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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...
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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
Work starts on £10.7m extension to Parkside Office Village at University of Essex
Work on the latest £10.7m phase of Parkside Office Village at the University of Essex will start early in 2022 after the appointment of R G Carter as the main contractor. The new four-storey landmark building will open in 2023 and will have a total floor area of 3,764...
Canada Life to Forward Fund Turnstone Estates’ Leisure Development in North Colchester
Insurance and financial services company, Canada Life, has agreed to forward fund Turnstone Estates £65 million leisure development in Colchester’s Northern Gateway. As part of the deal Colchester Borough Council has taken an over-riding lease on the scheme with a...
Four Colchester Winners in Essex NOVO Awards
2021 saw the BEST Growth Hub launched the inaugural NOVO Awards. Focussed on recognising and rewarding innovation as well as the ability to pivot and adapt, the NOVO Awards saw entries from 100+ Essex-based businesses. Six entry streams were categorised as Economy,...
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 Reports
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.
