Invest In Telford launched by Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Invest in Telford initiative was launched during a breakfast event at Telford International Centre today.
The campaign title for a comprehensive programme of business support activity, Invest in Telford will deliver growth and put Telford on the map as a top business destination.
Local business and investors turned out to the event, they heard why Telford is ‘the’ place to do business and how, through the Invest campaign the Council is committed to supporting existing businesses to grow and to bring new investment to the town.
Councillor Bill McClements, Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet member for Finance and Enterprise at Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “With the significant ongoing investment in the town, including the £250m Southwater development and new schools programme, and with a position in the top 10 in the UK for delivering housing growth, we are the fastest growing town in the Midlands.
“We believe that Telford has a unique offer that makes us stand out from the crowd and ideally places us to become a top business destination.
“Already home to more than 5000 companies, including 150 international companies, Telford has the land, transport connections, skilled workforce and high quality housing offer to attract new investment.
“We are launching Invest in Telford so that we can offer comprehensive specialist business support both for inward investors and existing businesses – helping to provide a strong foundation for growth and success.”
Richard Howells, managing director of Bronze Labs, said: “We are a new business working in an exciting and fast moving industry and we are delighted to have the chance to share our experiences of working in Telford with event guests.
“Telford works for us and by working in partnership with us the Council have supported us from word go. We are now one of the top 5 companies in the UK for our rapid growth rate.”
