Sliven Municipality
Bulgaria
Marketing Profile
2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION
3
GENERAL INFORMATION
5
POPULATION AND LABOUR FORCE
6
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION
7
EDUCATION
8
HEALTHCARE
9
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
10
TRANSPORTATION
11
UTILITIES
13
COMMUNICATIONS
15
LOCAL TAXES AND FEES
16
LOCAL COMPANIES
17
MUNICIPAL BUSINESS SERVICES
19
BUSINESS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
19
ACCOMMODATIONS
20
OUR ADVANTAGES
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LOCATION
Where are we?
In Europe…
on the Balkan Peninsula…
in the south-eastern part of Bulgaria
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One of the largest cities in the country, Sliven is growing rapidly in business and
offering convenient access to the south-eastern part of Bulgaria, to the luxury Black Sea
resorts and to the attractive market of neighboring Turkey and its capital, Istanbul.
Territory
Total area(in sq km)
1366,6
Total
49
Agricultural land
Forest
709,607
554,291
Towns
Villages
2 (Sliven and Kermen)
47
Urban territories
37,606
Housing
57,717 units
Water areas
23,172
Housing space
Minerals
30,923
11,031
Transport and infrastructure
Source : National Statistic Institute
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Settlements
17,0 sq m/per person
GENERAL INFORMATION
Landscape
Two types of relief are typical for the municipality of Sliven: hilly and mountainous
to the north, and plain to the south.
The city's elevation varies between 180 and 300 m (590 and 984 ft) above sea level.
Karandila Micro Dam
Climate
The municipality of Sliven falls into the sub-Balkan fields of the transitional
continental climatic area. The winters are mild, the summers are relatively hot. Autumns
are longer than springs. The local Bora wind is typical of Sliven.
Temperatures
°C
°F
Annual temperature
+12,4
+54,3
Sunshine
2223 hours/ year
Winter temperature
+1,2
+34,2
Rainfall
596 mm/ sq m
+23,2
+73,8
Windy days
56% approx.
Foggy days
46/ year
Summer temperature
For daily forecast, please visit: www.meteo.bg
Waters
With an area of 7,880 sq. km / 4,885.6 sq. miles, the river of Tundzha is the main water
resource in the municipality. The river water is used mainly for irrigation. The Zhrebchevo
dam on the Tundzha, 25 km/15.5 miles away from Sliven, has a capacity of 400 million cubic
meters. Many pumping stations and water catchments have been built, providing a peak flow
between 50 and 100 l/sec. The Asenovets dam with a capacity of 28,2 million cubic meters is
the main water source of the city.
River of Toundja
The municipality of Sliven is also rich with spas. Their water has proven its
effectiveness in the treatment of ventricular, liver, locomotory and peripheral nervous
system diseases. In the municipality there is also a high quantity of underground waters and
alluvial deposits.
Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 2 hours
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POPULATION AND LABOUR FORCE
Population
Year
City
Municipality
Municipality (2002)
1980
1990
97,714
112,220
139,944
150,213
Men
Women
65,454
68,869
2000
104,869
141,445
Below working age
25,570
2001
100,695
137,073
Of working age
81,352
by 31.12.2002
98,960
134,323
Above working age
27,401
Source : National Statistic Institute
Employment
12.2003
12.2002
Total
29,467
27,927
Public sector
10,497
9,738
Private sector
18,970
18,189
Working hours
8 hours/day
Working week
5 days/week
Average Work Salary (in BGN)
12.2003
12.2002
Public sector
301
300
Women
292
283
Men
316
332
Private sector
204
188
Women
189
172
Men
216
201
The Labour Bureau provides :
-Regular courses for qualification and prequalification of unemployed, in addition to
courses by request of employers
-Various training courses for young people up to 29 years old
-Financial relief for the hiring of unemployed people
-Financial and technical support for the further training of employers
Dynamic of unemployment
Source : Labour Bureau, Sliven
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MUNICIPAL INFORMATION
The Municipal Council is the local legislative body. The Council defines the
Municipal Development Policy and exercises control on its implementation.
