The companies listed are large public sector organizations located in Lille, mainly involved in regional and local government administration. They focus on providing public services, managing regional development, and ensuring social welfare. These organizations range from managing public services for over a million residents to supporting businesses and ensuring public safety.
Notable examples include Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), which manages public services for 95 municipalities, and Région Hauts-de-France, responsible for employment, education, and transport for six million inhabitants. Ville de Lille focuses on cultural dynamism and community well-being, while SDIS 59 provides fire and rescue services. Tribunal de Grande Instance offers judicial services, and Préfecture de la région Hauts-de-France et du Nord implements governmental policies.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL)lillemetropole.fr
Manages public services for over a million residents across 95 municipalities, covering areas like urban planning, transportation, culture, and economic development. |
2,140 | |||
| 2 |
Région Hauts-de-Francehautsdefrance.fr
Manages public services including employment, education, transport, and sustainable development for six million inhabitants, attracting foreign investors and transforming its economy. |
1,785 | |||
| 3 |
Ville de Lillelille.fr
The city focuses on cultural dynamism, popular events, ecological transition, and community well-being through local action and citizen engagement for a peaceful, inclusive city. |
1,678 | |||
| 4 | 1,117 | ||||
| 5 |
Tribunal de Grande Instance
A government administration company located in Lille, France, providing services related to the Tribunal de Grande Instance |
1,068 | |||
| 6 |
CCI Hauts-de-Francecci.fr
Supports regional economic dynamism, fostering business prosperity, job creation, and sustainable development through various services for entrepreneurs and economic actors. |
889 | |||
| 7 |
CMA Hauts-de-Francecma-hautsdefrance.fr
Supports artisans, offering advice, training, and business development from creation to transmission, adapting to evolving trade needs and realities. |
723 | |||
| 8 |
CPAM de Lille-Douaiameli.fr
Manages health, maternity, work accidents, and occupational diseases for beneficiaries. Engages with health professionals and employers, providing public service for social protection. |
447 | |||
| 9 |
Caf du Nordcaf.fr
A private company in partnership with the French government's Family Branch, dedicated to helping families balance work, life, and social needs |
417 | |||
| 10 |
Préfecture de la région Hauts-de-France et du Nordhauts-de-france.gouv.fr
Mobilizes public agents to implement governmental policies, addressing territorial needs: urban planning, economic and sustainable development, employment, housing, culture, social cohesion, and security. |
382 | |||
| 11 |
Agence régionale de santé Hauts-de-Francesante.fr
One of the top health agencies in France's Hauts-de-France region, working to promote public health and ensure efficient healthcare services for 6 million residents |
360 | |||
| 12 |
Urssaf Nord - Pas-de-Calaisurssaf.fr
Employing nearly 700 people on six sites, the company's mission is to ensure social protection financing with a focus beyond that |
334 | |||
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| 13 |
SGAMI Nord - Secrétariat Général pour lAdministration du Ministère de lIntérieur de la zone Nordnord.gouv.fr
Supports internal security forces, prefectures, and civil security across five departments in real estate, logistics, IT, financial, and human resources. |
197 | |||
| 14 |
Interreg Europeinterregeurope.eu
Interreg Europe supports regional and local governments in finding sustainable solutions through interregional cooperation, peer learning, policy translation, and networking across Europe |
118 | |||
| 15 |
DIR Norddir.nord.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
A government agency in France maintains and operates the national road network, focusing on major routes in the northern region |
116 | |||
| 16 |
CCI Grand Lillehautsdefrance.cci.fr
A catalyst for local economic development, providing personalized support, fostering innovation and networking, offering professional training, and aiding international expansion for businesses 🌍💼🌱 |
111 | |||
| 17 |
European Urban Initiativeurban-initiative.eu
Support European cities with innovative, scalable solutions for urban challenges, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and sustainable development across the EU. |
110 | |||
| 18 |
Protection judiciaire de la jeunesse – Hauts-de-France
Support and protect minors under judicial decisions, provide educational and social reintegration services, prevent recidivism, and evaluate child endangerment. |
103 | |||
| 19 |
Direction régionale des Finances publiques des Hauts-de-France et du Nordimpots.gouv.fr
Regional public finance authority in Hauts-de-France and Nord manages fiscal and financial matters for the state and local communities, supporting regional economy through various services |
93 | |||
| 20 |
Nord France Investnordfranceinvest.com
Economic development agency providing free, confidential, customized support and access to regional partners for successful business projects in Hauts-de-France. |
58 | |||
| 21 |
Hauts-de-France Innovation Développementhautsdefrance-id.fr
Provides methodological support, funding assistance, and industrial performance improvement services for startups and established companies to accelerate innovation and regional economic development. |
56 | |||
| 22 |
Département du Nord - TalentsDSINumériquelenord.fr
The Department of the Nord focuses on digital transformation with "zero paper" administration, emphasizing user and partner service through innovative information systems projects |
20 | |||
| 23 |
Sécurité Sociale des Indépendants - NPDC et Picardiesecu-independants.fr
The company is evolving to protect independent workers throughout their professional and personal life by integrating their social security into the general regime |
12 | |||
| 24 |
Syndicat Mixte des Mobilités des Hauts-de-Francesmhdf.fr
The company provides regional mobility services in Hauts-de-France, including a shared transportation card, a travel information website, and a carpooling platform |
10 | |||
| 25 |
Conseil Lillois de la Jeunesse (CLJ)lille.fr
The Lille Youth Council is made up of 16-25 year olds who work, live, or study in Lille They address various social issues through working groups |
8 | |||
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