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Inward Investment

Inward investment is a crucial economic driver for England’s Northwest. It delivers employment, higher salaries, advanced skills, new technologies and a positive image of the region.

The NWDA works to attract inward investment into England’s Northwest, working closely with UK Trade & Investment (UKT&I).  UKT&I promotes the UK as a successful business location to overseas  companies and has a network of offices throughout the world.

The NWDA has experience of working with clients in a wide variety of industries and countries.  Our professional team of location advisors work with companies to help them establish business start-ups or expansions in the region. Our no-cost range of services includes: 

  • Introduction to research and technology expertise
  • Guidance on grants and financial incentives
  • Information on staff recruitment and training
  • Advice on availability and costs of sites and premises
  • Networking within the region
  • Introductions to other business professionals, including lawyers, accountants, property agents, business consultants and recruitment agencies
  • Organising briefing visits to the region for key company personnel

We have an excellent track record, having successfully worked with high profile international investors such as JP Morgan, The Bank of New York, Prinovis, US Airways, IBM, MBNA Bank Europe, Bertelsmann, Unisys, Michelin, AstraZeneca, Exxonmobil Corporation, Avis, QVC, Siemens, Bosch, Handleman, Rugged Logic and more.

More Information:

Investing in England's Northwest (link opens in a new window)