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Jēkabpils City
JĒKABPILS IN EUROPE Distance from largest European cities to Jēkabpils by
road:
JĒKABPILS CITY
GENERAL FACTS ABOUT CITY
Area: 26 km2
Inhabitants in Jēkabpils City: 25 539 (01.01.2013)
incl. working age: 15 426 (64%)
Inhabitants in Zemgale Region: 250 177 (in 2012)
incl. working age: 159 715 (64%)
JĒKABPILS IN LATVIA
Distance from Jēkabpils to other Latvian cities by road
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT HUB
RAILROAD
Main transit railway lines of international
significance cross in Jēkabpils. These lines
connect Jēkabpils with Riga, Jelgava, Rēzekne and
Daugavpils in Latvia. Railway station “Krustpils” on
these key lines is a significant transport hub, which
processes freights and diverts the transport flows
to the right destinations.
Railway lines Rīga-Daugavpils and Rīga-Rēzekne-
Zilupe, which are going through Jēkabpils, are part
of the European Transport Network (TEN-T).
Railroad station “Krustpils” in Jēkabpils accounts for
more than 90 % of the total railway transport in Latvia.
See the diagram below for carriage by rail (mio. t)
between 1993 and 2012
Source: www.ldz.lv
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT HUB
ROADS
Jēkabpils is crossed by the national significance road
Rīga-Daugavpils (A6) leading to the Belorussian
border. Near Jēkabpils a new twig thereof goes
direction Rēzekne-Zilupe (A12) leading to the
Russian border.
These roads are part of the European Transport
Network (TEN-T).
See diagram below for annual average daily traffic
(AADT) in 2012 on the largest roads crossing
Jēkabpils:
1184 – AADT of lights and heavies (vehicles/ 24h)
(815) – AADT of HGVs (vehicles/ 24h)
Source: www.lvc.lv
AVAILABLE LABOUR
AVAILABILITY
As of 31 January 2013 there were 3090 registered
unemployed. The figure has experienced slight
decrease during 2012.
The largest decrease in the number of unemployed is
observed during summer, which is due to the
seasonal aspect.
EDUCATION
As of 31 January 2013 out of the total registered
unemployed in Jēkabpils City 46% have a elementary/
secondary school diploma, 32% - vocational school
diploma and 3% - highest education diploma.
Source: www.nva.gov.lv
Source: www.nva.gov.lv
COMPETITIVE SALARY
HOURLY WAGE, gross (EUR) In Latvia there is one of the lowest hourly wages in the
European Union. In 2011 it amounted to 5,9 EUR/ hour.
Source: Eurostat SBS
LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN RELATION TO
PERSONNEL COSTS
Although in Latvia there is one of the lowest hourly wage in
the EU, considering labour productivity in relation to
workforce costs, Latvia scores higher than most of EU
countries.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FIGURES IN
JĒKABPILS CITY
Name of limited liability
company
Turnover in 2011
(mio. EUR)
Change to
2010
SIA "KARA V" 2,6 +29%
SIA "RENEKSS" 4,8 +24%
SIA „GEFA Latvija” 3,4 +57%
SIA "LC būve" 3,6 +20%
SIA "BRĒĶU STUDENTI" 4,7 +34%
SIA "JĒKABPILS PMK" 15,3 +42%
SIA "Viadukts" 10,1 -32%
SIA "Ošukalns celtniecība" 3,4 +22%
BUSINESSES IN JĒKABPILS
Most companies accounting for the largest turnover
in 2011 in Jēkabpils are related with construction
services.
As seen below the turnover has significantly
increased compared to 2010, which is an indication
of the economic recovery.
Source: www.lursoft.lv
NUMBER OF COMPANIES AND
CHANGES
The number of active businesses in Jēkabpils (2006
– 2010) has increased with every year. By end of
2010 there were 1254 companies in Jēkabpils. And
yet the number of active companies per 1000
inhabitants in Jēkabpils is below national average.
See table below for the of active companies per
1000 inhabitants in Jēkabpils and Latvia.
Source: www.csb.gov.lv
MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE,
WHICH IS STILL BEING DEVELOPED
INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRCTURE
DEVELOPMENT IN 2008 – 2013
Since 2008 there are 35 projects implemented (already
completed and not yet completed), which have raised
more than LVL 53 million (75,6 mio. EUR) in
the investment of Jēkabpils from municipal,
governmental budget and EU and other external funds.
Raised EU funds per 1 inhabitant in Jēkabpils
amount to LVL 1562 (2230 EUR), which is the
second best figure in Zemgale Region.
SCHEDULED INVESTMENTS IN
INFRASTRCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN 2012 -
2018
Facilitation of industrial areas
territories suitable for industrial businesses have been
developed;
the following infrastructure is constructed and installed
– access roads, power, water main and sewerage,
internet, fencing, street lighting.
Development of Applied Research Centre
Applied Research Centre is established and its first
year of operation is ensured.
