East Jutland is characterized by high levels of employment, a highly skilled workforce, and upward growth, which is why we also have ambitious plans for the entire East Jutland region. 

With a university ranked amongst the top-100 universities in the world and large, globally oriented businesses, we have the potential to compete with the international elite.

A strong sense of community

Our cooperation is rooted in a strong political partnership whose overriding ambition is the realisation of East Jutland as a national centre of growth and a coherent, functional city region.

Forging stronger ties is in our mutual interest, which is why we have established a formal partnership comprising 12 municipalities. 

Business Region Aarhus looks after the interests of East Jutland when it comes to framework conditions and competitiveness, ensuring that the East Jutland metropolis maintains a strong and visible profile, both nationally and internationally. We are committed to growth and development, and Business Region Aarhus speaks with one, powerful voice that provides us with a stronger platform in a competitive, global world.

Our cooperation comprises the following municipalities: Favrskov, Hedensted, Horsens, Norddjurs, Odder, Randers, Samsø, Silkeborg, Skanderborg, Syddjurs, Viborg, and Aarhus.