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Heart of Suffolk

Skills, funding and business support to help your business grow

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Key Statistics

The Heart of Suffolk is home to a vibrant business community set in a great location.

GVA
£3,932m
NUMBER OF BUSINESSES
10,360
MICRO BUSINESSES
90%

Invest in the Heart Of Suffolk

Invest in the Heart of Suffolk where the business landscape is incredibly varied. Known for our bustling market towns and very strong agriculture, manufacturing, engineering and logistics clusters. There is robust support for innovation and technology, and a wealth of unique and independent businesses in all sectors. All these benefits come together with a desirable location encompassing areas of outstanding natural beauty and heritage sites.

The region is well connected by road, rail and sea to London, Cambridge and Norwich as well as to northern Europe via ferry connections from Felixstowe and Harwich. Likewise, London Stanstead airport is only 45 minutes away by road.

We have a local population of around 200,000 in an area that has consistently been voted as among the best places to live in the country.

Not surprisingly, the high quality of life is a key point for investors. In particular, the districts’ culture and tourism attractions form part of the package and establish the area as an inviting place to live, work and visit.

We are already home to a substantial number of national and international businesses such as Muntons, PPG industries, GCB Cocoa, Nestle Purina, Aspalls, Cranswick Foods, MEL Aviation and Gressingham Foods making it an appealing location for suppliers to locate close to major customers.

Whilst there are a substantial number of national and international business, micro and small business still make up almost 99% of businesses across the districts.

If you are thinking about locating or growing your business in the Heart of Suffolk, please contact us to see how we can help you access funding or support to help you and your business to thrive.

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New Anglia

New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK  

Thu, 07 Mar 2024
Six projects, including in the East of England, to improve infrastructure and encourage collaboration across the UK’s growing space sector have…

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Lasting legacy left by New Anglia LEP as functions are transferred to county councils

Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils are set to continue the work of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and build on…

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Liftoff for Space Enterprise Lab at Adastral Park in Suffolk

Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Suffolk, 26 January 2024 – A Space Enterprise Lab providing users with the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise was launched…

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New funding to boost space sector growth across the UK  

Thu, 07 Mar 2024
Six projects, including in the East of England, to improve infrastructure and encourage collaboration across the UK’s growing space sector have…

Read More

Lasting legacy left by New Anglia LEP as functions are transferred to county councils

Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils are set to continue the work of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and build on…

Read More

Liftoff for Space Enterprise Lab at Adastral Park in Suffolk

Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Suffolk, 26 January 2024 – A Space Enterprise Lab providing users with the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise was launched…

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New Anglia Growth Hub

Google Business Profile: A Must-Have for Suffolk Retailers

Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Discover how to boost your Suffolk business's online presence with a free Google Business Profile workshop. Learn from experts and get…

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West Suffolk Business Festival Drop-In Sessions Prove a Hit

Fri, 04 Oct 2024
The West Suffolk Business Festival's drop-in sessions were a resounding success, drawing in a large number of local businesses seeking expert…

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New Anglia Growth Hub service expands with retail and strategy experts

Thu, 03 Oct 2024
Business support service New Anglia Growth Hub has appointed two high growth advisers expanding the team’s expertise in retail and high…

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Google Business Profile: A Must-Have for Suffolk Retailers

Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Discover how to boost your Suffolk business's online presence with a free Google Business Profile workshop. Learn from experts and get…

Read More

West Suffolk Business Festival Drop-In Sessions Prove a Hit

Fri, 04 Oct 2024
The West Suffolk Business Festival's drop-in sessions were a resounding success, drawing in a large number of local businesses seeking expert…

Read More

New Anglia Growth Hub service expands with retail and strategy experts

Thu, 03 Oct 2024
Business support service New Anglia Growth Hub has appointed two high growth advisers expanding the team’s expertise in retail and high…

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