The Jihlava region enjoys very good location in the center of the Czech Republic, halfway between two largest urban agglomerations of the Czech Republic - Prague and Brno.
The D1 motorway connecting these two cities runs through the region and together with other roads - such as the E 59 1st class road linking Jihlava with Austria – provides an easy access to all parts of the Czech Republic and the surrounding countries. Many foreign investors have set up in the region to manufacture for customers located in EU countries, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.
Human resources
Most of the population lives in medium-sized and smaller towns but finding workforce is easy as most people are used to daily commuting to work and transportation network is well developed. Skilled labor force in most manufacturing sectors is readily available as industry has rich and long tradition in the region and every town has had a manufacturing plant or a workshop. The region has a number of higher tertiary vocational schools, secondary vocational schools and vocational training centers.
Major industries
Nearly all branches of industry are well represented in the region but general engineering, metalworking and automotive sectors are dominant. Other major industries include wood processing, furniture, textile and clothing and food processing. The electronic components sector has also been growing.
