| Location |
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The
Montana Municipality is located in the north-western part of Bulgaria
along the Ogosta River, strategically nestled between the Stara
Planina Mountain Range and the Danube River plains on a surface
area of 676.11 km2. The region enjoys a pleasant climate, easy transportation
access, and is suitable for development as an economic, transport,
tourist and cultural center. Montana Municipality is the administrative
center of the district. Montana has a population of more than 60,000
residents with an average age of 34.7 years.
Machine building, tailoring, agriculture, food production and ceramics
industries are well developed in the region. The region is ecologically
sound with fertile land and has one of the largest reservoirs in
Europe, providing for excellent opportunities for industrial, agricultural
and recreational development.
Like anywhere in the world, a strategic location is useless without
a fast and effective transportation system. Montana is equipped
with excellent travel and transportation capabilities. The shortest
way from Western Europe to the Southern part of Bulgaria, Greece,
Turkey, and the Middle East passes through the territory of Montana,
which is situated on the European transport corridor No.7 and on
the main highway E-79. The well-established road and railway systems
provide easy access to the International Airport in Sofia as well
as the Port of Lom, the second largest Bulgarian port on the Danube
River. Montana's proximity to major European highways, river ports,
an international airport and extensive railways provides an excellent
opportunity to manufacturers and distributors wanting to locate
in South-eastern Europe. |
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When
it comes to local economic development, our local government is
strongly determined to facilitate and encourage any constructive
business initiative. The Municipality of Montana isn't just pro-business;
it's pro-your business. Your success is our success. To help you
succeed, local government offers site selection assistance, small-business
consulting and a professional staff to help keep your business going
and growing. |
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Since
1990, Bulgaria has embarked on a remarkable journey towards economic
restructuring that has created suitable business opportunities for
direct foreign investment. Bulgaria now boasts a well-developed
banking and insurance system as well as business agencies and organizations
to facilitate enterprise. A combination of political and economic
stability, low-cost/highly-qualified workforce, a strategic location
and business friendly local government establishes Montana as an
ideal location for business in Eastern Europe. |
| Structure
of the Workforce - 2003. |
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Due
to the social and economic structural reforms occurring in Montana,
many people are unemployed (17.2% as of 2003). There is a tendency
to decrease, thus creating an opportunities for highly skilled unemployed
people. The machine building industry has been particularly affected
by these changes as more than 1500 people are unemployed and available
from this industry. On the other hand, the number of people employed
in the apparel, retail and services industries, as well as communications
and equipment manufacturing has increased in recent years. |
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| Workforce
Training |
Workforce
training programs, provided by the Montana Labor Bureau, vocational
schools, and NGOs, also contribute to maintaining a highly skilled
workforce. The Labor Bureau conducts regular research of the requirements
of the workforce market to guarantee that companies are supplied
with a properly trained workforce. Free certification and re-certification
courses, vocational training and business orientation programs are
continuously offered to employed and unemployed people to meet the
needs of local businesses and increase the marketability of the
local workforce. |
Montana
acquires a well-developed school system that prepares students for
success in the local business community. Twenty-three public schools
with 805 qualified teachers serve more than 8 900 students. Schools
offer technical, business, science and liberal arts courses, flexibly
designed to the specific needs of a wide range of businesses. School
programs enable students to focus on special areas of study and
accelerate their learning. Grant programs are available in elementary,
middle and high schools, designed to challenge and stimulate advanced
students. |
High
Schools
- Foreign language high school specializing in English and German
languages.
- Math and natural sciences high school |
Vocational
Training Institutions
Five vocational schools are training more than 2,500 students
annually, providing them with professional qualifications to meet
the needs of local businesses. The most popular majors are accounting,
construction and architecture, economics and management, automobiles,
apparel manufacturing and design, and electronics. The vocational
schools offer a very favourable teacher/student ratio of 1/12. Moreover,
they offer a variety of courses and programs for the local workforce
and their curricula are local industry-oriented. The number of new
students accepted into vocational schools has increased by 15% in
the last year.
