A place worth investing in
Northumberland is a strategic location for businesses to invest, thanks to its rich talent pool, fantastic connectivity to the rest of UK and worldwide, and well-established partnerships within the county.
Speak to the team and learn about development land, industrial and office opportunities available across the county. Find out why investors like JDR Cables, AkzoNobel, Egger and RWE chose to make Northumberland home.
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This is Northumberland
Why choose Northumberland?
A bounty of opportunities
There are many reasons successful businesses choose Northumberland. Our great national and international transport links, availability of talented staff and internationally renowned universities and research centres provide opportunities for businesses to thrive.
A Strategic Location
Northumberland provides a strategic location to investors, offering excellent connectivity, a dedicated and adaptable workforce, deep-water port services, a range of land opportunities and 121 investment support from the Business Northumberland Team.
Rich & Diverse Talent Pool
Underpinning Northumberland’s key sectors is a wealth of skilled talent and ongoing investment in education, training, and skills. Major international companies are attracted by the award-winning educational facilities and dedicated, highly skilled workforce.
Research & Development
The scale of research and innovation in Northumberland means that businesses are ideally based to benefit from access to a wide range of universities and research centres, in the North East of England and Scotland.
Regional Investment
Regeneration programmes in Northumberland are helping to transform and redevelop town centres across the county. Current schemes continue to support the county to grow, renew and connect.
Quality of Life
The standard of living in Northumberland is unrivalled in the UK. From historic castles and captivating coastline to rugged countryside and dazzling dark skies, Northumberland is a land just waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in rich heritage, Michelin Star food, unique culture and enjoy a warm Northumbrian welcome.
Find the site that is right for you
Take a look through our featured sites, or visit our interactive site map to view all of our available sites and get more information, so you can decide which site is right for you.
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We are here to help
We work with local and international businesses to help them on their journey to investing in Northumberland. Get in touch with the team to discuss the opportunities available to your business.
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