Biggest US Companies Prefer Eastern Europe for Investment

46% of 100 biggest US companies consider Eastern Europe as the most attractive place for investment, according to a recent poll carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany and Boston Consulting Group. Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Apple, Burger King, Coca-Cola, Disney, ect. were among the companies polled. Very competitive labour costs, highly-qualified labour force, excellent business development possibilities are among the reasons making East European countries so attractive. Accession of these countries to the European Union is also considered as a proof of stability and safe investment environment. United Kingdom and Germany were chosen as the top-investment locations by respectively 24% and 14% of American companies.