The Mayor is the local executive body.
City Hall
Yordan Lechkov
Mayor
Rumen Andonov
Deputy mayor
Economic Development
Dipl.Eng.Daniel Petrov
Deputy mayor
Construction, Ecology,
Forestry & Agriculture
Dr.Penko Penkov
Deputy mayor
Social Policy, Healthcare,
Education & Culture
Municipal Services
Planning and Zoning Enforcement Department
Responsible for the arrangement of the territory.
The Department is headed by the Chief-architect and the Chief-engineer of the Municipality.
All of the permits for the new construction, which will be built on the territory covered by the
municipality, are issued according to the Territorial Development Act.
www.mrrb.government.bg
Municipal Property and Economy Development
Responsible for the sale of municipal ownership, the registration of tenders, coordination of
business hours and categorization of hotels and restaurants.
Citizen Information and Administrative Services Center
Provides comprehensive information for all municipal services, required documentation
and related timeframes.
City Hall, ground floor, phone: 662 162, fax: 662 350
Working hours : from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Police and Fire Department
The police and fire departments are subordinated to the Ministry of Interior Affairs and have
regional directorates within the municipality. The Municipality's obligations with regard to
public order and citizens' protection are coordinated with the directorates.
For contact: Police: 166 (emergency), Fire Department: 160 (emergency)
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EDUCATION
The education system in Sliven is well developed and offers a variety of academic
courses to suit interests and provide a well-rounded education. Additional educational
opportunities outside of the school system are available for business qualification.
Secondary Education
The following institutions make up the formal education system in Sliven:
3 high schools : Foreign Languages; Natural Sciences & Mathematics; Humanities;
7 technical high schools : Textiles & Clothing; Construction & Geodesy, Tourism & Hotelkeeping; Economics; Electrical Systems; Chemical & Food Technology;
1 Secondary polytechnical school Transport & Machine-building
2 Private Secondary schools Management & Markets; General Education
1 Secondary Art School (7th to 11th grade);
1 Sports school (6th to 12th grade)
Enrollment - 1580 pupils in 1st grade (school year 2003/2004)
Graduated - 2028 pupils from 12th grade (school year 2002/2003)
Secondary School of
Mathematics and
Natural Sciences
Number of teaching staff: 96
Number of students: 329
Colleges
College of Medicine of the Thracian University, Stara Zagora
30 Gen. Stoletov St., tel.: 623872 web-site : www.uni-sz.bg
The college provides 3-year courses in:
- nursing;
- medical laboratory assistants;
Expected graduating class for 2004: 17 specialists
Technical University College Sliven
59A Bourgasko Shosse Blvd., tel.: 667710
The college provides 3-year courses in:
- Machine-building
- Textile equipment
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Food-processing technologies
- Electrical systems
- Automation, Information and Control Equipment
Expected graduating class for 2004: 73 specialists
University
“Sava Dobroplodni”
Regional Library
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Sofia Technical University,
Faculty of Engineering and
Pedagogies - Sliven
Number of teaching staff: 124
Number of students: 691
Sofia Technical University, Faculty of Engineering and Pedagogies - Sliven
59A Bourgasko Shosse Blvd., tel.: 667709, www.tu-sliven.com
The university provides 5-year courses in:
- Automation, Information and Control Equipment
- Electrical Engineering
- Machine and Power Engineering and Technologies
Expected graduating class for 2004: 127 with Bachelors Degrees
32 with Masters Degrees
HEALTHCARE
Legislative basis: Public Health Act, Healthcare Institutions Act, Health Insurance
Act. Every Bulgarian citizen has the right to available medical care and health insurance.
Medical care is provided only by qualified medical experts. The Ministry of Healthcare is
the body that coordinates and exercises control on the national healthcare policy.
