Setting up your business in the north sea cost

Dunkerque Promotion
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SETTING UP ON THE NORTH SEA COAST

21 business parks to accommodate your project

6000 companies, including 46% in industry

A fast, tailor-made solution

After analysing your needs, a business manager will personally oversee your setup project and help you at each stage of your investment. Our aim is simple: to optimise your business plan!

SOLUTIONS FOR PREMISES (buildings, land, adaptation): We study your specifications and offer you the most appropriate solutions. We organise visits to potential sites that we have selected together.
ADVICE AND GENERAL INFORMATION: From general information about the region or area, to the cost and availability of human resources or utilities, we do our best to answer all your questions.
FINANCE (government support and other solutions): We identify potential sources of support and suggest additional financing solutions according to your requirements.
INTERFACE WITH AUTHORITIES: We facilitate the formalities with local, regional and national authorities to optimise administrative procedures, keeping in mind your startup targets.
LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS: We facilitate your arrival within the local economic fabric and help you to meet the region’s companies, integrating you in the business networks of Dunkirk and its region.
ASSISTANCE WITH RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING: Whether you need assistance with organisation or with funding, we help you implement your plan with the help of our specialist partners.
FOLLOW-UP: All projects are dynamic, and we will keep in touch with you after setup and during your development.
COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT YOUR SETUP: If you wish, we can help with communications about your setup and investment.

Contact us: dkpromotion@dunkerquepromotion.org or let’s talk on the phone:+33 3 28 22 64 40

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Our references Success Stories

2232 business assisted, including 405 set up since 1992

87 % of the businesses assisted have confirmed that our support was decisive for their development

Our team of business development experts has already helped more than 2,232 companies: more than 400 of them chose Dunkirk to develop their business and meet the needs of their customers. From SMEs to subsidiaries of international groups, find out who they are and how Dunkerque Promotion succeeded in stimulating their business.

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A long-term vision

Our close collaboration with each company has led to a number of long-term partnerships. Contact us to find out how our agency has simplified and accelerated the realization of their projects and how the benefits of Dunkirk have helped to promote their growth.

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Living in Dunkirk

Based in Dunkirk, you will benefit from the amenities and services of a major city, while enjoying its situation by the sea and close to beautiful countryside.

You’ll also meet Dunkirk’s people, who are known for their welcome, their sincerity and their love of celebration.

Golf courses, marinas, jazz clubs, contemporary arts hub, protected natural areas, sports events and more … all these make Dunkirk a great place to live.

And moving to Dunkirk also means you can easily cross the border for a weekend in London, Brussels or Bruges, or indulge in an afternoon’s shopping in the Eurometropolis of Lille.

City of sea and sports Dunkirk is a seaside city with beaches stretching as far as you can see, an ideal place for water sports and sailing. The wind makes it very popular with wind-surfers, sand-yachters and especially kite-surfers. Dunkirk has also been voted the…

Unusual and "eccentric" Dunkirk has unusual beauties and a remarkable architectural heritage. The villas of the famous seaside resort of Malo-les-Bains are strongly influenced by the Golden Twenties style of the early 20th century and recall life during the Belle Epoque. The colourful…

Arena of major historical events Dunkirk’s strategic location has aroused envy throughout history and the city has often been besieged. In fact, the military engineer Vauban was asked to protect certain towns, and fortifications still exist in excellent condition in Gravelines and Bergues. But the…

Unique, outstanding natural areas Did you know that Dunkirk has applied for the Grand Site de France label? The Dunes de Flandre area enjoys 15 kilometres of beaches, listed sand dunes and protected nature reserves, and banks where seals sometimes rest. Surrounding it, the Flemish…

Meet our team's experts who will soon be working with you

When you meet one of our advisers, you meet an expert in project assistance. Here are the people you will soon be working with to build the road map of your investment in Dunkirk.

Patrick PETIT General manager

Patrick held several responsible positions during his 20 years in an international logistics group, gaining solid experience in the fields of transport and industrial supply chains in contact with French and foreign companies. He joined Dunkerque Promotion in 2004 and very soon became its Deputy Director and since 2018 its General manager. In addition to his leadership duties, Patrick will assist you in your project, even if he is specialised in logistics and particularly involved with the food industry and packaging sectors, he will be able to support your project whatever your field of activity.

