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Inside this issue
• Barcelona is keen to promote itself as a centre of excellence in the field of biotechnology
• Despite job cuts, there is some good news in the motor industry - -
Content
Elegant port seeks to ride out the storm
The city has thrived as a centre for commerce and tourism, writes Victor Mallet
Trade fairs: Tax break helps city make exhibition of itself
The biennial car show has been rescued and other events are holding their own, writes Mark Mulligan
Business education: Global outlook puts schools in top class
Mark Mulligan on the growing reputations of Iese and Esade
Poble Nou: Life returns to moribund quarter
Mark Mulligan on a revival around the 22@Barcelona re-zoning project
Jordi Hereu: Gaining strength from diversity
Mark Mulligan and Victor Mallet meet the mayor
Who’s who: Movers and shakers in city and region
Victor Mallet and Mark Mulligan profile eight leading personalities in a wide range of fields
Viewpoint: A way out of the crisis
The more balanced approach of Barcelona and Catalonia may indicate Spain’s future path, writes Xavier Vives
Maritime links: City seeks to make capital from location
The Mediterranean has a more prominent role than in the past, writes Victor Mallet
Biotechnology: Migration feeds culture of growth
The cluster is making progress despite having powerful rivals, says Victor Mallet
Santa & Cole: ‘Design publisher’ is shining success story
Mark Mulligan on an innovative business model