983 Students graduate the Vocational
and High Schools in 2004/2005
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Building
and Construction Vocational School
Students study building and architecture, land surveying, construction
of transportation networks, building installation and assembly.
Tel: +359 96 303262, 303260 Economic
Business School
Specialties include business administration, industrial management,
computer information processing, accounting, economics, management,
and restaurant management.
Tel: +359 96 300435, 300425
Light Industry Vocational
School
Tel: +359 96 305197, 305178
Mechanical Vocational
School
Tel: +359 96 300632, 300635
Technical School
of Electronics
Tel: +359 96 304090, 301166
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The
business environment in Montana consists of a wide spectrum of industries
with firms operating in national and international markets. These
companies take full advantage of the area's natural resources, location,
and highly skilled personnel. The privatization process in the region
is near completion as foreign investors and manufacturers now own
most of the biggest companies in Montana. In Montana are operating
2127 enterprises. Small-scale companies prevail: 91% (1939) of the
companies have less than 10 employees, while 24 companies have more
than 100 employees. However, these 24 companies constitute over
then 80% of the industrial production in Montana. These large companies
are primarily active in the production of starting batteries, ceramics,
apparel, transport systems, bicycles, shelving, fittings, marble
tiles, milk and meat processing. |
| Income
from Sales by Industry – 2003 |
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Montana
boasts many well-established and diverse companies who have partnered
successfully with international firms for investment, production
and sales: |
MONBAT
Leading Montana enterprise producing over 1 million lead-acid
starter batteries a year with sales in countries including
Greece, Macedonia, Hungary, Belarus, Romania, Russia, Ukraine,
Yugoslavia, Turkey, England, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic,
South America, and the Middle East. MONBAT employs over 450
people who design and produce batteries for cars, trucks,
trains, military planes and helicopters.
Tel: +359 96 393101
Fax: +359 96 300974
E-mail: office@monbat.com
http://www.monbat.com |
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CROSS
Since 1993, CROSS has produced sport utility/mountain bicycles
primarily for the European market including Great Britain,
Holland, Russia, Finland, Greece, Serbia, and Macedonia. CROSS
satisfies customers by producing high quality parts and self-designed
frames for bicycles that provide a comfortable, smooth-ride
at inexpensive prices. CROSS employs 200 people.
Tel/Fax: +359 96 300725
E-mail: cross@crosscycle.com
http://www.crosscycle.com |
BERG MONTANA FITTINGS
This is the biggest Spanish investment in Bulgaria. The firm
produces galvanized and iron pipeline fittings with exports
to European Union countries. Leading employer in Montana,
with 600 employees and ISO-9001 certification.
Tel: +359 96 399201
Fax: +359 96 399200
E-mail: office@bmfittings.com
www.bmfittings.com |
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MONOLITH
Over 250 employees at MONOLITH mine and manufacture raw stone
materials used for exterior and interior wall cladding, flooring
and paving, and architectural design elements and structures.
Limestone, marble, and travertine are extracted from 8 stone
quarries owned by the company. MONOLITH exports stone and
tiles all over the world, including Europe, U.S.A., Canada,
and the Far East. Proof of the quality of their work is shown
by the use of their stones for numerous monuments and structures
including Wembley Stadium in London, England.
Tel: +359 96 300854
Fax: +359 96 300857
E-mail: monolith@asystbg.net |
AVA Sport
Specializes in the design and production of high quality,
comfortable paragliding harnesses, skydiving parachutes, and
associated accessories for many well-established international
companies. AVA Sport currently employs 70 people and is rapidly
expanding with sales all over the world, including Canada,
Europe, Japan, Middle East and the U.S.A. Their products have
been awarded DHV international certification in Germany. They
also organize an annual international paragliding competition
in Montana.
Tel/Fax: +359 96 300235
E-mail: avasport@net-surf.net
http://www.avasportcentral.com |
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BALKAN
Bulgarian-Dutch company producing netlike and solid platforms,
stands for bikes, and pipe and wire constrictions for export
to Great Britain, France, Austria, Holland, Germany, Belgium,
IKEA-Sweden, and Poland. BALKAN currently has 130 employees
with processes that are ISO-9001 certified.
