardly any waiting lists, in part thanks to the good agreements with the healthcare institutions in Belgium. Many people choose treatment in this region in combination with a pleasant stay to recuperate fully. The ZorgSaam Hospital in Terneuzen attained above-average scores in the Dutch weekly magazine Elsevier s survey showing the best hospitals in the Netherlands. Having fun shopping Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has a diverse range of shops that can safely be called distinctive : little boutiques, original gift shops, delicatessens and galleries as well as chain stores. Terneuzen, Hulst and Sluis are ideal towns for shopping in with charming town centres. The shops in the historic towns of Hulst and Sluis are open every Sunday while Terneuzen regularly has shopping Sundays as well. Hulst has a real shopping attraction in the form of the large Morres Wonen store, which is due to be developed over the next few years into a comprehensive centre around the theme of the home. Oostburg and Axel have centres with a good, varied assortment of shops, with both larger specialists and retail outlets for daily shopping requirements, but even the smallest villages may house that one distinctive specialist. Furthermore, there is a wide supply of nonstandard shops in the larger Flemish towns of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. Gastronomic delights The gourmandising streak in the inhabitants of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and their gastronomically high-performing neighbours to the south has undoubtedly had an effect on the regional cuisine. The people of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen enjoy good food and indeed have a reputation to maintain. Walter van de Griendt Morres Wonen, Hulst Morres is located not in the most south-western tip of the Netherlands, but in the Randstad of Flanders! So says Walter van de Griendt, the director of the furniture store Morres Wonen in Hulst on the Dutch-Belgian border. It only takes a good quarter of an hour for the inhabitants of Antwerp to reach us, and we have three million potential customers living in a forty-five minute radius. Not that we focus exclusively on Belgium. Rotterdammers, for instance, have become fond of us - they like to visit us because of the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen culture of being helpful and enjoying life. That makes people feel really welcome. Customers won t get smooth sales talk here, they will get honest advice that will let them make the right choice. Another advantage of our location in Zeeland is that it is reasonably easy for us to get good staff whatever the circumstances. Walter is in a good position to judge when recommending Zeeland: After all, I have 15 years of experience at the Bijenkorf department store in the centre of Amsterdam. 40

41 It only takes a good quarter of an hour for the inhabitants of Antwerp to reach us Zeeuws-Vlaanderen not only has many restaurants, bistros, cafés and bars, it also has no less than three restaurants with Michelin stars. Sergio Herman obtained his third star for his Oud Sluis restaurant in 2005, while De Kromme Watergang in Slijkplaat and La Trinité in Sluis have one Michelin star each. Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is clearly on the culinary map, both nationally and internationally. The pavement cafes in Hulst let devotees of Belgian beers enjoy their drink in friendly, historic surroundings. Fans of fish and shellfish will certainly be able to indulge their appetite in Zeeuws- Vlaanderen, for instance in one of the eight mussel restaurants in Philippine. Half a million kilos of mussels are served every year in this former port town. Another piece of trivia: Biervliet is where gibbing (the process of preparing salt herrings) was invented! Recreation and tourism Zeeuws-Vlaanderen enjoys more hours of sun than anywhere else in the Netherlands and is a pleasant holiday destination for many people. The locals also enjoy using the recreational facilities in the region. All the family can relax on the lovely clean beaches and in the beautiful countryside along the Westerschelde estuary and the North Sea. The North Sea beaches from Cadzand to Breskens are among the cleanest beaches in the Netherlands. One attraction worth seeing is the Terneuzen locks, in combination with a visit to the Portaal van Vlaanderen; the huge seafaring ships come so close you can nearly touch them. The region also has a wealth of sports clubs and sports facilities as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The indoor ski centre in Terneuzen is an impressive venue. Nature lovers can visit the Land van Saeftinghe nature reserve and the many visible remains of the Staats-Spaanse Linies, the defensive works built in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. Full use is made of the many cycling and hiking routes. Creative and musical activities can be found in all the towns and villages. Art and culture The theatres and cinemas put on a varied programme and there is a well-filled calendar of events thanks to the large number of volunteer and professional organisers. Nearly every village and every town has its own annual event, varying from small-scale friendly village fairs to major events with national and international allure. The big crowdpullers include the Festival of Zeeuwsch- Vlaanderen with classical music, the Schelde Jazz Festival, Vestrock and the annual performance of Bach s St Matthew Passion. The wide selection of festivals and theatres in the Belgian towns of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, such as the famous Ghent Festival, are also popular. And cultural events in the rest of Zeeland are also in easy reach since the opening of the Westerschelde Tunnel. Beach, municipality of Sluis 41