Distinguishing features: Patrick is an amateur photographer, and his sense of observation and analytical skills mean you can be sure of building a long-term partnership. For Dunkerque Promotion, supporting you in the long term is a real priority.

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Phone

+33 (0)3 28 22 12 28
+33 (0)6 64 46 60 36

p.petit@dunkerquepromotion.org

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Emilie Rigaud Business Developer

Emilie is the newest recruit at Dunkerque Promotion. Back in France after almost twelve years in China, she first commanded roles as a takeaway point of sale system implementation manager in Shanghai and then as a director of a charity programme in an employment agency. Subsequently, she joined the Decathlon group in China as head of communications and events, a role combining her passion for sport, well-being for all and the ecological transition. Emilie enhances the agency’s language capacities with fluent Mandarin. Whether you’re an SME or a subsidiary of a large organisation, there is no doubt that the experience Emilie acquired during her international career perfectly places her to provide you with invaluable advice and stand your project in good stead.

Distinguishing characteristics: Passionate about travelling and Asia, Emilie has a keen interest in traditional medicine. At present, she’s making the most of her return to France to rediscover her country of origin, hiking whenever she can on the nature trails in the Opal Coast and Hauts de France region. When she is not out walking, you’ll most certainly find her at a fitness studio or trying her hand at a water sport by the sea.

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Phone

+33 (0)3 28 22 29 21
+33 (0)6 99 75 54 95

e.rigaud@dunkerquepromotion.org

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Bruno HALIPRÉ Business Developer, Agency Quality Manager

If you have a project in the service sector, metallurgy or new technologies, Bruno is your man. The setups of the OVH datacentre, the Capdune customer relations centre of the Arvato Services Group (500 workstations) and, more recently, the assembly plant of the Japanese firm Kubota, all testify to his efficiency and the care he will bring to your project. He is also Quality Manager for the agency, which has been ISO 9001 certified since 1999, and can advise you at each stage of your development.

Distinguishing features: Marathon runner and high-tech enthusiast!

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Phone

+33 (0)3 28 22 12 29
+33 (0)6 62 32 49 11

b.halipre@dunkerquepromotion.org

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Fabienne Manceau Communication Manager / promotion

After her studies in project management, Fabienne spent three years in Barcelona where she began her career in communications. Self-taught, energetic, and committed to her work, she has handled the management of press trips and international events. Fabienne is also convinced that her home city of Dunkirk offers many advantages, which she stresses at every opportunity.

Distinguishing features: A lover of outdoor sports, Fabienne runs regularly and rides in the nearby countryside with her cycling club. With her warm and dynamic personality she will ably promote your business and make your firm known in the region and beyond.

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Phone

+33 (0)3 28 22 64 40
+33 (0)6 64 46 61 22

f.manceau@dunkerquepromotion.org

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Laurence Synaeghel Administration Manager

Laurence worked in the Paris area for several years before returning to her home region. Her job covers a range of fields in management control and budgetary and financial monitoring: figures hold no secrets for her!

Distinguishing features: Laurence is the smiling face of the agency! Dynamic and always cheerful, she will arrange everything to ensure your visit to us is both useful and enjoyable.

Phone

+33 (0)3 28 22 12 26

l.synaeghel@dunkerquepromotion.org

CYRILLE GAILLARD Business Developer

When Cyrille came to Dunkirk for the first time, he little thought that he would settle here permanently ten years later. As he has had an extremely varied and versatile career, our team very soon nicknamed him “the Swiss army knife”! Having first joined the agency to develop and promote Dunkirk’s attractiveness to German companies, Cyrille is just as comfortable with entrepreneurs who speak English or Spanish. Passionate about the world of business, new technologies and sustainable development, he will give you invaluable advice about your project, whether it’s in the energy sector, green chemicals or any other line of business. And if you have a workshop or offices available that might be of interest to a company director, he will be happy to come and visit with a view to adding them to our property database.

Distinguishing features: Very busy but always available! He enjoys jogging along the Malo-les Bains seafront, but if the weather’s bad – which is extremely rare in Dunkirk – you’ll find him at the cinema.

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