Invest & Settle
Service Point Economic Development
The Service Point Economic Development is the central point of contact for municipal economic development in Thuringia.
We support you in the development of your locations, land marketing, and the accompaniment of settlement and expansion projects in your municipality. We advise you on strategic issues, provide tools, and connect you with relevant partners. Together, we strengthen the competitiveness of Thuringia's regions and create attractive framework conditions for companies.
Offer of the Service Point Economic Development
Initial consultation on sites
If you have any questions regarding commercial and industrial areas, we are at your disposal. We support you in the classification, development and marketing of your property offerings.
Area Recording
Area recording helps you systematically document and keep up to date municipal commercial and industrial areas.
This creates the basis for targeted settlement work and site marketing.
Commercial areas database
Funding Programs
We inform and advise you on relevant funding programs and assist you with selection and application.
Internship program
Through our two-day internship program, you gain insight into the working methods and support options of the LEG.
The program serves to exchange experiences, provide qualifications, and improve collaboration.
Aerial Photographs
We regularly create aerial photographs of industrial and commercial areas in Thuringia, which you can use for your municipal work. We also have an extensive archive of aerial images from past years.
Networking and Exchange
Join the conversation at our events – live on-site or digitally! Regularly benefit from exciting expert lectures on current topics relevant to economic development.
Commercial Sites in Thuringia
The Commercial Property Database gives you an overview of available industrial and commercial sites in Thuringia. You can have your sites included in the database and update existing records. This increases the visibility of your sites in the location competition.
Aerial Photographs
We create high-quality aerial photographs of commercial areas, providing a precise overview for planning, marketing, and documentation – ideal for your projects and presentations.
Examples of aerial images
Practical examples
Erfurt Cross - Settlement successes with global players such as CATL and N3
Mit 439 Hektar ist es das größte Industriegebiet Thüringens. Die LEG entwickelt das "Erfurter Kreuz“ seit 2005 und hat seither Unternehmen von Weltrang angesiedelt, darunter den weltgrößten Batteriezellenhersteller Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and N3 Engine Overhaul Services, a Joint Venture by Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce.
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To the Commercial Property Database
FAQ Economic Development
In our FAQ on economic development, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about support options, funding programs, and service offerings.
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I am new to economic development in Thuringia and would like to be informed about current topics for economic development. What do I need to do to receive information?
Please feel free to contact us via the Contactform or directly by E-Mail.
We will contact Contact and cordially invite you to get to know LEG on site through a job shadowing program and will add your email address to our mailing list of the Working Group of Municipal Economic Development Agencies (AGKW).
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Are there costs for using the services?
Using our services is generally free of charge. Should there ever be an exception, we will explicitly let you know.
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How do I register for the LEG internship program?
You register via the Contactform or directly by E-Mail and submit the name and Contactdaten of those you wish to register.
We will then contact you in due course (when a new appointment is being planned) with one or more appointment suggestions.
AGKW Annual Event
The Working Group of Municipal Economic Development Agencies (AGKW) serves as a platform for cooperation between the regions, the LEG, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs to strengthen and further develop the state of Thuringia economically. AGKW 2025 was held under the theme "Digitalization as a Driver of Economic Development“. A day full of inspiration, exchange, and networking.
Find out why Thuringia is a strong location for investments. Current project developments in the region and noteworthy dates at a glance.
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