Name
Healthcare Institution
Number
Number
Beds
Doctors
406
Hospitals
6
683
Dentists
102
Medical institutions
40
6
Specialists
758
Source : National Statistic Institute
Specialized Hospital for
Active Treatment of
Surgery
St.St.Konstantin and Elena
Specialized Gynecological Hospital
Hospitals and Medical Institutions
Name
Dr. Ivan Seliminski Multi-Profile Active Treatment Hospital
Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases
Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Surgery
Ambroise Pare Specialized Surgical Hospital for Active
Treatment
Regional Clinic of Skin and Venereal Diseases
St.St.Konstantin and Elena Specialized Gynecological Hospital
Tsaritsa Yoana Multi -Profile Active Treatment Hospital
Emergency Center
Address/ Phone
2, Hristo Botev St.
Tel.: 662 695; 662 150
27 Georgi Danchev Blvd.
Tel.: 667 136; 667 694
19 Hadji Dimitar St.
Tel.: 662 710; 662 664
15, Hadji Dimitar St.
Tel.: 662 710; 662 665
68 Hadji Dimitar St.
Tel.: 662 524
41-A Hadji Dimitar St.
Tel.: 3 33 70
117 Panayot Hitov Blvd.
Tel.: 667 074
49 Bulair St.
Tel.: 663 113
Tel.: 150
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Banks
Name
Reiffeizen Bank
United Bulgarian Bank
Phone
Biochim PLC
662 629
SG Expressbank
618 110
Hebros Bank
622 031
DSK Bank
625 019
First Investment Bank
667 345
Central Cooperative Bank
663 759
Bulgarian Post Bank
625 752
Bulbank
622 746
Eurobank
662 733
Municipal Bank
613 611
ProCredit Bank
622 500
United Bulgarian Bank
Municipal Bank
616 304, 616 340
Reiffeizenbank
662 860
Unionbank
662 405
Post Bank
DSK Bank
Insurance Companies
Name
Allianz Bulgaria Holding
DZI (State Insurance Institute)
Allianz Ins.Company
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Phone
622 333
662 801, 662 463
EuroIns
623 100
Orel
625 819
Vitosha
662 968
Business costs
National currency : LEV (BGN). There are
100 stotinki in one Lev.
BGN is pegged to EUR at a rate of EUR 1 to
BGN 1.95583
Average monthly salary
Social security, unemployment
and health care contributions% of monthly salary
Corporate income tax
VAT
Office rent in center/month
per 100 sq m/EUR
Office purchase in center
( sq m/EUR )
Industrial land purchase
(sq m/EUR )
New construction
(m sq/EUR)
Investment survey
Investment design
(m sq/EUR)
110 EUR
32,2%
paid by the employer
19,5%
20,0%
200-300
80-500
4 -50
150-220
Up to 3%
of the construction price
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Customs
The rate of customs duty and country of
origin could be checked on:
www.customs.government.bg
Bourgas
Sliven
Airport Customs
Tel.: 056/286 51
Customs Bureau
Tel.: 662 854, 662 802
Port Customs
Tel.: 056/453 98, 416 61
TRANSPORTATION
Road network
Sliven is situated on the international road E-773, connecting Sofia and Bourgas.
The transport network of the Sliven municipality is completely constructed. The total
length of the 4th class roads is 321 km/199 miles. The length of the 1st class roads is 47 km/29
miles, 2nd class 84 km/52 miles, 3rd class 81 km/50,2 miles and the road connections
(cloverleaf) 8 km/4,9 miles. The road density in the municipal territory is above the average
one for the country which is of paramount importance for economic development.
District of Sliven road map
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Railway transport
Two railways run through the territory of Sliven municipality :
· Sofia - Karlovo - Sliven - Bourgas: railway No 3
· Sofia - Plovdiv - Yambol - Sliven - Bourgas: railway No 8
The railways No 3 and No 8 are directed west-east and are of great importance for
industry as well as for tourism. The existing railway system satisfies completely the need of
the region.