Tel: +359 96 300010
Fax: +359 96 300011
E-mail: balkan@balkan-bg.com
http://www.balkan-bg.com |
CERAMIC
INVEST
Over 285 employees contribute to the production of high-quality
glazed floor tiles oriented for sale in the European market.
CERAMIC INVEST has over 1 million EUR in foreign investments.
Tel: +359 96 392111
E-mail: cih@net-surf.net |
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MAY
Leading designer and manufacturer of women's ready-made garments,
with over 700 employees who produce 800,000 pieces of clothing
per year. Exports for textile companies in France, Germany,
Belgium, Great Britain, Italy and the Netherlands.
Tel: +359 96 300260
Fax: +359 96 300261
E-mail: may@maybg.com
http://www.maybg.com |
MIR
Manufactures special metal constructions, rubber-linear carriers,
machines and parts for them. Through partnerships with MANNESMANN-DEMAG,
DURR, RIELA, and ACCO, MIR's processes have been awarded ISO-9001
certification contributing to increases in sales and additions
to the current staff of 200.
Tel: +359 96 300510
Fax: +359 96 300512
E-mail: mir@net-surf.net
http://www.mir.hit.bg |
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MONT-PIGMENT
30 employees produce over 500 tons/year of inorganic pigments
and paint for Balkan Color, Ltd. and in partnership with Italian
based Color Trading, Ltd. for export all over Europe. MONT-PIGMENT
ensures high quality by using modern technology and thorough
chemical testing during production. Pigments are designed
for ceramics, enamel, porcelain, glass, lime and cement mixtures,
stoneware tiles and mosaic blocks.
Tel: +359 96 300702
Fax: +359 96 305567
E-mail: montpigment@net-surf.net |
TRIMONA
For over 40 years, TRIMONA has produced everyday shoes, sport
shoes, and house slippers. The company has received prestigious
national awards for the quality and design of their shoes
in the recent years. In partnership with European firms, they
continue to update their production with new technologies
for sale in Bulgaria and other European countries. TRIMONA
currently employs 480 people.
Tel: +359 96 301026
Fax: +359 96 301029
E-mail: trimona@net-surf.net |
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VOINOV and Co.
Leading producer of high quality dairy products for the Bulgarian
market. VOINOV and Co. currently has 50 employees.
Tel: +359 96 306254 |
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| Current
Infrastructure Projects and International Partners |
Montana
is ushering in a bright economic future with the following projects
completed or in development:
• Over twenty-year Town-Twinning relationship with Banska
Bystrica, Slovakia, which includes exchange activities for youth,
culture, sports, local government representatives, economic, environmental,
and regional development specialists.
• Establishment of Town-Twinning Programs with other international
cities, including cities in Germany, Russia, and Poland.
• Completed project to provide the city with water generated
power, funded by private French investors.
• Completed project to develop a gas supply structure, funded
by Bulgarian and Foreign private investors.
• Completed project to develop a landfill for solid waste
funded by the European Commission ISPA Program - 8.5 million EUR.
• Currently implementing a water treatment plant for the municipality
funded by the European Commission ISPA Programme - 15 million EUR.
• Completed project to develop a Customer Service Center in
the Municipality with USAID and FLGR funding.
• Establishment of a Digital Telephone Network.
• Completed project to develop a Business Incubator to aid
small businesses and start-ups with lower lease costs for space
and equipment and discounted business consultancy services through
the Bulgarian government and UNDP, JOBS Programme.
• Completed project to develop a JOBS Centre funded by UNDP,
JOBS Programme |
| INFRASTRUCTURE |
Telecommunications
Montana is included in Bulgaria's fibre optic highway providing an
excellent communication system to meet the standards of international
business:
• Digital Telephone Network provided by Bulgarian Telecom
• High-speed (to 1 Gbit/sec), cable Internet connection is available
from two Internet providers, Optilink and Net-surf, offering the most
up-to-date services to the community. Currently 100% of homes have
the capability for cable Internet access.
