The Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (RARR SA) was established in 1993 and at present is one of the most important actors on the regional social and economic stage.

Professionalism

Their devotion to the development of the region, as well as the high quality of work performed and the competence of their staff, have been appreciated by the European Commission. The Agency has been awarded the European Commission's prestigious "Partners in Action" GRAND PRIX for its implementation of the PHARE programmes, as the only regional development agency in all the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The Agency has been awarded the ISO 9001 quality management system certificate for planning and execution of consulting and training services, economic missions, construction projects, as well as financial and information services.

Networking

The RARR SA Agency operates within national and European co-operation networks. It has obtained accreditation with the Polish Agency for the Development of Enterprise as far as training, information, consulting financial as well as pro-innovative services are concerned. It is a member of the National Service System for SME's (KSU) in Poland and the network of the Innovation Relay Centres in Europe.

Team-working

The Agency employs a team of highly-qualified experts in the fields of law, economics, sociology, finance, architecture and civil engineering, who are dynamic, open-minded and ready to serve local enter¬prises, government, investors, as well as scientists and all those who contribute to the development of the region.

Facilities

The headquarters of the RARR SA Agency is located in office premises in the centre of Rzeszow, in the vicinity of the Castle Bridge. In addition, the Agency owns two historical houses in Rzeszow's Old Market Square. One of them, located near the Town Hall, houses the Inward Investment Centre. The premises of the Agency feature conference rooms with modern equipment, as well as suites for guests invited by the Agency.