Water transport
www.port.bg
Bourgas Port (on the Black Sea), distance from Sliven: 108 km/67,2 miles
www.port-burgas.com
Varna Port (on the Black Sea), distance from Sliven: 195 km/121 miles
www.port-varna.bg
Rousse River Port (on the Danube River), distance from Sliven: 166,5 km/103,4 miles
www.port.rousse.bg
Bulgaria sea and river ports
Air Transport
The city of Sliven has an airplane runway (2,5 km/1,5 miles long and 45 m/49 yards
wide). There is a small airport /Burshen/ with premises for management of the flights and the
servicing of the potential travelers and cargoes alongside the airplane runway. In Burshen
airport there are all the necessary facilities for passengers and cargo services, as well as for
agriculture activities.
Nearest International Airports
Sofia : at 288 km/ 178,8 miles
Bourgas : at 108 km/ 67,2 miles
Istanbul : at 386,6 km/ 240,2 miles
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UTILITIES
Electricity
Supplier
Ownership
Clients
Technical security
Type of distribution
lines
Price
For contacts
Electricity Distribution, branch Sliven
State
91,047 domestic; 12,393 industrial
229 km/142 miles of 110 kV distribution lines
6 electrical substations 472 transformer stations
110 kV, 20 kV, 10 kV, Mp.HH. – 380V/220V
Day: from 0,098 to 0,153 Lv/kVh Night: from 0,053 to 0,153 Lv/kVh
(depends on the consumption)
(depends on the consumption)
Tel.: 662 667
e-mail: [email protected]
33, Tsar Simeon Blvd.
Water Supply and Sewage
The Assenovetz Dam, with a volume of 28,2 million m3, supplies Sliven with water in a
gravity way, together with a system of pumping stations along the Tundzha river.
Supplier
V&K Ltd- Sliven
Ownership
51 % state ownership, 49 % municipal ownership
Price
1,32 lv /m3 for drinking water
Projects
The company applied for projects for a Purifying Station for
Treatment of Drinking Water and a Purifying Station for Waste
Water from ISPA Program funds
For contacts
Tel.: 623 465
Sewage System
In the Sliven municipality there is a mixed system which collects and transports both waste
and rain water
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal is provided by Komunalni Uslugi (Utility Services, Ltd.),
the municipal company for the collection, transportation and depositing of
public solid waste in the city of Sliven and its surrounding districts.
For contacts: 623 500 Manager, Utility Services, Ltd.
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Central Heating
Supplier
Toplofikacia – Sliven JSC
Ownership
State
Industrial zone
Length of the heating network
Central Heating Building
22,778 m
Heating Stations
9
Heated enterprises
52
Urban zone
Length of the heating network
39,158 m
Heating Stations
418 units
Heated homes
15,500
43%
Heated schools
15
71%
Heated kindergartens
9
50%
Heated hospitals
3
100%
For contacts – Executive manager
Tel.: 622 722
Natural Gas
The major gas-main runs through the territory of Sliven municipality and two gasmains (Ô159õ6 and Ô273õ8) with a total length of 12 km supply more than 20 industrial
establishments and two social institutions (one school and one hospital) in Sliven. The
constructed gas distributing network allows gas-supplying of the residential districts which
are not included in the central heating system. This will increase the potential of gasifying
more households and companies, will decrease the electricity consumption and will
optimise the energy consumption and environment protection.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Post Services
Supplier
Bulgarian Post Service
Address
General Skobelev St.
Tel.