42 N9 N290 N257 Region Zeeuws-Vlaanderen MAASVLAKTE N15 EUROPOORT MAASSLUIS E25 A20 Maasland Oostvoorne N218 N15 Rozenburg VLAARDINGEN SCH Brielle A4 OKKE-HEIST Westkapelle uis Sijsele roek N49 Lapscheure Moerkerke estnderen Cadzand-Bad Retranchement Terhofstede Sluis Westkapelle Cadzand Draaibrug Maldegem Zuidzande Eede N O O Nieuwvliet, Nieuwvliet De Vlaschaard, Eede O o N251 N410 s t N253 N288 Zoutelande Meliskerke Groot Valkenisse Nieuwvliet-Bad Aardenburg N49 g Domburg a t Nieuwvliet Dishoek Groede Oostburg Aagtekerke Z E E U W S - R D Z N287 N288 Vrouwenpolder Grijpskerke Gapinge Sint Laurens W A L C H E R E N V L A A N Serooskerke D E R E Westenschouwen Zanddijk Buttinge Brigdamme Kleverskerke Arnemuiden Biggekerke MIDDELBURG VLISSINGEN Oostkapelle Fiets-Voetveer Vlissingen-Breskens N253 N9 N676 Koude kerke Breskens Schoondijke N61 Waterlandkerkje Zeeuws-Vlaanderen Eeklo E E Stampershoek, Oostburg N287 Oost- Souburg Ritthem IJzendijke Veere Nieuw en Sint Joosland W e s t e r s N456 H o n t N61 N254 Hoofdplaat N België Nieuw-Haamstede Havengebied Vlissingen- Oost Biervliet Haamstede Kamperland Lewedorp Nieuwdorp Borssele Burgh c h e l d Oost-Vlaanderen N49 e N255 N254 Renesse Noordwelle Wissenkerke Geersdijk Oud-Sabbinge Serooskerke Colijnsplaat S C H O U W E N - N O O R D - B E V E L A N D Z U I D - B E V E L N61 e Hoek Kortgene 's-heerenhoek Philippine Sluiskil Zandstraat Sas van Gent O o s Ovezande Driewegen Deltahoek, Breskens N62 N255 Wolphaartsdijk 's-heer Hendrikskinderen Techno Park Zeeland, Schoondijke N62 N252 s-heer Arendskerke Heinkenszand Nisse Oudelande Ellewoutsdijk N252 Westdorpe Scharendijke t e r Kerkwerve 's-heer Abtskerke A N D Kwadendamme TERNEUZEN ZELZATE N256 N62 A256 N59 Baarland Spui Kats Den Osse ZIERIKZEE Wilhelminadorp Westerscheldetunnel N256 Ouddorp Kloetinge Langeweegje Zuiddorpe Brouwershaven Schuddebeurs s c h GOES G O E R E E - Goedereede Zonnemaire Dreischor Noordgouwe D U I V E L A N D Kattendijke 's-gravenpolder Hoedekenskerke Zaamslag Axel G r Stavenisse Biezelinge Schore Hansweert Kloosterzande Hengstdijk Vogelwaarde Stellendam VOORNE O V E R F L A K K E E Herkingen T H O L E N Z E E U W S - V L A A N D E R E N Koewacht e v e l d e N258 Kapelle N289 N59 e l i Nieuwerkerk Sint-Maartensdijk Scherpenisse Wemeldinge Yerseke Kruiningen Sint-Jansteen Heikant Sirjansland Walsoorden Hulst n Kuitaart Ter Hole Rockanje N215 Melissant g e Oosterland N403 Waarde Lamswaarde Clinge Dirksland n Bruinisse St. Annaland ST. PHILIPSLAND V e r d r o n k e n L a n d v a n S a e f t i n g e Paal Graauw Zandberg Nieuwe-Tonge St. Philipsland Middelharnis Sommelsdijk Poortvliet Krabbendijke HELLEVOETSLUIS Rilland Nieuw-Namen Oude-Tonge Abbenbroek H a r i n g v l i e t N658 Koegorsstraat, Terneuzen E34 N49 N689 N289 N290 N59 N286 N215 N215 N656 N257 Bath PUTTEN Stad aan t Haringvliet Noord- Brabant Oud- Vossemeer Tholen N289 A11 N656 Nieuw- Vossemeer N659 BERGEN OP ZOOM N70 N658 N59 Handelspoort-Zuid, Terneuzen Hogeweg (I t/m. V), Hulst Goudswaard N286 SPIJKENISSE Zuidland HOEKSE WAARD Oudendijk Den Bommel Achthuizen Lepelstraat Halsteren R2 N218 Nieuw-Beijerland Woensdrecht A4 Piershil Steenbergen N259 N450 A4 A4 HOOGVLIET Dinteloord Heerle Vliegbasis Woensdrecht Hoogerheide Ossendrecht ANTWERPEN Huijbergen A12 N217 N289 Pernis Poortugaal Rh A29 Oud-Bei N641 Wouw M Kruis Wouwse Plantage Photographics for DNA image bank at Putte A29 Kapel N11 Hoevenen 42

