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.
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Virtual Reality with the University of Essex is the Way Forward
Image Credit: Geocurve Specialist Surveyors: Geocurve, in conjunction with the University of Essex, has developed a room-scale virtual reality suite at their base in Kelvedon. With this resource, using drone-captured imagery, the company is developing 3D models by...
£200m nuclear sector deal ‘could bring great benefits to east region’
East Anglian industry leaders say the Nuclear Sector Deal, launched as new build projects including the proposed Sizewell C and Bradwell B plants take shape, has the potential to bring “great benefits” to the region, which has already built up nuclear expertise from...
Colchester based Ingleton Wood Appointed to Prestigious NHS Framework
Property and construction consultancy, Ingleton Wood, has been appointed onto the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Construction Consultancy Services framework for a further four years. This will see IW providing a wide range of services including architecture,...
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.
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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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Southern North Sea Energy £3bn Supply Chain Opportunity in the Spotlight at EEEGR Event
Ten operators – from the smaller Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) to leviathan Shell – announced a total of £3bn of projects to rejuvenate and ensure the future of the Southern North Sea (SNS) during an event in Norwich. Sector leaders say the investments herald a new...
Creative workspace study reveals start-up business boom in Colchester
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has appointed Creative Space Management to undertake a study into demands for further work space for the creative and digital sector in Colchester. As one of the fastest growing arts and technology hubs in East Anglia, Colchester’s...
The Challenge of Growth in the North Essex Construction Sector Supply Chain
In a move to stimulate the north Essex construction sector the Essex Skills Board and Colchester Institute recently drew together major players in the industry with representatives from construction trades across the piece to discuss the challenges of growth in the...
Colchester’s Annual Economic Report 2016/17
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.
