Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) is the official investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland. Its mission is to support foreign companies so that they can quickly establish and develop their operations in Western Switzerland. Its services include: providing information on business environment, taxation, operational costs and labor law; facilitating contacts with peer companies and industry groups; evaluating the best location for each company's needs and finding suitable premises. This support is provided at no charge and on a confidential basis. Since its creation in 2010, GGBa has successfully assisted hundreds of companies mainly from Europe, North America and Asia.