Uwarunkowania polityki władz lokalnych w obszarze pozyskiwania inwestorów zagranicznych

The main objective of the study was to evaluate the measures taken by local authorities aiming to attract foreign investors. Using the method of questionnaire survey was conducted among representatives of local authorities in 76 municipalities in provinces of Wielkopolska, Pomerania and Warmia-Mazury. Results of this study showed that half of those surveyed local government has taken various measures to attract foreign investment, among others by changing the plan (24%) and utilities (17%). Local authorities presented for this purpose as their investment offers using the Internet (32%), participating in the offer of promotion events, presentations and exhibitions (27%). Active policy of local authorities in seeking investors contribute to the placement of business ventures in certain communities that are able to provide functioning and potential entrepreneurs competitive economic conditions.