• 35 Internet cafes/clubs
• Full cellular network coverage from three different mobile
phone providers, also offering wireless Internet access: Mobiltel,
Globul, Vivatel. |
| Utility
Networks |
Montana has well-developed water-generated electricity and natural
gas supplies that were developed through foreign investment. In
order to meet the needs of future consumers, this power supply network
was constructed with plans for consumption larger than current usage. |
| Water
Resources and Water Supply Network |
The Montana region has numerous water resources supplied by an underground
water system, five major rivers, and 16 dams and lakes. The Ogosta
Reservoir, situated on the edge of the city, is the second largest
reservoir on the Balkan Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe.
The 24-hectare reservoir provides water for agricultural irrigation,
industrial use, and power generation as well as activities linked
with recreation and tourism. |
| Public
Transportation |
Bus
and rail carriers provide public transportation services to and
from Montana. The inter-city bus services are privately owned, guaranteeing
high quality and competitive prices for their services. |
|
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS |
There
are several organizations and associations in Montana that assist
existing businesses and work to attract new ones. They provide a
variety of services, including consultancy, training, information,
and international contacts for starting, expanding and improving
business. |
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Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Montana |
Established 105 years ago, the BCCI aims to assist, promote, represent,
and protect the economic interests of Bulgarian business - industrialists,
producers and traders. The organization carries out a number of
specific activities including establishment of e-Commerce info centres
and development of publications with information deriving from international
conventions, domestic legislation, business law and international
practices. BCCI is operating efficiently within the system of chambers
of commerce worldwide.
Tel/Fax: +359 96 305660
E-mail: mcci@bcci.bg
http://www.bcci.bg |
| Regional
Development Agency and Business Center - Montana |
The RDA & BC was established as a Non-Governmental Organization
in 2000 to provide support to small and medium size enterprises
in the Montana region. The RDA & BC is a member of the Bulgarian
Association of Regional Development Agencies (BARDA). The RDA &
BC strives to create sustainable regional development, stimulate
community involvement in social and economic regional development,
improve the economic performance of the region, and to increase
employment by providing consulting, training, and information services
for a variety of business needs. Seminars have included marketing,
import/exports, project design and management, business planning,
and seminars for other NGOs.
Tel: +359 96 300760
Fax: +359 96 300740
E-mail: arrbc@jobs-bg.org
http://www.barda.bg |
| Regional
Industrial Association of Montana (RIA) |
The RIA in the Montana district was founded in 1982 as an economic
union of companies, established to incorporate the interests and
render support to business in the region. The RIA is a collective
member of the Business Industrial Association. 52 industrial and
trade companies from Montana and other towns in the region are members.
The RIA offers a range of services including: information related
to foreign trade activities, organization of business delegations
abroad, preparation of business plans in compliance with terms of
investment sources, assistance with implementation of international
ISO certification, and qualification training.
http://b2b.bia-bg.com/biasite/regional/isa_mont_en.htm
Montana has highly skilled and motivated workforces who are prepared
to work in a competitive market economy, giving another strong incentive
for companies to conduct business in the region. A wide variety
of skills are available to investors choosing to develop new products,
services, and business partnerships in Montana. Montana's residents
are also in step with the contemporary IT-driven global economy
as the use of the Internet, PCs and mobile telephones has penetrated
life in Montana. Careers of the currently employed are ranged from
agriculture to light industry and machine building, from commerce
to communications.
