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If Colchester was included in England's list of 56 cities, it would rank as one of the most buoyant economies...
Colchester, Ipswich & the Haven Gateway sub-region: Comparative analysis. Centre for cities 2010
10 Reasons to Invest
With ambitious development plans and a powerful workforce, Colchester is an exciting and inspiring place to be. Here are just some reasons as to why you should bring your business to Colchester.
Latest News
Colchester awarded £18.2m from Government Town Deal Fund
Ambitious and dynamic plans to help deliver long-term economic growth for Colchester are a step closer, following the award of £18.2m from the Government’s Town Deal Fund. This significant investment was confirmed as part of the Chancellor’s budget statement on...
Horizon Construction Wins Award at International Property Awards
Colchester-based Horizon Construction has won the Mixed Use Development Award for The Signal Yard in Chelmsford at the International Property Awards 2020-2021. The residential development includes 14 apartments and 3 commercial outlets. Image credit: Horizon...
Mercury Theatre and Colchester Arts Centre Grant Awards
Two icons of Colchester's cultural scene have been successful in being awarded funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The Mercury Theatre has been awarded £100,598 and the Colchester Arts Centre, £100,000. The money will support The Mercury's reopening plans and...
7 Stand Out Projects
Colchester is a place with ambitious growth plans. Here are seven place-defining projects that will take Colchester’s outstanding potential to the next level.
Business Advice
Whether you have an existing business here in Colchester or if you are setting off on a new venture, we are totally committed to helping you on your journey. Here is a help & advice area for you to explore.
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Inside the Innovation centre
Like many other workplaces, the Innovation Centre closed the doors and ran a skeleton service from March to July after government instigated the COVID-19 lockdown. They had nearly 20 local innovative businesses at the time but as they have now moved back to a partial...
Colchester Borough Council COVID-19 Advice, Support & Guidance for Businesses
Colchester businesses might find the official Council COVID-19 advice, support and guidance website helpful at this time.
Increased Demand for Business Advice in Colchester
2019 saw The Colchester Business Enterprise Agency (Colbea) win the Enterprise Engagement Award at the National Enterprise Network Annual Awards. Colbea’s Operations and Partnerships Manager, Craig Baston, explains the story behind that award and the role that local...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Report 2017/18
Containing a dashboard of key economic indicators and snapshots of employment sectors where growth is taking place, the Annual Economic Report is a ‘state of the Borough’ digest to help businesses plan for the future.