662 005
Sliven postal code
8800
Express Couriers
Bulpost
Tel.: 662 005
Speedy
Tel.: 667 584
In-time
Tel.: 623 166
DHL
Tel.: 623 493
Ekont Express
Tel.: 623 105
Telecommunications
Landline Carrier
Tel.code for Bulgaria
BTC - Bulgarian
Telecommunication
Company (in process of
privatization)
00359xxxxxxx
Tel.code for Sliven
044xxxxxx
Failures
662 018, 622 018
Information Services
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Mobile Operators
GSM
MTel, Globul
Radio-telecommunication
Mobicom
Internet Providers
Iradeum
Tel.: 624 427
Mobifonica
Tel.: 662 464
IBS
Tel.: 663 070
BTC
Tel.: 623 022
TopNet
Tel.: 622 972
Bulgarian Telecommunication Company
Bulgarian Telecommunication Company (inside)
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LOCAL TAXES AND FEES
The local taxes and prices of services for the territory of Sliven Municipality are
fixed by a Regulation approved by the Municipal Council.
The following services are subject to local taxes and fees :
· Waste collection and sewage maintenance
· Market and outdoor vending
· Kindergartens, social care institutions, hostels
· Arrangement services for property and construction
· Civil administrative services
· Other local taxes fixed by the law sewer
Local Taxes and Fees as of December 31, 2003
Tax Name
Property tax
Motor vehicle
tax
Waste
collection fee
Municipal fees
for licenses,
technical and
administrative
services, use of
markets and
marketplaces
Taxpayer
Tax Base
Tax Rate
NB
LB
The tax
valuation of the
property
1,5‰
-
100%
Motor vehicle
owners/users
-
Fixed amount,
depends on the
vehicle's type
and power
-
100%
Citizens /real
estate owners or
users/
The tax
valuation of the
property
3‰
-
100%
Companies*
The book value
of the property
9‰
-
100%
Companies**
The number of
waste containers
A fixed amount,
depends on
container type
-
100%
-
A fixed amount
defined by the
Municipal
Council
-
100%
Real estate
owners/users
For-profit
entities
* Companies that haven't declared ownership of solid waste containers
** Companies that have declared ownership of solid waste containers
NB - National budget; LB - Local budget
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Revenue
Distribution
LOCAL COMPANIES
Sliven is one of the most important Bulgarian industrial centres, with traditions in the
production of textile, machine building, glass, electrical production, food, wine and spirits.
The first textile factory in the Balkan Peninsula was built in the city of Sliven in 1834.
Inauguration of a new
textile facility
Domain Boyar Winery
Name of
Firm
TEXTILES
“Miroglio
Lana
Bulgaria”
“DecotexCarpet”
Activities
Woolen textiles, blankets,
curtains, knitwear. Italian
investment.
Carpets, carpeting,
upholstery fabrics.
Men’s, women’s and
“Tony”
children’s socks and
children’s panty-hose.
Production and trade of
knitwear, woolen and
woolen-type yarns, items
“Inturg” JSC
made of such yarns and
non-woven technical
materials.
Wool purchasing and
processing, production of
“Kolhida
Sliven”
all types of washed wool
and woolen worsted strips.
MACHINE-BUILDING
A wide range of universal
lathes and packing
machines, textile
“ZMM
machines, spare parts for
Pobeda”
textile machines and
machines for agricultural
firms.
“ZMM
Universal lathes and lathes
Sliven”
with CNC.
Design and manufacturing
“IMM
of packaging machinery,
Sliven”
mini milling-machines,
drills.
CHEMICALS
“Sinex TD”
Tinted glass items.
Ltd.
Miroglio Lana Bulgaria
Number
of
employees
Telephone
Fax
830
612423
662109 (fax)
747
623775
623312
14 Tsar Simeon St.
8800 Sliven
330
662383
47 Tsar Simeon Blvd.
8800 Sliven
90
623889
8800 Sliven
Industrial district
120
624019
623904
67 Tsar Simeon Blvd.
8800 Sliven
200
667101
667101 (fax)
16 Bansko Shosse St.
8800 Sliven
416
662295
662563 (fax)
9 Svetlina St.
PO Box 27, Sliven
www.imm.sliven.net
80
667563
6 Stefan Karadzha Blvd.
8800 Sliven
50
622878
Address
Industrial District
PO Box 161
8800 Sliven
PO Box 181
8800 Sliven
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Production of electrical
“DC Motor”
engines, generators and
transformers.
