The GEPS celebrates its 20 years
With 43 members, the GEPS which is celebrating its 20th birthday, is a great example in terms of dynamics. 2010 was a year of many initiatives: creation of a cluster of employers, deployment of the waste management, mutualization of purchases, stage 1 of the certification ISO 14001, and many other important events.
Its new office is composed by: Michel Blachard (President), Jacques Olès (Vice President), Laurence Lossi (Secretary) et Karel Weller (Treasurer).ISO 14001 certification
Mai 2010
The Groupement des Entreprises du Plateau de Signes (GEPS) has obtained ISO14001 certification (Level 1) for the Signes Business Park… the first time abusiness organisation-led project has pulled this off in France!
Objectives: to raise awareness, encourage, represent the Business Parkcompanies, pool their resources to maintain and improve the quality of life andenvironmental friendliness.
This innovative approach is based on the mapping of the mainbusiness-induced environmental impact factors such as materials storage, themachinery installed, etc.
Theenvironmental remedial and preventative work already undertaken by the GEPSwill be continued, drawing on data provided by the twice-yearly map updates.
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Objectives: to raise awareness, encourage, represent the Business Parkcompanies, pool their resources to maintain and improve the quality of life andenvironmental friendliness.
This innovative approach is based on the mapping of the mainbusiness-induced environmental impact factors such as materials storage, themachinery installed, etc.
Theenvironmental remedial and preventative work already undertaken by the GEPSwill be continued, drawing on data provided by the twice-yearly map updates.
Les Petits Chaperons Rouges
Mai 2010
Les Petits Chaperons Rouges crèche has now been open for a year inSignes and looks after 64 children in a safe, high-quality setting. The familiesare charged the same fee as they would be by a local authority establishment. Thereare still places available for reservation by firms on the Park seeking to setup an attractive human resources policy. As the expenses are deductible and taxcredit applies, they will find the rates advantageous. For further details, callthe Head of Projects, Ms. Vinai, on +33 (0)4 42 95 17 49.
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"Signes de qualité" event
23 octobre 2009
On 23 October 2009, the "Signes de qualité" event opened
giving pride of place to 5 new Business Park occupants: Cintragemétal – Quai
Sud/ Epicerie de Provence – Sanogia – Tethys - X-RayServices, involving a
presentation of the Signes Business Park, its bustling activity, the quality of
its services offer and environment, its guiding principles and the potential of
its 80 resident enterprises. View the video sequence on the home page.
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The Var
Education
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Training
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region features a comprehensive choice
of higher education structures
The Var’s broad panel of training and research centers includes:
● Toulon-Var University (USTV).
● Paris Institute of Mechanics (SUPMECA Toulon).
● School of Business and Technology (ESCT).
● Institute of Electronics and Digital Technology (ISEN).
● Toulon and Var Institute of Engineering Sciences (ISITV).
● European Design Institute (EID).
● Mediterranean Quality Institute (IMQ).
● Institute of Maritime Trades (IPFM).
● Teacher Training School (IUFM).
The School of Business and Technology (ESCT) and European Design
Institute (EID) are part of Euromed Toulon.
of higher education structures
The Var’s broad panel of training and research centers includes:
● Toulon-Var University (USTV).
● Paris Institute of Mechanics (SUPMECA Toulon).
● School of Business and Technology (ESCT).
● Institute of Electronics and Digital Technology (ISEN).
● Toulon and Var Institute of Engineering Sciences (ISITV).
● European Design Institute (EID).
● Mediterranean Quality Institute (IMQ).
● Institute of Maritime Trades (IPFM).
● Teacher Training School (IUFM).
The School of Business and Technology (ESCT) and European Design
Institute (EID) are part of Euromed Toulon.
Research
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is a major R&D hub
It is home to numerous large public research*(*)* organizations
specializing in:
● Marine science and technology (STM),
● Biomedical engineering,
● Environmental technologies,
● Optics,
● Biotechnologies,
● Telecommunications and IT,
● Materials,
● Aeronautics,
● Microelectronics, etc.
AFSSA, BRGM, CEA, CEMAGREF, CEREQ, CNRS, FTRD, IFREMER, INRA,
INRETS, INRIA, INSERM, IRD, ONERA…
It is home to numerous large public research*(*)* organizations
specializing in:
● Marine science and technology (STM),
● Biomedical engineering,
● Environmental technologies,
● Optics,
● Biotechnologies,
● Telecommunications and IT,
● Materials,
● Aeronautics,
● Microelectronics, etc.
AFSSA, BRGM, CEA, CEMAGREF, CEREQ, CNRS, FTRD, IFREMER, INRA,
INRETS, INRIA, INSERM, IRD, ONERA…
Key figures :
Training in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
● 157,000 students including 14,000 overseas students.
● 14 engineering schools.
● 8 business schools.
● 6 universities.
● 16 international schools (from infant age upwards).
● 1 international school scheduled to open in Manosque in 2009 in
framework of Iter project.
Training in the Var
● 6 higher training and/or engineering schools.
● Toulon-Var University (USTV):
• 100 multidisciplinary courses,
• over 10,300 students,
• 14 research labs,
• 264 professors / researchers,
● Over 4,000 vocational trainees per year.
R&D in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
● France’s 3rd leading region for R&D.
● Europe’s 16th leading region for R&D (out of 254).
● Over 15,000 researchers 50% in public research centers.
● 157,000 students including 14,000 overseas students.
● 14 engineering schools.
● 8 business schools.
● 6 universities.
● 16 international schools (from infant age upwards).
● 1 international school scheduled to open in Manosque in 2009 in
framework of Iter project.
Training in the Var
● 6 higher training and/or engineering schools.
● Toulon-Var University (USTV):
• 100 multidisciplinary courses,
• over 10,300 students,
• 14 research labs,
• 264 professors / researchers,
● Over 4,000 vocational trainees per year.
R&D in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
● France’s 3rd leading region for R&D.
● Europe’s 16th leading region for R&D (out of 254).
● Over 15,000 researchers 50% in public research centers.