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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.
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Colchester ranked 30th in UK’s top healthy High Streets
Financial services company, Bankrate, recently launched its HealthRate Index to reveal the healthiest High Streets in the UK. The HealthRate Index takes into account a variety of factors which, once combined, generates a score. The higher the score the healthier the...
Construction to Begin on Landmark Northern Gateway Development with the Appointment of Breheny
Colchester Borough Council’s ambition to deliver a new, landmark destination for homes and businesses at Colchester Northern Gateway – South (CNGS) takes a major step forward this week as newly-appointed civil engineers, Breheny, start work on site. Colchester Amphora...
Angels@Essex investment platform launched to support tech start-ups
The University of Essex is launching the Angels@Essex investment platform to support entrepreneurs with innovative and market-disrupting business ideas by giving them access to a network of investors. Angels@Essex aims to help develop and grow the regional economy by...
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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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 Innovation Centre is filling fast – Neil Griffin, Innovation Director, Oxford Innovation shares why
The Innovation Centre on the Knowledge Gateway at the University of Essex opened back in April. We caught up with the Centre's Director to find out how things are going in the tech world he's creating there. Having been open just over 5 months we are excited to have...
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.