43 Business parks Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has a number of well-equipped business parks, each with its own character, from large-scale business parks in the Kanaal zone close to Terneuzen to regional business parks in the municipalities of Sluis and Hulst. There are plans for expanding many of these parks in the next few years so there will be plenty of room for new businesses. Business park Building density Max. building height Type of park De Vlaschaard, Eede Nieuwvliet, Nieuwvliet Stampershoek, Oostburg 70%, mandatory distance of 5m to plot boundary in principle, commercial plot size must not exceed 5,000m², mandatory distance of 5m to plot boundary in principle, commercial plot size must not exceed 5,000m², mandatory distance of 5m to plot boundary Deltahoek, Breskens max. 75% Techno Park Zeeland, Schoondijke Handelspoort-Zuid, Terneuzen Koegorsstraat, Terneuzen Hogeweg V, Hulst mandatory distance of 5m to plot boundary varies depending on position building gutter height max. 7m, overall height max. 10m building gutter height: min. 6m and max. 10m building gutter height 6m (exemption possible) building gutter height 6m (exemption possible) building gutter height: min. 6m and max. 10m varies depending on position 75% structures: 25m varies depending on position varies depending on position industry, wholesale, logistics, services, assembly local businesses local and regional businesses industry, wholesale, services, assembly industry, energy, high-tech and production business to business, high-visibility location large-scale, mixed business park large-scale, mixed business park Outside storage: yes/no Environmental category no 1 to 3 no 2 to 3.1 (partially 3.2) no 1 to 3.1 no 1 to 4 (partially 5) no 1 to 3.2 yes, subject to conditions yes yes, subject to conditions maximum 4.1 The focus of De Vlaschaard in Eede is on logistics, distribution, trade and production. The business park in Nieuwvliet is particularly well suited to businesses in the tourism sector. Oostburg is home to the regional business park of Stampershoek. Deltahoek in Breskens is a good location for businesses related to fishing and marinas while businesses specialising in technological development, production and training can choose Techno Park Zeeland in Schoondijke. Handelspoort Zuid in Terneuzen has been developed specifically for service-related businesses such as wholesalers, leasing companies and service providers. There is also room for environmentally friendly production of such items as electronic equipment, computers or medical and chemical instruments. The new Koegorsstraat business park, a large-scale mixed business park, is being developed in the Koegors polder close to Terneuzen. Hulst has Hogeweg, a high-end business park with a wide range of activities. There is a predominantly local, mixed business park in Kloosterzande while relatively large companies, such as the mail order company Pabo and the concrete products manufacturer Bleijko Beton, are to be found in the Walsoorden business park. There are also commercial sites in other towns, including Clinge and St. Jansteen (the mail order company Neckermann). 43

