Economic Development in the Stuttgart Region The Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH or ‘WRS’) is the central contact for investors and companies in the City of Stuttgart and the five neighbouring counties. We raise awareness of the qualities that the business region has to offer, support companies setting up here and promote the development of the region with numerous projects and offerings. Our task of promoting one of the most innovative and strongest economic regions in Europe also involves developing new strategies to strengthen high-potential industries in the region.