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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
Turnstone Given Green Light for £50m Northern Gateway Development
One of the country’s most exciting new leisure developments has got the go ahead after Colchester Borough Council granted planning consent for Turnstone Estates’ £50m Northern Gateway scheme in Colchester Set to open in 2022/3, the 200,000 sq ft project will provide a...
Global Player in the Bakery Ingredients Business Opens £1m New Facility in Colchester
Zeelandia UK, part of the global baking ingredients manufacturer Royal Zeelandia Group, has officially launched its £1 million investment in a new, purpose-designed technical centre in Colchester, Essex, by publishing a film to introduce the new centre to customers....
Colchester’s £25m Town Deal Bid Submitted to Government
A multi-million-pound bid by the 'We Are Colchester' group has been submitted to the Government to fund several projects around the town . At the start of 2020, Colchester was chosen as one of 101 towns across the country that could apply for up to £25 million from...
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.
Blog
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.
