If you are a fan of cheese, you probably have already heard about Gouda - the place of origin of one of the most-sold and loved cheese around the world. It might look, that cheese and a couple of other souvenirs represent the local economy. But Gouda actually, has much more to offer than one would expect. Let us make a quick overview of the city as a place for residence and business. Gouda is the largest city and the administrative centre of Groene Hart, situated in the western part of the Netherlands. Its proximity to Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague, as well as Amsterdam, has contributed to its economic performance. Thanks to a sophisticated infrastructure and regular high-quality train connections the city has access to a large pool of professionals, companies and various institutions. The population of Gouda has almost reached 70 thousand people and it continues to grow. As a popular day-trip location, Gouda welcomes a large share of its local budget from the service sector like retail and hospitality. Moreover, the city has an impressive pool of companies working in financial services, healthcare, marketing, etc. Business people who are keen on sailing love Gouda, as there are over 200 mooring places right in the city centre.
