Emilia-Romagna is the region with an entrepreneurial spirit. The local economy is strongly linked to the craft industry, while the area is mainly known for the production of the most beautiful cars in the world. For decades, the motor and automotive industries have been some of the most important sectors of the region's economic ecosystem. The production chain includes a vast array of brands, such as Ferrari, Ducati, Maserati, etc. Manufacturing exports in this sphere account for almost 16% out of the national total. As a business centre, Emilia Romagna facilitates network agreements between different clusters and chains of the business infrastructure. The area supports the development of agriculture, fashion, trade, biomedicine, and a range of other fields. Like in the other parts of the country, the majority of businesses in ER employ less than ten people. Out of more than 405 thousand active companies, 43 thousand belong to the manufacturing industry.
