In this article the authors evaluate the position of Jihlava in relation to the economical centres of the region from the late 80s up unitl the present time. The significant foreign investments connected mainly with one of the biggest German industrial company Robert Bosch GmbH altered the Jihlava position. Bosch Diesel itself employs 4,3 thousands labourers in Jihlava. The location of this company in Jihlava influences the orientation of production at many of Jihlavas traditional industrial companies. Higher salaries are attractive not only for people living in Jihlava or its surrounding area, but also for those from other districts within the region as they are higher than the standard Czech salaries. Jihlavas gravitational area for work is enlarging.