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| FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES LOCATED IN MONTANA |
The stability of the Bulgarian financial and banking system guarantees
good financial support for all types of businesses. European banking
institutions have opened many offices in Montana and most of the
prominent insurance companies in Bulgaria have offices in Montana
including some owned by leading European and American insurance
companies. Bulgarian National Bank Website: http://www.bnb.bg
National and International
Banks
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Raiffeisen
Bank
Tel: +359 96 301291, 301292
Fax: +359 96 303036
http://www.raiffeisen.bg |
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Allianz
Bulgaria CB
Tel: +359 96 300811, 300801
Fax: +359 96 300806
E-mail: admin.montana@bank.allianz.bg
http://www.allianz.bg |
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DSK
Bank
Tel: +359 96 300510-518
Fax: +359 96 300501
E-mail: ru1101@dskbank.bg
http://www.dskbank.bg |
HVB Bank Biochim
Tel: +359 96 306045
Fax: +359 96 307269
http://www.biochim.com |
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Bulgarian
Post Bank
Tel: +359 96 303054
Fax: +359 96 305051
E-mail: bpb@net-surf.net
http://www.postbank.bg |
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Central
Co-operative Bank
Tel: +359 96 300810
Fax: +359 96 300800
E-mail: dkrastev@ccbank.bg
http://www.ccbank.bg |
International
Asset Bank
Tel: +359-96-300085
Fax: +359-96-300089
E-mail: montana@iabank.bg
http://www.iabank.bg |
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Hebros
Bank
Tel: +359 96 303062, 303063
Fax: +359 96 303062
E-mail: angel.velkov@hebros.bg
http://www.hebros.bg |
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First
Investment Bank
Tel: +359 96 304400
Fax: +359 96 304401
http://www.fibank.bg |
DZI Bank
Tel/Fax: +359 96 301210
http://www.roseximbank.bg |
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United
Bulgarian Bank
Tel: +359 96 22560
Fax: +359 96 23296
E-mail: boteva_j@mon.ubb.bg
http://www.ubb.bg |
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Economic
& Investment Bank
Tel: +359 96 307363, 304100
Fax: +359 96 304101
http://www.eibank.bg |
SG Express Bank
Tel: +359 96 391980
Fax: +359 96 391984
http://www.sgexpressbank.bg |
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Bulbank
Tel: +359 96 301352
Fax: +359 301681
http://www.bulbank.bg |
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| Insurance
Companies: |
Allianz
Bulgaria
Tel: +359 96 300806, 300802
Fax: +359 96 300803
e-mail: albg_110@net-surf.net
http://www.allianz.bg |
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Euroins
Tel/Fax: +359 96 300881
E-mail: montana2@evroins.bg |
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Municipal
Insurance Company
Tel/Fax: +359 96 301 349
E-mail: montana@ozk.bg
http://www.ozk.bg |
Bulstrad
Tel: +359 96 300668
Fax: +359 96 300667
http://www.bulstrad.bg |
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DZI
Group
Tel: +359 96 301214
Fax: +359 96 301211
E-mail: dzi@net-surf.net
http://www.dzi.bg |
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Orel
Tel: +359 96 300797
Fax: +359 96 300798
E-mail: mon@orel-insurance.com
http://www.orel-insurance.com |
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| HIGH
QUALITY OF LIFE IN A SMALL EUROPEAN TOWN |
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Montana
is a pleasant European town with a long history, hospitable people,
a clear environment and pleasant places for rest and tourism. Just
a 1.5-hour drive from the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, leads you to
a wonderful place to live, work, and study with everything from
arts and culture to shopping, sports, and health care. Montana's
4-season climate is just right for year-round recreation. Quality
time can be spent in the numerous parks, the close 4 monasteries,
and the open-air swimming pool. |
| History |
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Montana was established during ancient times and has managed to survive
through the ups and downs of its rich and tragic history. |
4th
- 1st Centuries B.C.: |
Thracian
tribes settled in the fertile picturesque valley of the Ogosta
River. Part of an ancient Thracian fortress was discovered
under the Roman fortification in Montana. |
29
B.C.: |
The
area of Montana was occupied by the Romans and became part
of a Roman province called Misia. |
134
A.D.: |
Due
to the important geographical and economic position of the
Ogosta valley, a Roman military garrison, called Castra ad
Montanesium (Fortress in the Mountain), was established where
the present city is located. The fort still overlooks the
town. |
161
A.D.: |
The
settlement was given the status of a center with municipal
rights and was granted the name Montana, coming from "mons"
- which means mountain. |
7th
- 8th Centuries: |
Montana virtually disappeared after the fall of the Roman
Empire. The Slavs later developed the area into a small roadside
settlement called Koutlovitsa on the ruins of Montana. |
9th
- 11th Centuries: |
Little
is known about Montana during the First and Second Bulgarian
Kingdom's; however artefacts found in the region indicate
that the area continued as a growing settlement that adopted
Christianity. |
1396: |
The
area was conquered by the Ottoman Turks and declined as an
economic and cultural center. |
16th
Century: |
The
area started to become a Turkish stronghold against Austria's
invasion. Two churches exist dating from this period. |
1877: |
The
Liberation of Koutlovitsa from Ottoman control. Montana survived
the turbulent period of Ottoman oppression thanks to its military,
political and market functions. |
1891: |
After
the National Liberation, the town became the center of a district
under the name Ferdinand, after the Bulgarian King Ferdinand.
