Business
13.12.2006 0
Business: Fier Entreprendre explains URSSAF services
Business network association meets for informative talk
Fier Entreprendre is a platform for local business members to advance business projects by networking and providing information.
Read more … Business network association meets for informative talk11.12.2006 0
Legal immigration in France increases but requests decrease
France hands over to USA top position for welcoming asylum seekers
France is no longer the number one country for immigrants requesting asylum according to figures recently issued by the government. In 2005 immigration to its shores decreased slightly - perhaps because of the high unemployment rate compared to other European countries or perhaps because of France’s strict policies – while illegal attempts at entry by foreigners at the French borders have doubled in the last three years.
Read more … France hands over to USA top position for welcoming asylum seekers07.12.2006 0
Business: Nice Sophia Antipolis Uni at big business event open to the public
Les Entreprenariales in Nice
The University of Nice Sophia Antipolis on the Côte d’Azur is participating in Les Entreprenariales today in the Acropolis from 9am to 7pm.
Read more … Les Entreprenariales in Nice23.11.2006 0
Business: 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Boot Camp and Competition on the 24th
Sophia Business Angels event
The Sophia Business Angels (SBA), is holding its 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Boot Camp and Competition on the November 24th from 10.30 – 5pm at the Antipolis Innovation Campus, 300 Route des Cretes, Sophia Antipolis.
Read more … Sophia Business Angels event07.09.2006 0
Business: Giant Swedish home décor store threatens to move site to Ventimiglia
IKEA mounts pressure for new site at Mougins
The controversial installation of the giant Swedish home décor and furniture store, IKEA, in the small Alpes-Maritimes town of Mougins has hit a critical point. The store has mounted pressure on the town to grant permission for the construction of the 17,085m2 store. If not, they have threatened to move their plans across the Italian border to Ventimiglia.
Read more … IKEA mounts pressure for new site at Mougins24.08.2006 0
Business: Economic figures appear positive in the latest round of statistics released
Government returned to work yesterday
Higher than expected growth and an unemployment rate that continues to decline looks set to put Prime Minister, Dominique de Villepin in a favorable light for his government's first meeting in the capital after the summer holidays.
Read more … Government returned to work yesterday23.06.2006 0
Business: Unemployment drops but high tech Park suffers declines
Overall economic boost hides long-term instability in Sophia
The Alps-Martimes has been enjoying economic prosperity recently. While the area announces the lowest number of unemployed on record, 37,692 people, the hotel industry reaches an occupancy rate of 61.8 % for April and Nice airport has reason to celebrate.
Read more … Overall economic boost hides long-term instability in Sophia21.06.2006 0
Business: French killer whales to be bought by the Spaniards
Marineland about to be sold
Rumours say Spanish group Parques Reunidos is to become Marineland's new owner. Due to legal and financial reasons, it is expected that François de Chambrun, the current General Director, may be forced to leave the company.
Read more … Marineland about to be sold21.06.2006 0
Business: Overhaul of Riviera border customs control
Border business
A recent announcement calling for an overhaul of border customs control on the Riviera has the unions up in arms, as proposed reforms will lead to a loss of jobs.
Read more … Border business06.06.2006 0
Business: Business Park celebrates thirty-five years
Sophia Antipolis Anniversary
The business and IT park in Sophia Antipolis situated in the forests of Valbonne celebrates its’ thirty five year anniversary this year.
Read more … Sophia Antipolis Anniversary
