Rawicz is a city in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship, with the seat of an urban-rural commune. In the matter of Rawicz in numbers it is worth mentioning that nearly 20 thousand people live in the city of Rawicz, while the municipality has almost 30 thousand. Rawicz Commune area is 134 square kilometers (city of Rawicz covers 8 square kilometers, all remaing space covers 22 village administrative units belong to Rawicz Commune).
The most famous part of the city are the Planty Park of John Paul II - 3 kilometers of green walking path that surrounds the city center. They used to protect the center of Rawicz, currently are the most important park areas in town. Unique in the construction of the city is that the central, historic part of the city is built on a chessboard plan. The town hall is located in the very center of the city, on top of which is the first lightning rod in the Greater Poland. In this building you can also visit The Museum of Rawicz Land.
The mission of Rawicz commune:
The mission of Rawicz Commune is to support its residents through constant development of the entrepreneurship, infrastructure, social capital and public services.
The vision of Rawicz commune:
The Town and Commune of Rawicz aims at becoming a subregional growth centre with a very well developed economy and high life standards for the residents.
Rawicz - always supports business
Rawicz is also always open to business. The city is located near roads S5 and DK 36, thanks to which access to Wrocław and Poznań is very comfortable. The Commune Office has an Investor and Entrepreneur Service Office that supports the development of business in the city - they help go through administrative processes and offers post-investment care. Since 2015 Rawicz has hosted Rawicz Economic Forum. This event help the town authorities understand people of business and beome one of the partners for them.
Rawicz - the meaning of the promotional slogan
"Rawicz is always welcoming" is the slogan that has been used since 2008 in every Rawicz's promotional activities. This main idea is the starting point for many actions taken by the local government. The city is open to development, investments and innovations in various fields - education, sport, culture, tradition and many others. The city is also open to residents and supports local initiatives. The door of the Mayor of Rawicz Commune’s office is always open to residents.