KEY PROJECTS BROUGHT FORWARD
DURING THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2007 –
2013
Reconstruction of the River Daugava protecting
dike
Total costs: LVL 2,6 mio.
Project implementation - 48 months
April 2010 - April 2014
KEY PROJECTS BROUGHT FORWARD
DURING THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2007 –
2013
Reconstrctuion of the city streets (Rīgas,
Brīvības, R.Blaumaņa, Zaļā Street) and
reconstruction of the adjoining street network
Total costs: LVL 9,2 mio.
Project implementation - 31month
June 2010 – December 2012
KEY PROJECTS BROUGHT FORWARD
DURING THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2007 –
2013
Reconstruction of Rīgas, Madonas, Varoņu
Streets in Jēkabpils City
Total costs: LVL 2,45 mio.
Project implementation: 2008 – 2010
KEY PROJECTS BROUGHT FORWARD
DURING THE PLANNING PERIOD OF 2007 –
2013
Construction of Ledus Street in Jēkabpils
Total costs: LVL 0,71 mio.
Project implementation: 2007 – 2009
BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Jēkabpils is home of „JIC biznesa inkubators”.
Incubator promotes entrepreneurial development by supporting businesses and providing premises, infrastructure, networking, tailor-made consultations and services about business issues during their first years of operation.
JĒKABPILS REGIONAL UNIT OF THE LATVIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (LCCI)
Founded in 1934
Mission - Adding Value Through Cooperation!
Vision- - LCCI - Propellant of the Latvian economy!
Represent interests of businesses, issues certificates of origin, takes part in various business promotion events in Latvia and abroad. It provides the following services: approval of certificates of origin, organisation of business promotion events in the Region and foreign trade missions, organisation of training courses and seminars, organisation of regional fairs, elaboration of market studies, promotion of goods and services on foreign markets.
COOPERATION BETWEEN THE
MUNICIPALITY AND BUSINESSES
JĒKABPILS BUSINESSES’
ORGANISATION
Founded on 17 March 2010
Joins 30 entrepreneurs from Jēkabpils and nearest municipalities
Municipal officers meet the members of the organisation on a regular basis and inform them of the news, share opinions and observed problems, which are an issue to the businessmen.
ZEMGALE EMPLOYERS’ COUNCIL
Founded on 30 November 2010
The Council included Jēkabpils Businesses’ Organisation, Jelgava Association of Commerce and Industry and Bauska Businesses’ Club „Bauska–97”
Aims: to promote cooperation of the businessmen in the region, exchange of information and experience, entrepreneurship, employment development and establishment of employers’ organisations.
Establishment of the Trilateral advisory board in Jēkabpils is on its way
Advisory tool promoting cooperation between the Region’s municipalities, employers and trade unions.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND
SUPPORT INCENTIVES
Accessible areas for establishment of industrial sites, providing relevant infrastructure;
Various logistics solutions – presence of transport infrastructure of international significance;
Available labour;
Availability of important nature resources in municipalities adjoining Jēkabpils City – agricultural land, forests, mineral
deposits;
Real estate tax incentives;
Jelgava’ Business incubator Jēkabpils Branch - opportunities and support to young entrepreneurs;
Jēkabpils Life-long education and Technology Centre – the key objective of the organisation is providing training
courses. (www.titc.lv)
THERE ARE SEVERAL ADVANTAGES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN
JĒKABPILS
INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN THE CITY
Located mainly in the North-East areas of the
City, next to railway and main roads, which
provide additional advantages for establishment of
industrial businesses in such areas.
In the vicinity of Zīlānu Street the Jēkabpils Wood
Processing Business Park is located.
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “Ošukalns” (Ltd.)
Founded: in 1993
100% LV capital
Business areas: wood processing, timber
cutting, road construction and other
Number of employees: 256 (in 2012)
Main markets: 70% Latvia, 8,3% Finland, 6,6%
Belgium, 5,3% Germany and other countries
"Open for dialogue - so I will briefly describe
Jekabpils city council. Successful mutual
communication, as well as specialist expertise were
essential prerequisites for successful cooperation."
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “Gaujas Koks”
Founded: in 1991
Member of Board: Vitālijs Čmihovs
Business areas: production of conifer (fir and
pine) sawn timber
Number of employees: 330 (in 2012)
Turnover: 35 mio. LVL (in 2012)
Main export markets: 60% of the production is
exported to the United Kingdom, Egypt, Lithuania,
Estonia, Germany and other European countries
Wood-processing plant “Krustpils” Located in Jēkabpils City. Present production annual
capacity is 350 thous. m3 of ready goods.
“...cooperation with Jēkabpils City Council is
positive and business-orientated...”
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “SEDUMI”
Founded: in 2000
Member of Board: Egils Bojārs
Number of employees: 53 (2012.gadā)
100% LV capital
Main markets: goods are sold in Latvia only.
63% of the goods are sold to legal entities, while
37% - to physical entities.
