Nordland 2006

It is satisfying to note that the economy in Nordland also showed growth in 2006. The enterprises in Nordland have thus experienced a continuous period of economic expansion over the past four years, and the level of activity is increasing to record levels. The export-oriented enterprises can once again exploit their markets and capacity and make Nordland this region’s export locomotive.

Even though business and industry are doing well now, it is important to focus on innovation and restructuring with a view to new products and markets. This competition is demanding. For many small and medium-sized enterprises in the county, it is often a major challenge to set aside adequate resources for this. In the long term this will often be decisive for value creation and employment in the county.

Exports from Nordland totalled NOK 15 billion in 2006. This is an increase of 18% from 2005. Travel and tourism companies in the county have reported approximately the same number of bed nights in 2006 as in 2005. The seafood sector has experienced a continuous upswing throughout all of 2005 and 2006, with growth of 17% in 2005.

Director: Edvin Kaski

The office has 31 employees.