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Economy
Mannheim has a diverse economy, powered by engineering, chemical, electrical, as well as cultural sectors.

Mannheim's strategic location in both the in heart of Europe and at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers has made the city the second largest inland port in Germany. Proximity to Frankfurt, Strasbourg, and Stuttgart, as well as the country's autobahn, waterways, and railways has made the city very attractive to major international corporations. Major transnational corporations such as ABB Group, Bilfinger, Caterpillar, Daimler, John Deere, Siemens, and Roche all have facilities in Mannheim. Research firms in Mannheim also reflect the city's history in the sciences. Research Landscape Mannheim, Central Institute of Mental Health, Center for European Social Research, Centre for European Economic Research, and the medical research facilities of both the University of Mannheim and the University of Heidelberg are also located in the city. As of 2014, the 7,500 people work in Mannheim's medical technology industry Roche's third-largest worldwide site is in Mannheim, employing over 8,000 people.

In existence since the 13th century, the port of Mannheim is currently Germany's second largest inland port. The Port of Mannheim is made up of four different port areas over a space of 2,795 acres. Unlike various cities further south on the Rhine river, Mannheim's port is accessible even by the largest of barges year-round. Strasbourg, a larger city but one tributary to Mannheim, often requires some cargo to be unloaded in Mannheim during periods of low water.

Transportation has remained a vital sector of the economy since the invention of the elevator, bicycle, tractor, and the automobile in Mannheim during the 19th century. Shortly after World War Two, Mannheim was the first Daimler-Benz plant to resume production. This plant produces commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks, and, since 1965, became one of the world's largest producers of cast-iron vehicle and engine components. In 2011, Daimler opened up another engine manufacturing facility at its Mannheim plant. Mannheim is home to John Deere's European headquarters, and employs 3,000 people.

A major sector of the city's economy is its thriving music scene. Famous musicians of the German-speaking world, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Friedrich Schiller, have made Mannheim their home. Since 2014, Mannheim has been a UNESCO City of Music. Since 1999, the city has developed a comprehensive strategy for developing its music industry through the Popakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg (a professional education institution), Musikpark Mannheim (a business incubator for trained musicians), the city's Commission for Music and Pop Culture (funding cultural and musical development), and the Clustermanagement Musikwirtschaft (a music business development firm).

Downtown Mannheim also has a thriving commercial district. The "Planks" (die Planken) is the city's primary shopping street, containing restaurants, hotels, apartments, office, as well as high-end stores.

Mannheim receives support programs from the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the federal government, and the European Union with the goal of creating a business-friendly environment. The Mannheim Economic Support Department serves as a point of contact for all matters concerning business and the city's economy. Startup Mannheim is the city's startup support program. The program offers consulting, event and conferences, and office space, and has developed 300 startups with almost 1,000 employees.

In 2013, Mannheim was listed on Forbes as the world's 11th most inventive city. Mannheim received New Economy's Smart City Award in 2014. Since 2015. Mannheim has made news for its newly-updated and highly-efficient electrical power grid.

Economy (Post-Edit)
Mannheim has a diverse economy, powered by engineering, chemical, electrical, as well as cultural sectors.

Mannheim's strategic location in both the in heart of Europe and at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers has made the city the second largest inland port in Germany. Proximity to Frankfurt, Strasbourg, and Stuttgart, as well as the country's autobahn, waterways, and railways has made the city very attractive to major international corporations. Major transnational corporations such as ABB Group, Bilfinger, Caterpillar, Daimler, John Deere, Siemens, and Roche all have facilities in Mannheim. Research firms in Mannheim also reflect the city's history in the sciences. Research Landscape Mannheim, Central Institute of Mental Health, Center for European Social Research, Centre for European Economic Research, and the medical research facilities of both the University of Mannheim and the University of Heidelberg are also located in the city. As of 2014, the 7,500 people work in Mannheim's medical technology industry. Roche's third-largest worldwide site is in Mannheim, employing over 8,000 people.

Port of Mannheim
In existence since the 13th century, the port of Mannheim is currently Germany's second largest inland port. The Port of Mannheim is made up of four different port areas over a space of 2,795 acres. Unlike various cities further south on the Rhine river, Mannheim's port is accessible even by the largest of barges year-round. Strasbourg, a larger city but one tributary to Mannheim, often requires some cargo to be unloaded in Mannheim during periods of low water.

Transportation Sector
Transportation has remained a vital sector of the economy since the invention of the elevator, bicycle, tractor, and the automobile in Mannheim during the 19th century. Shortly after World War Two, Mannheim was the first Daimler-Benz plant to resume production. This plant produces commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks, and, since 1965, became one of the world's largest producers of cast-iron vehicle and engine components. In 2011, Daimler opened up another engine manufacturing facility at its Mannheim plant. Mannheim is home to John Deere's European headquarters, and employs 3,000 people.

Music Industry
A major sector of the city's economy is its thriving music scene. Famous musicians of the German-speaking world, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Friedrich Schiller, have made Mannheim their home. Since 2014, Mannheim has been a UNESCO City of Music. Since 1999, the city has developed a comprehensive strategy for developing its music industry through the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg (a professional education institution), Musikpark Mannheim (a business incubator for trained musicians), the city's Commission for Music and Pop Culture (funding cultural and musical development), and the Clustermanagement Musikwirtschaft (a music business development firm).

Downtown Mannheim also has a thriving commercial district. The "Planks" (die Planken) is the city's primary shopping street, containing restaurants, hotels, apartments, office, as well as high-end stores.

Economic Support Programs
Mannheim receives support programs from the state of Baden-Württemberg, the federal government, and the European Union with the goal of creating a business-friendly environment. The Mannheim Economic Support Department serves as a point of contact for all matters concerning business and the city's economy. Startup Mannheim is the city's startup support program. The program offers consulting, event and conferences, and office space, and has developed 300 startups with almost 1,000 employees.

Awards and Honors
In 2013, Mannheim was listed on Forbes as the world's 11th most inventive city. Mannheim received New Economy's Smart City Award in 2014. Since 2015. Mannheim has made news for its newly-updated and highly-efficient electrical power grid.