Business areas: Production of agricultural goods (floriculture goods, growing
vegetable seedlings),
Trading (heating units, plumbing goods, water supply equipment,
gardening and household items, wood and gardening equipment,
construction materials),
Construction (installation of heating and water supply equipment,
installation and construction of plumbing systems)
‘’Cooperation with Jēkabpils City Council is
successful’’
“Communication with the administration and
other municipal officers is on top level. The
municipality is cooperative and always open for
our ideas.”
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
Latvia – Lithuania joint limited liability company:
“Viadukts” SIA
Founded: in 1946
Business area: Design, construction,
reconstruction and repair of bridges and cross-
overs.
Production of reinforced concrete, metal and
other structures, production of concrete and
mortar
Number of employees: 296 (in 2012)
“...we have a well established cooperation with
Jēkabpils City Council; it consults with us on a regular
basis and takes care of the business environment...”
“...we have built five bridges in Jēkabpils municipality,
including one pedestrian bridge. We have successful
cooperation also with other Jēkabpils businesses and
municipal officers...”
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “Jēkabpils PMK”
Founded: in 1993
100% LV capital
Business area: installation of water supply and
sewerage systems, heating and ventilation
systems, construction of buildings, roads and
squares, construction supervision.
Production of concrete mortar, well-curbs and
paving stones.
Number of employees: 230 (average of 2002 –
2012)
“...our cooperation with municipality is positive.
Working on joint projects, we have always managed
to find feasible solutions suiting both of the
sides...”
Our offer to other businesses in Jēkabpils
outsource particular work elements to the small enterprises so
that they would provide jobs and gain experience;
work as sub-contractors and suppliers in various projects;
rent construction equipment and human resources;
produce and deliver concrete mortar, well-curbs, paving
stones, etc. to the construction sites of the Contracting Authority.
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “VIOLA STILS”
Founded: in 1991
100% LV capital
Business area: production of knitwear
Number of employees: 38 (in 2012)
Main markets: 25% Latvia, 75% export
“...we offer knitted uniforms for your
company...”
OPINION OF JĒKABPILS
ENTREPRENEURS
SIA “Reāls”
Founded: in 1992
100% LV capital
Business area: laundry washing, dry cleaning,
sauna services, car cleaning and washing services.
In 2007 water relaxation centre Citrus SPA was
opened.
Number of employees: 15-20
“... Since one of the municipal priorities is tourism
promotion and the municipality takes care of awareness-
raising of Jēkabpils, our cooperation has significantly
improved during the last years...”
“... The municipality invites our company to several
activities, for example: SIA „Reāls” was included in
tourism brochure, website and various social networks...”
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
In total there are 11 sites available
for investment
Total area - 143 805 m2
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
SITES WITH SEVERAL LAND UNITS
Latgales Street 55, Latgales Street 55 (2 l.u.), Varoņu Street 10, Varoņu Street 12
Aizupes Street 18 and 20
INVESTMENT SITES:
Aizupes Street 18 and Aizupes Street 20
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
TOTAL AREA: 52 131 m2
INVESTMENT SITES: Varoņu Street 10,12 and Latgales Street 55,
55 2 l.u.
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
TOTAL AREA : 24 890m2
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
SITES WITH ONE LAND UNIT
Aizupes Street 18
Aizupes Street 20
Artilērijas Street 18B
Celtnieku Street 19A
Ķieģeļu Street 2A
Ķieģeļu Street 17A
Latgales Street 55
Latgales Street 55 (2 l.u.)
Varoņu Street 10
Varoņu Street 12
Vienības Street 1B
INVESTMENT SITE:
Aizupes Street 18
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
AREA: 11980 m2
INVESTMENT SITE:
Aizupes Street 20
AREA: 40151 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Artilērijas Street 18B
AREA: 46250 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Celtnieku Street 19A
AREA: 3741 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Ķieģeļu Street 2A
AREA: 4735 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Ķieģeļu Street 17A
AREA: 3507 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’brownfield’’ Industrial Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Available on site Available on site Available on site Available on site Available on site
INVESTMENT SITE:
Latgales Street 55
AREA: 6399 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal YES
Asphalt pavement
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Latgales Street 55 (2 l.u.)
AREA: 7294 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal NO
Can be constructed
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Varoņu Street 10
AREA: 6157 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal NO
Can be constructed
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Varoņu Street 12
AREA: 5040 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal NO
Can be constructed
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
INVESTMENT SITE:
Vienības Street 1B
AREA: 8551 m2
TYPE ZONE OWNERSHIP ACCESS ROAD ROAD CAPACITY ELECTRICITY GAS SEWERAGE WATER SUPPLY COMMUNICATIONS
‘’Greenfield’’ Other Municipal NO
Can be constructed
No limit Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed Can be installed
Name, surname: Inga Virsnīte
Position: Development and Investment Department, deputy director
Ph. No.: +371 65221147
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.jekabpils.lv
CONTACT INFORMATION