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45 The port area is positioned strategically between the key ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, on the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary. 45

46 Zeeland Seaports: linking Europe to the rest of the world At the end of the 1960s, a number of large multinationals discovered the port area of Zeeland Seaports as a unique location for setting up new production operations. These companies included Dow Chemicals, Thermphos, Pechiney, Total, Zuid-Chemie and Broomchemie. All these companies still exist, even if they are now sometimes known by another name, and they are still profiting from the benefits of this area. After all, this port area is positioned strategically between the key ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, on the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary. The deep fairways and the lack of locks at Zeeland Seaports make for excellent nautical access while there are also good connections with the European hinterland thanks to a sound network of roads and railways, inland waterways and piping. 46

47 Zeeland Seaports is one of the fastest growing ports in Europe Over the past forty years the port area of Borsele, Terneuzen and Vlissingen has grown to become the third seaport of the Netherlands. Since 1980, it has even been one of the fastest growing ports in Europe. It covers an area of more than 4,500 hectares, which is 18% of the total surface area for seaport sites in the Netherlands. Zeeland Seaports is an important location for industrial businesses and for storage and transhipment businesses specialised, for instance, in fruit and vegetables, other agricultural products, wood and wood products, cars, coal and minerals. In fact, Zeeland Seaports is Europe s largest port for the transhipment of wood and wood products. Zeeland Seaports plays an important part in the regional economy as around 250 businesses are located in the port area, employing more than 15,000 people. The ports also lead indirectly to employment at the many businesses elsewhere in the province of Zeeland that supply the companies in the port area with products and services. Overall, around 30,000 people earn their living thanks to the ports! New activities The Zeeland Seaports company is proud of the developments over the past few years but is only too aware that the saying to stand still is to fall behind is also applicable to the Zeeland ports. The company is a joint scheme in which the province of Zeeland and the municipalities of Borsele, Terneuzen and Vlissingen participate. It is responsible for the economic development, administration, maintenance and operation of the Zeeland ports. The main priorities for the years ahead are containerisation and sustainability. The transport of goods in containers is increasing around the world and container transhipment has been rising by as much as 5 to 10 percent per annum since The number of containers transhipped at the Zeeland ports is currently limited but Zeeland Seaports is aware of the enormous opportunities in this area given the Terneuzen Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at 47

48 Zeeland Seaports Eddy Westveer for DNA image bank at In 2010, Zeeland Seaports delivered the Scaldia port, a new port in the Sloe area. The Belgian joint venture Sea-Invest/ Zuidnatie has plans for the transhipment of containers here under the name Scaldia Terminals. Verbrugge uses Scaldia port for the storage and transhipment of wood pulp. Focus on sustainability The Zeeland Seaports company feels it is not just responsible for the economic development of the ports, it also attaches a high priority to due consideration for the environment and investment in sustainability. Zeeland Seaports puts this into practice by bringing suppliers and users together in a smart manner so as to optimise the consumption of energy, raw materials and consumables, and to reduce the need for transportation. This means the industrial development of the port area will be restricted to adding businesses that have synergy with the businesses already in the area. Valuepark Terneuzen is a good example of this. This business park was developed by Zeeland Seaports and Dow Benelux, and it focuses exclusively on the chemical industry and logistics companies. It is seen as one of the most innovative sustainable industrial estates for chemicals anywhere in the world. Biopark Terneuzen is also a good example of how to do business sustainably. There are a number of businesses in this park where the waste material of one business is being used as the raw material for another business. In addition, Zeeland Seaports is investing in the sustainability of the logistics. It is considering the options for further developing sustainable modes of transportation such as rail and inland navigation. For example, the new electrified Sloe line recently came into operation (linking the Vlissingen port area with the main Vlissingen-Roosendaal railway line) and action is being taken to further improve the rail facilities, in particular for the handling of containers. Inland navigation has traditionally had a strong market trends. That is why the port company is supporting the development of the Westerschelde Container Terminal (WCT). The plan is for the WCT to have a dockside two kilometres in length, which will be able to accommodate five large container ships at the same time, and a capacity of two million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). Other companies have container operations in Vlissingen-Oost. The storage and transhipment company Kloosterboer has now opened its own container terminal, focused on handling refrigerated containers, and the firm Verbrugge has plans for the construction of the Verbrugge Container Terminal (VCT). 48