Production of all types of
light sources: electric
“Svetlina”
bulbs, luminescent bulbs,
car bulbs.
WOOD PROCESSING AND FURNITURE
Furniture, office and shop
“Mebellux”
equipment, home
furniture.
“Nachevi 90 Production of upholstered
furniture.
Co.”
1 Sofiisko Shosse St.
8800 Sliven
-
625017
6 Stefan Karadzha Blvd.
8800 Sliven
25
662268
3 Stefan Karadzha Blvd.
8800 Sliven
38
622520
17 Dorbri Chintlov St.
8800 Sliven
61
623922
5 Tsar Simeon Blvd.
8800 Sliven
www.vini.bg
350
667242
667374 (fax)
59 Tsar Simeon Blvd.
8800 Sliven
110
619101
662590 (fax)
40
662741
FOODSTUFFS
“Vini” JSC
High-quality wines and
other alcoholic beverages
“Melinvest
Holding” JSC
Wine production
International project with
the participation of EBRD,
Boyar Int, England,
Berings Central European
Investment Fund, Belgium
and Barsma Drinken,
Holland
Grain production and
processing, bread-making
“Fructo” JSC
Canned-food production
“Eco Asorti”
Grain and bread
production, pig breeding,
cattle breeding, meat
production, milk
processing
“Domaine
Boyar” JSC
“Vemas
Canning
Canned food production
Plant” JSC
CONSTRUCTION
Industrial and housing
“Berko 90
construction, concrete
Co.”
production.
“Building –
Todor
Construction.
Dechev”
Construction and assembly
“Dan”
works, production of
building materials.
Industrial and housing
construction; construction
“Monolith”
of engineering
Ltd.
infrastructure; production
and assembly of metal
installations.
Reconstruction of
“Universal
industrial facilities; trading
Complect”
in building materials –
Ltd.
hydro insulation and floor
tiles.
“Hydrostroit”
Ltd.
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Construction.
5 Stefan Karazha Blvd.
8800 Sliven
61 Tsar Simeon Blvd.
8800 Sliven
-
667817 (fax)
5 Dobri Chintulov St.
8800 Sliven
180
623846
Gavrailovo
Municipality of Sliven
326
624204
10-7 Misho Todorov St.
8800 Sliven
46
623967
-
623745
42
623580
66
667231
41 Hadji Dimitar Blvd.,
office 43
8800 Sliven
-
666444
22 Samuilovsko Shosse,
PO Box 92
8800 Sliven
72
38-A-2
Velikoknyazhevska St.
8800 Sliven
10 Gen. Dragomirov St.
Office 21
8800 Sliven
26 Neofit Rilski St.
8800 Sliven
622197
MUNICIPAL BUSINESS SERVICES
In the International Relations and Programs Department of the municipal
administration, our helpful and competent staff is eager to assist in facilitating the business
process and aid anyone considering investing in the region of Sliven. We are glad to provide
our administrative services, such as creating good location for construction and land
development.The municipal administration strives to expedite the permission process for all
business activities.
International Relations and Programs Dept.
Sliven Municipality, 1, Tsar Osvoboditel St.
Tel. : 00359 44 663117
Fax : 00359 44 662350
e-mail : [email protected]
BUSINESS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Sliven Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Address: Sliven, 1 Tsar Samuil
Tel.: 623601
Fax: 623718
Email: [email protected]
Main activities :
- Registration in the commercial registry of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry;
- certification of foreign trade documents and invitations;
- EAN International membership;
- National Center of Vocational Training (NCVT);
- Vocational training program for more than 30 professions ;
- Assistance for the issuance of multiple entry business visas;
- Consultations and information on legal, tax, customs and foreign trade issues;
- Business planning and business valuations;
- Participation in international fairs, exhibitions, forums, seminars and trainings.
Business center
Business center Sliven
Address : 17, Tsar Osvoboditel St.
