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ARD’s campaigns to stimulate economic development in FRANCHE-COMTÉ are centred on five focal points :
Prospecting
Identifying potential investors and welcoming them to FRANCHE-COMTÉ. 
From drawing up the specifications to getting the firm moved in and beyond, the ARD calls on ad hoc parties to ensure a tailor-made response is provided.


Promotion
The ARD’s mission is to carry out all kinds of initiatives geared to introducing FRANCHE-COMTE to others for what it is - an innovative, buoyant, competitive, high-return region where the quality of life is enviable. As a result, FRANCHE-COMTE has a growing reputation for being a promising area for setting up business.


Guidance for industry sectors
The Agency is deeply involved in consolidating and developing the economic base. It is at the heart of the Microtechnology, Vehicle of the Future, Plastopolis and Vitagora competitiveness clusters.
It acts as a back-office and resources centre to see to it that the FRANCHE-COMTÉ, inter-regional and international dimensions and their interconnections are taken into account.


Guidance for communities facing change Organizing tailor-made responses to requests from FRANCHE-COMTÉ’s economic actors, such as local decision-makers, businesses, activity sectors and communities. The ARD makes its assessments, carries out studies and scouts for specific projects.


Strategic businesses
Businesses intelligence services are a "plus" well worth taking up when investing in FRANCHE-COMTÉ. The ARD and its partners are by the enterprises that form the economic face of FRANCHE-COMTÉ. They understand the threats hanging over businesses and can detect good opportunities to vouchsafe the longevity of activity and guide project developments.


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