Surveys confirm this again and again: companies in Chemnitz consider their city to be particularly business-friendly; they find a well-balanced proportion of industry, trade, services and research.

In addition, they appreciate the short decision-making processes within the administration. People setting up in business praise the quick and uncomplicated support from the city administration and the office of economic development, for example, by offering a specific range of consulting and support services, and the appropriate premises.