Biel's Big GM Deal

Biel's Big GM Deal. The city of Biel lured General Motors to open a factory in 1935 by offering a ready-to-use facility and a five-year tax exemption, creating…

Location: Biel, Switzerland, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The city of Biel lured General Motors to open a factory in 1935 by offering a ready-to-use facility and a five-year tax exemption, creating 300 jobs. The first car to roll off the assembly line was a Buick with eight cylinders. This deal was made possible by the city president, Guido Müller, who negotiated the terms.

Source: General Motors (GM) | Gemeinderat (Exekutivbehörde) – Stadt Biel

Biel's Big GM Deal — Switzerland, Canton of Zurich

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