49 A high priority is also attached to due consideration for the environment and investment in sustainability Sas van Gent Ben Seelt for DNA image bank at position in the Zeeland ports and this position will improve further in future as a new canal is planned between the Schelde and the Seine. lable at the Axelse Vlakte site for docksiderelated operations while Valuepark Terneuzen still has 80 hectares of land for chemical operations. Available business park sites Zeeland Seaports still has room in Zeeuws- Vlaanderen for new businesses or businesses looking for a new location. For instance, there are around 70 hectares of land avai- Zeeland Seaports still has a highly strategic location available of around 50 hectares of land at the Quarles port in Vlissingen-Oost. It is right on the waterfront and close to the port entrance. 49

50 rope Eu Zeeland within Western Distances within Western Europe In Zeeland you have access to 160 million consumers within a 500km radius. Braemar Boras Perth Hirtshals 750km Montrose Oban Jönköping Göteborg Aberdeen Zweden Frederikshavn Hanstholm Dundee Växjö Alborg Port Askaig Greenock Ayr Londonderry Donegal Omagh Longford Workington Dundalk Douglas Kendal GrootBrittannië Liverpool Shrewsbury Rendsburg Newport Cardiff Bristol Barnstaple Oxford Torquay Dover H e Folkestone Brighton Plymouth a K t n a a Arras Mons Reims Morlaix St-Brieuc PARIJS Alençon Quimper Rennes Laval Vannes Frankrijk Vierzon Limoges Cognac Montreux Genève Roanne Périgueux Bordeaux 50 Brive Feurs St-Étienne Sion Chambery Brig Innsbrück Zell am See Lienz Dobbiaco Merano St. Moritz Verona Milano Bréscia Villach Udine Gorízia Pordenone Treviso Bergamo Varese Oostenrijk Spittal Belluno Trento Schladming Bad Hofgastein Cortina d Ampezzo Riva Lecco Como Bolzano/ Bozen Edolo Tresenda Novara Landeck Davos Locarno Italië Ivrea Kitzbühel Pfunds Chur Andermatt Arona Aosta VADUZ Einsiedeln Lugano Lyon Salzburg Bad Ischl GarmischPartenkirchen Liechten- Feldkirch stein Zermatt Angoulême ClermontFerand Zug Wels Rosenheim Bregenz Winterthur Zwitserland Lausanne Vichy Rochefort Linz Braunau Kempten Zürich Luzern BERN Lons-le-S. Montluçon Royan Landshut Memmingen Lindau Neuchâtel Chalon-s.-S. Niort La Rochelle Augsburg Ulm Schaffhausen Biel Châteauroux Poitiers d O léron Passau St. Gallen Nevers Ile Regensburg Straubing Ingolstadt Freiburg i. B. Basel Besançon Pisek Ceské Budejovice Heilbronn Belfort Dijon Bourges Tsjechië Wernberg Nürnberg München Colmar Cholet Plzen Bor Strasbourg Mulhouse PRAAG Kladno Cheb Bayreuth Epinal Tours Nantes Hof Pforzheim Tübingen Orléans Angers St-Nazaire Bamberg Stuttgart Nancy Troyes Le Mans Belle Ileen - Mer Würzburg Heidelberg Kaiserslautern Teplice Zwickau Karlovy Vary Coburg Schweinfurt Darmstadt Karlsruhe St. Dizier Chartres Lorient Frankfurt a.m. Metz Châlons-s-M. Gera Plauen LudwigsMannheim hafen Saarbrücken Verdun Chemnitz Jena Fulda