Aveyron expansion : The econommic development agency of Aveyron

Aveyron Expansion

What is Aveyron Expansion ?
Aveyron Expansion is a service associated with Conseil Général.

Objectives

Develop economic development strategies.
Ensure support for companies and communities in the region.
Draw new companies to the region.
Simplify the procedures for project sponsors by coordinating partners involved in development.
Promote Aveyron's economic identity.

With one main purpose : create wealth and jobs in Aveyron.

A service provider

Providing services to companies and entrepreneurs who enjoy global advice and support for projects involving expansion, development or recovery or when experiencing difficulties.

Providing services to local authorities and elected officials, as development partners helping them to arbitrate their economic choices.

Working with daily business partners (banks, financial organizations, accountants and others) and other economic development support groups (DATAR, consular chambers, administrations, etc.).

Aveyron Expansion
is a service associated with Conseil Général which aims at making easier the settlement in the whole department of the new businessmen and managers (including people creating companies) and their family.

Decision authorities

A General Meeting

58 members divided into 4 colleges

Elected officials (Local councillors, mayors),
Consular companies,
employers' associations, workers organizations,
qualified legal entities and natural persons (local banks, notaries, chartered accountants, economic development agencies...).
Partners: Monsieur le Préfet de l'Aveyron and the state services of the department.

Governing body

23 members including 5 associates:

9 elected officials,
4 representatives of the consular companies,
4 representatives of the employers' associations and of the workers organizations
6 qualified legal entities and natural persons.

A commitee

6 members:

President: Jean PUECH, former Minister, Senator of Aveyron, President of the Conseil Général de l'Aveyron
Vice-Presidents: Christian TIEULIE, Conseiller Général de Decazeville ; Jean-Luc GAYRAUD, Conseiller Général de Millau-Est ; Jérôme ROUVE, President of the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Millau Sud Aveyron, President of the Interconsulaire
Treasurer: Michel TOURNIER, Président de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Rodez-Villefranche-Espalion
Secretary:Jean-Michel LALLE, Mayor of Rodelle and Conseiller Général de Bozouls.

A team of 15 persons