Agriculture, trade and industry developed during this period. |
1945: |
The
town was renamed Mihailovgrad at the beginning of the Communist
regime in honor of the local revolutionary Hristo Mihailov,
leader of the 1923 anti-fascist uprising. |
1991: |
After the fall of Communism, the town adopted the ancient
name Montana after an Issue signed by the first Bulgarian
democratic president. Today Montana is an important economical,
transport, cultural and educational center. |
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|
Peaceful Life |
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Montana
residents appreciate the privacy, tranquillity and safety of a small
town away from the congestion of Sofia. Montana is proud to have
an extremely low crime rate with a 10.03% decline in crime from
2003 to 2004. In addition, Montana has one of the highest rates
in Bulgaria of closed crime cases. |
| Health
Care |
|
Montana's health care facilities are conveniently structured and
equipped. Montana's regional public hospital has a four star accreditation
and a highly qualified medical staff who are on-call 24-hours a
day. Built in 2000, the Emergency Room center is one of the best-equipped
in Bulgaria. All Bulgarian citizens receive health insurance with
free medical services. |
| Entertainment |
|
The town center is always active and the nightlife in Montana has
much to offer. Any night you can choose between going to lively
discotheques, comfortable outdoor cafes, or cosy, quiet restaurants
offering the flavour of Bulgarian national cuisine. All types of
entertainment are available, with numerous bars, nightclubs, cafes,
discotheques, a casino, a bingo hall, and a movie theatre. |
|
Sports
and Nature |
Montana has wonderful places for picnics, hiking, fishing and sports
activities. Three parks are located throughout the town and the
"Ogosta" Reservoir is just 2 km from the city center boasting
the biggest open-air water complex in northwest Bulgaria. The sports
resort complex "Augusta", situated on the wall of the
dam, is a great place for sport activities with an Olympic-size
swimming pool, double-speed water slide, bungee-jumping, and boating
facilities for a wide variety of water sports.
The pristine environment provides possibilities for the development
of tourist sports, hunting and fishing, and water sports. Football,
basketball, volleyball, cycling, wrestling, karate, judo, track
and field, automobile racing, and paragliding are available at Montana's
sports centres and licensed sports' clubs. Montana also celebrates
International Earth Day through various school and club celebrations
and events. |
Culture |
Montana's rich culture has been influenced by a variety of cultures
that have lived in the region over the years. This eclecticism is
seen not only through valuable cultural and historical monuments
displayed in the many museums, but also through the colours of the
urban environment such as modern buildings, neon signs and street
cafes quite typical for the Balkans.
Cultural monuments and artefacts can be found at institutions such
as the Historical Museum, the Geo Milev Regional Library, the “Razoum”
Cultural Center, the Public Record Office, and the Kiril Petrov
Art Gallery. The Gallery is one of the best-stocked art galleries
outside of Sofia containing over 2,350 works of art. Concerts, literary
events, exhibits, and lectures are also continually organized by
Montana institutions.
In 2001, Montana was proud to unveil a Lapidarium displaying many
epigraphic monuments dating from the Is' and 2nd centuries. Other
cultural monuments near the park include an orthodox temple, an
Islamic mosque, a house built in a style from the Revival period,
and a monument erected during the communist regime.
The theatres, schools and cultural clubs also enrich the cultural
life of the city by performing Bulgarian traditional dances and
songs in addition to modern aspects of dance, music and theatre.