Mainz Trier LUXEMBURG Bautzen Dresden Erfurt Arnstadt Gießen Torgau Gotha Eisenach Marburg Luxemburg Arlon Sedan Soissons Halle Leipzig Duitsland Siegen Koblenz St-Quentin Rouen Göttingen Limburg Namur Cambrai Caen L. Wittenberg Korbach Köln Bonn Aachen Amiens Le Havre J er sey Brest Liège Charleroi Cottbus Dessau Paderborn Kassel Düsseldorf Frankfurt a. O. Potsdam Magdeburg Salzgitter Bielefeld Dortmund BRUSSEL Lille Dieppe Cherbourg Hildesheim Essen Wuppertal België Gent l Boulogne Eindhoven Duisburg Antwerpen Brandenburg Minden Rheine Arnhem Breda Oostende Calais Abbeville Gu er n sey Enschede Utrecht Kienitz BERLIJN Stendal Hannover Braunschweig Osnabrück Münster Vlissingen Prenzlau Wittenberge Uelzen Lingen Rotterdam Margate Maidstone Guildford Bournemouth Portsmouth Emmen Szczecin Neustrelitz Lüneburg Bremen Southend LONDEN Salisbury Anklam Neubrandenburg Schwerin Hamburg Oldenburg Zwolle Den Haag Colchester Poole Penzance Nederland AMSTERDAM Harwich Southampton Exeter Baldock Reading Greifswald Lübeck Soltau Great Yarmouth Ipswich Swindon Bath Taunton Groningen Cambridge Luton Cuxhaven Bremerhaven 250km Norwich Northampton Gloucester Ross Swansea Boston King s Lynn Hereford Rostock Wismar Wilhelmshaven Peterborough Worcester Carmarthen Pembroke Stralsund Neumünster Birmingham Llangurig Fishguard Puttgarden Kiel Grimsby Leicester Aberystwyth Rosslare Saßnitz Schleswig Husum Kingston upon Hull Nottingham Wexford Ystad Trelleborg Svendborg Lincoln Waterford Malmö KOPENHAGEN Odense Flensburg York Doncaster Sheffield Chester Kristianstad Naestved Scarborough Bradford Manchester Birkenhead Holyhead Arklow Kolding N o o r d z e e Leeds Preston Esbjerg Helsingborg Helsinger Arhus Middlesborough Darlington Blackpool Naas Kilkenny 500km South Shields Sunderland DUBLIN Ierland Newcastle Gateshead Drogheda Kinnegad Denemarken Carlisle Bangor Lisburn Grena Holstebro Hawick Dumfries Stanraer Belfast Randers Viborg Berwick upon Tweed Abington Larne Ballymena Halmstad Edinburgh Glasgow Klimarnock Trieste Vicenza Pádova Venézia

51 Publishing details September 2011 Publication: This brochure is a publication of the Province of Zeeland, N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland, Zeeland Seaports and the Zeeland municipalities. N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland Buitenruststraat 225 NL DR Middelburg PO Box 6004 NL LA Middelburg T +31 (0) Design: Nilsson creatieve communicatie Photography: Cover: felice buonadonna Text: Ruth de Bruin (interviews) and Marjolein de Visser With thanks to: Wouter de Vries - YourSurprise.com Bram Minderhoud - Adriaanse van der Weel law firm Rob Jeras - Weststrate Sjef Christiaansen - Bison international Edwin Foudraine - Prins & Dingemanse Eric de Ruijsscher - H4A Walter van de Griendt - Morres Wonen, Hulst Photographics for DNA image bank at

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