Tel. : 624610
Fax : 662653
e-mail : [email protected]
web-site : www.bcsliven.org
The Business center was founded and financed under the project JOBS executed by
the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy with the support of the UNDP
Main activities:
- Consulting services on accounting, financing and credit, marketing and management;
- Training and seminars on marketing, accounting, computers skills and foreign languages
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Regional Economic Development Center
Address: Sliven, 3A Dimitar Pehlivanov St.
Tel.: 624286
Tel./fax: 623747
Email: [email protected]
Main activities:- development of regional economic strategies;
- information on local and international programs;
- guidance in providing funding for ideas and initiatives of SMEs;
- consulting services in the development of business plans;
- marketing surveys;
- provides facilities for seminars, conferences and workshops
Regional Economic Development Agency
Address: Sliven, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.
Tel.: 662358
Email: [email protected]
Main activities:
- business consultations;
- training;
- marketing and advertising;
- tourism, fairs and exhibitions;
- exports promotion;
- information services
ACCOMMODATIONS
Type
Historical homes area
Number
Beds
Hotels
11
551
Chalets
1
25
Holiday homes
7
151
Source : National statistic Bureau
“Imperia” Hotel
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“Chateau Alpia” Hotel
Hotels
Imperia Hotel
Chateau Alpia Hotel
Tel.: 667 599
Tel.: 668 015
www.imperia.sliven.net
- 14 double rooms, 3 single rooms, 5 suites
- 15 double rooms, 6 suites, 5 apartments
- 3 restaurants with a total capacity of 140
places
- Restaurant with capacity of 52 places
- Conference hall with capacity of 25 places
- Fitness center and pool
- Summer garden
- Conference hall with capacity of 50 seats
- Convenient access to the Stara Planina
Mountain chair lift and nature trails
Dinamo Hotel
Credo Hotel
Tel.: 622 901
Tel.: 625 080
- 27 rooms
- 10 rooms, 2 suites
- Restaurant with capacity of 60 places
- Air conditioning and cable TV in all rooms
Restaurant with capacity of 40 places
National Hotel
Sliven Hotel
Tel.: 662 929
Tel.: 624 056
- 8 double deluxe rooms and 3 suites
- 46 double rooms, 24 single rooms, 8 suites
- Air-conditioning, cable TV, internet access,
room service, and mini-bar in all rooms
- Two seminar halls
- Conference room with capacity of 45 places
- Restaurant with capacity of 250 places
- Business room with capacity of 20 places
- Restaurant with capacity of 70 places
“National” Hotel
“Sliven” Hotel
“Dinamo” Hotel
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OUR ADVANTAGES
- Proximity to large markets (Turkey and Greece), ports and airports
- Free capacity of competitive labour force
- Developed infrastructure and communications
- Well developed educational system
- A business-supportive and friendly municipal administration
- Traditions in the light and heavy industry
- Free capacity of available industrial properties at competitive prices
- Serves as the capital city for the region
- Clean environment
- Mineral springs
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For contacts :
Mayor's Office
Tel.: 00359 44 662221
Fax: 00359 44 662350
e-mail: [email protected]
Address: 1, Tsar Osvoboditel St.
8800 Sliven
Bulgaria
Useful web-sites :
Local Economic Development Partnership: www.invest.bg
Bulgarian Government: www.government.bg
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy: www.mlsp.government.bg
Ministry of Economy: www.mi.government.bg
Ministry of Environmnt and Water: www.moew.government.bg
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: www.mzgar.government.bg
Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works: www.mrrb.government.bg
Bulgarian Foreign Investments Agency: www.bfia.org
Bulgarian Trade promotion Agency: www.bepc.government.bg
Bulgarian Industrial Association: www.bia-bg.com
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce: www.bcci.bg
This publication is sponsored by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID), Washington, with the support of the Foundation of Local
Government Reform(FLGR), Sofia
Produced and distributed for free by the Municipality of Sliven