Many celebrations, festivals and cross-cultural events are held
each year. |
| Tourist
Agencies and Firms |
IRKATUR
Tourist Agency
Organizes tourist excursions and transport services on luxury
buses in Bulgaria and abroad. Also makes bus and train reservations.
Tel/Fax: +359 96 300704
E-mail: irkatur@asystbg.com
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MONTANA
AT
Organizes tourist group excursions in country and
abroad. Also makes hotel and bus reservations. Plans for expansion
include building a hotel and additional tourist services at
the present location at the Montana bus station.
Tel: +359 96 306454
+359 96 306770 |
TOURIST
ASSOCIATION |
| Established
in 1919, the Tourist Association is an NGO providing tourism
opportunities to socially disadvantaged groups such as students
and pensioners. The association works with volunteers and
local clubs to organize events and tours in country and abroad
in areas such as cycling, hiking, walking, swimming and culture.
Tel: +359 96 305251 |
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| Hotels |
Hotel
"Montana" * *
• 11 rooms with a double bed, 4 rooms with single beds,
5 small apartments and 2 large apartments - breakfast included.
• Features an indoor restaurant, outdoor garden restaurant,
and nightclub.
• Caters events for 75 people and can accommodate 45 people
in the conference room.
Tel: +359 96 300404
Fax: +359 96 306252
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Hotel
"Ogosta" * * *
• 8 rooms with a double bed, 2 rooms with single beds,
and 2 apartments - breakfast included.
• 12-15 person capacity conference hall, restaurant and
bar, summer terrace, bingo hall, and parking lot.
Tel/Fax: +359 96 306310 |
Hotel
"Zhitomir" * *
• 16 single rooms, 65 double rooms and 6 apartments -
20% discount for tour groups.
• 25 person capacity conference hall, 240 seat restaurant,
nightclub, snack bar, summer terrace, fitness center, commercial
and bank office, and parking lot.
Tel: +359 96 305582
Fax: +359 96 306197 |
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Sports and Attractions Complex "Augusta" *
• Situated on the wall of the "Ogosta" Reservoir
(2 km from Montana's center), the sports complex has a swimming
pool, double-speed water slide, bungee-jumping, beach bars,
and summer and winter restaurants.
• 5 bungalows with a view of the Stara Planina Mountains
and 10 private rooms with two beds and a private bath.
• The complex also offers jet-skis, water skis, yachts
and boats for rental.
Tel: +359 96 307100 |
Tavern
- Hotel "Bulgarians" * *
• 2 single rooms, 8 double rooms and an apartment with
private bath, AC, television, telephone and Internet access.
• Sightseeing, bus/train reservations, room service, currency
exchange, safety boxes for valuables, and secured parking are
also available.
• Tavern "Bulgarians" has room for 50 people,
offering over 150 traditional Bulgarian dishes and live performances
of Bulgarian folk music.
• Cafe "Laguna" can hold 40 people, plus 40
additional garden seats open in the spring and summer months.
The Cafe offers a variety of coffees, fresh drinks, and sweets
in a pleasant atmosphere.
Tel: +359 96 305600
Fax: +359 96 305601
E-mail: bulmon@abv.bg |
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Come to discover the competitive advantages Montana has to offer for
local businesses and international investors – strategic location,
highly skilled workforce, supportive and open community and local
authorities!
If you have any questions as you peruse this brochure, do not hesitate
to contact us. We are always available to answer any questions, discuss
concerns or ideas, and provide more information about Montana and
future possibilities here. |
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more information, please contact: |
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Municipality
of Montana
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dipl.
eng. Vesela Kolarska - Deputy mayor
Tel: +359 96 300 410 |
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Deyan
Dimitrov
Head of Sustainable Development and European Integration Department
Tel: +359 96 394 262 |
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dipl.
eng. Daniela Nakova
Chief Expert of Investment policy
Tel: +359 96 394 228 |
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1, Izvora Street |
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| BG-3400
Montana, |
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| Bulgaria
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| Phone:
+ 359 (0)96 300 400 |
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| Fax:
+ 359 (0)96 300 401 |
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Å-Mail:
montana@montanabg.net
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| Internet:
http://www.montanabg.net/ ; http://www.invest.bg
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