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Greater Lyon, area of partnerships and networks

Governance, networks, partnerships

An economic governance unique in France

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The Lyon urban area economic strategy is the fruit of a real "economic governance", that is unique in France. It is drafted in partnership with 6 institutions representing the world of business organisations:

Lyon, a city among cities

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European projects global economic development Lyon's active role in the most important urban networks, both in Europe (EuroCities) and around the world (United Cities and Local Governments, or UCLG), contributes to its international influence, particularly in political and cultural terms.

Lyon seeks to make solidarity one of the driving forces behind its policies. To this end, Lyon urban community has moved from bilateral twinning to multilateral public/private partnerships and is particularly committed to providing training for people in developing countries.

    Lyon, a city of influences

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    In addition to the towns and villages that make up Lyon urban community, the communities of:

    • Tarare,
    • Villefranche-sur-Saône,
    • Vienne,
    • Bourgoin,
    • l'Aéroport Saint-Exupéry et
    • Saint-Etienne

    all contribute to the dynamism and attraction of the metropolitan area.

    Lyon, the pioneer of city branding

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    Lyon has chosen to combine its economic and institutional assets under a single banner: "ONLYLYON", the first such example of city branding in France.

    ONLYLYON allows the Lyon urban area to promote its economic dynamism before the entire world.

    Since its launch in 2007 as an umbrella brand, a freely appropriated signature and a banner for the city's international ambitions all rolled into one,

    • ONLYLYON has innovated,
    • ONLYLYON has brought people together and made an impression, and
    • ONLYLYON has got up on the international stage and brought the best of Lyon to the world.

    All together to assist entrepreneurs

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    In Lyon, businesses are at the heart of Lyon's economic life. Encouraging their creation, return or development remains a priority for Lyon urban community.

    All of the urban area's economic players are developing a common policy to encourage the creation, return and transmission of local companies: "Lyon Ville de l'Entrepreneuriat" ("Lyon City of Entrepreneurship"). This quality label gathers together 24 structures to assist entrepreneurs in the creation of their companies.

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