Economic Development

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Black Country Chamber of Commerce- Features news, events and a members area for Black Country Chamber of Commerce members. Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Organisation serving the local business community through lobbying, networking and business support services. Includes membership info… East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce- Offer business advice, video conferencing services and specialised training courses. North Devon+ North Devon+- Improving the social, economic and environmental viability of North Devon and Exmoor. Ruby Country Ruby Country- Initiative to co-ordinate information for regeneration of the north west of the county affected by the Foot and Mouth Outbreak of 2001. Includes information for tour… Cornwall Development Company Cornwall Development Company- Economic development service for Cornwall Council with responsibility for delivering economic priorities and solutions. Objective One Objective One- Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - news, advice, contacts and information on projects, eligibility, programme priorities, match funding and applicat… Cornwall & Scilly Urban Survey Cornwall & Scilly Urban Survey- Ongoing project surveying 19 historic towns to provide a framework for sustainable regeneration. Bristol Urban Programme Bristol Urban Programme- Community led regeneration of Bristol's inner city, funded by the European Commission: aims, reports, targets, projects and links. Bristol Objective 2 Bristol Objective 2- European structural funding (ESF and ERDF) opportunities in Bristol UK, available for local neighbourhood renewal, sustainable community development and econo… The Swansea Bay Partnership The Swansea Bay Partnership- Joint venture of the Welsh Development Agency, Carmarthenshire County Council, Neath-Port Talbot County Borough Council, and the City and County of Sw… Wales Co-operative Centre Wales Co-operative Centre- Co-operative development agency which aims to promote social, financial and digital inclusion. Offices in Bangor, Caerphilly, Nant-y-Cl and Swansea. Just Ask Wales Just Ask Wales- Relocation and expansion business support services for Wales. Includes success stories. Wales the True Taste Wales the True Taste- Works with partners throughout the industry to build on the strength of Welsh food. Sustainable Funding Cymru Sustainable Funding Cymru- Provides practical advice and guidance to organisations in Wales that want to develop. Prime-Cymru Prime-Cymru- Offers business start up support for the over 50s. Profile, services, success stories and FAQ. Annog Cyf Annog Cyf- Offers business advice for start up companies and existing businesses. Contacts and location of offices in Anglesey and Porthmadog. [English/Cymraeg] Finance Wales plc Finance Wales plc- Offers investment and support to small and medium enterprises. Includes information on available support and eligibility. Dyfi Eco Valley Partnership Dyfi Eco Valley Partnership- A voluntary sector group promoting environmentally sustainable community regeneration in the Dyfi valley. Details of projects, local information and t… The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust- Provides finance and support to young people so that they can set up their own businesses. Includes contact information for each of the… Scottish North America Business Council Scottish North America Business Council- A non-profit organisation promoting transatlantic relationships through trade and investment. Includes details of activities and networkin… Highlands and Islands Enterprise Highlands and Islands Enterprise- Working in partnership with the community to address economic and structural weaknesses, develop inward investment and promote a diversified indu… Forth Valley & Lomond Leader Forth Valley & Lomond Leader- A rural development programme covering Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, Stirling and part of West Dunbartonshire. Includes information about applying for f… ESEP Ltd ESEP Ltd- Information relating to the European Structural Fund Programmes for Lowlands and Uplands Scotland 2007-2013. Includes details of allocated funds, eligibility and complia… Clyde Gateway Clyde Gateway- Urban regeneration company establishes to drive an investment programme covering the East End of Glasgow plus Rutherglen and Shawfield in South Lanarkshire. Include… Scottish Development International Scottish Development International- Delivering service and support to international companies wishing to develop a cost-effective base in Scotland for serving customers world-wide. VIBES Awards VIBES Awards- A competition to help businesses in Scotland to take steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment, often saving money in the process. Scottish Enterprise Scottish Enterprise- Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Government. Provides online support and skills development assistance to local enterprises… Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.- Describes the role of the main Government Department in Northern Ireland concerned with economic development. NI Business Info NI Business Info- Government website offering practical advice on how to start or grow a business.