HAL9000 Group opened a new branch in the Czech Republic in order to be closer to customers in the Central and Eastern Europe. The year 2008 is considered as the beginning of the effective implementation of the Cohesion Policy in the new EU member states. Structural Funds 2007-13 became operational and operational units are finally available. HAL9000 Limited is fully included in the assistance to regions, cities, municipal authorities of the Central Moravia and the Czech Republic. As growth of activities requires strong participation, the new office was opened in the Zlín Region. HAL9000 Ltd. is already providing its services in one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial Czech cities, that experienced beginning of Tomas Bata at the end of the 19th century.