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The Zlín Region continues to maintain its reputation as a region with a low unemployment rate. According to the latest data from the Czech Statistical Office, unemployment in the region reached 3.70% at the end of February 2025, which corresponds to approximately 14,400 job seekers (about 4.1 applicants per 1 vacancy). The Zlín Region thus achieved the fifth lowest unemployment rate among the regions of the Czech Republic.

One of the most significant investment projects for the next few years was launched in the Strategic Industrial Zone Holešov in January of this year. The project, entitled “SPZ Holešov – Construction 11 – Technical and Transport Infrastructure within SPZ Holešov – West and Center”, will bring extensive modifications to the transport and technical infrastructure, which will significantly increase the attractiveness of this location for new investors.

The Holešov industrial zone continues to develop thanks to the further expansion of Plastix Trade, which specializes in the production of plastic parts using vacuum forming technology.

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, a ten-kilometer section of the D49 motorway between Hulín and Holešov was opened. This section represents an important step in improving the traffic situation in the region. Completion of the remaining 7.8-kilometer section to Fryšták is planned for this year.

The strategic industrial zone of Holešov will be the site of further development of the Fire Rescue Service of the Zlín Region. Based on the decision of the Zlín Region Council, a donation agreement was approved, thanks to which the firefighters will acquire a new plot of land with an area of 0.4 hectares, which is connected to their existing facilities.

The Holešov strategic industrial zone is getting another important investor. The company Oxalis, known for its quality production of teas, coffee and chocolate specialties, plans to build a new production and logistics center here. The new contract concluded with the company is a key step for the further development of this location.

During July and August, a new cycle path and other important infrastructure were built in the central part of the Holešov Strategic Industrial Zone, which will help people, and especially employees, to avoid car traffic. This first stage has now been completed, further work will take place depending on the further occupancy of the Zone by investors.

Over the past four years, several important milestones have been achieved in the Holešov Strategic Industrial Zone, which were summarized for Magazín21 of the Zlín Region by Deputy Governor Lubomír Traub, who manages the Holešov Industrial Zone.

The last months in the Holešov industrial zone have been in the spirit of expansion and expansion of the internal infrastructure. In the coming years, for example, not only a new Technology and Education Center should be built here, but also a path for cyclists and pedestrians and other investor developments. The latest addition to begin construction here is Martenz, a producer and seller of premium schnapps.

The first direction of the new bike path, which will make it possible to avoid car traffic, will be ready already in the autumn of this year.