Zurich
- Winterthur is satellite town to the city of Zurich, ie, in the greater metro area of Zurich
- 2nd largest city in canton of Zurich (See video on Wintherthur)
- Like Stamford, Conn. is to NYC
- Zurich Rated No. 2 best place to live in the world for expatriates by Mercer Consulting
- Based on 39 criteria
- Trendy, vibrant, youthful
- Birthplace of private banking
- "Gnomes of Zurich" are famous for customer service, discretion, investing skill
- Competitive Advantage: Hub for traditional financial services
- Accounting, Law, Finance, Insurance
- European HQ for firms like Google
- Host to largest open air festival in Europe
- Carnival is a huge celebration
- New Orleans, San Francisco, and Boulder Colorado all in one place
- Close to lots of Alpine ski resorts
- Especially in central Alps: Rigi, Mythen only an hour away
- Matterhorn is not far, nor is Davos, St. Moritz
- Geneva, another center for banking, is only 90 minutes away
- United Nations and other international organizations
- Easy access to other places in Europe as Zurich is a rail hub
- Many international travelers use Zurich as a jumping off point
- Access to cities like Prague, Hamburg, even Florence
- Access to Swiss multinationals and Swiss engines of growth
- Pharmaceuticals
- Precision manufacturing (not just watches!)
- Investment and commercial banking
- Insurance
- Confectionary industry (think Nestle, Lindt, Sprungli, etc.)