Economic Assessment of Neuss's Location by IHK: Breuer Grades Neuss's Economic Hub with a 2.56
Neuss, a city in the Mittlerer Niederrhein district, has been named the most tax-strong city in the region, according to the IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer). This title comes as Neuss was also listed as one of the 40 most tax-strong cities and communities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in 2022.
The CEO of IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein, Jürgen Steinmetz, has stated that the overall verdict for Neuss is satisfactory. The city is home to approximately 5,000 companies, and the surveyed companies are particularly pleased with many hard location factors, such as excellent public transport connections.
However, there is no detailed information about specific municipal service issues reported by surveyed companies in Neuss. While sources do mention cybersecurity incidents, such as a DDoS attack on a Neuss-based company, these indicate cybersecurity concerns rather than municipal service shortcomings. Similarly, infrastructure projects like hydrogen pipeline feasibility studies and geothermal heating for urban development in Neuss do not mention any service issues or company feedback.
Rolf Retzlaff, an individual mentioned in the context, is not directly associated with the reported issues.
Despite the satisfactory overall verdict, the city treasurer expects 250 million euros in business tax this year in Neuss, which is a significant increase from the forecasted 80 million euros less before the current expectations. This growth in business tax revenue per capita compared to other municipalities is one of the many economic indicators where Neuss performs well.
However, Neuss's municipal services are not a location advantage, according to Steinmetz, and are rated significantly more negatively than in the previous analysis four years ago. The city's chamber of commerce, represented by Breuer, criticizes the IHK's assessment as not convincing and expresses gratitude for any hints on where they can improve. The exact problems and whether the city is even responsible are not yet clear.
On a positive note, employment in the city continues to grow at a high level above average. Around 82,000 socially insured employees work in Neuss, which is the most ever in post-war Germany, according to Breuer.
In conclusion, while Neuss excels in many economic indicators, there is room for improvement in its municipal services. The city's authorities are encouraged to address the concerns raised by the surveyed companies to maintain and enhance Neuss's reputation as a business-friendly city.
The city of Neuss, with its robust financial sector and thriving business environment, boasts approximately 5,000 companies that greatly appreciate its modern transport infrastructure. However, the city's municipal services have received negative feedback compared to previous assessments, which the chamber of commerce finds less than convincing.
Despite notable economic indicators like significant growth in business tax revenue each year, Neuss's municipal services are not considered a key location advantage, and the authorities have been urged to address the concerns raised by the surveyed companies to maintain its standing as a business-friendly city.
