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London First

London First website

Key Competitive Attractions

London First’s mission is simply to make London the best city in the world in which to do business, and it runs a wide range of networks to promote its aim, providing opportunities for debate and to share information, and also to network with others to further facilitate the City's economic development. London First also strives to influence national and local government policies and investment decisions to further strengthen London’s place in the global economy.

London First is a non profit-making organisation, has no direct political affiliations and is entirely funded by its membership which is solid and credible. The organisation continues to build on its strong record of achievement and actively welcomes enquiries from both within the City and further afield.

London First is an influential business membership organisation, whose mission is to make London the best city in the world in which to do business.

The organisation represents the capital’s leading employers across major sectors including Financial and Business Services, Property, Transport, ICT, Creative Industries, Hospitality and Retail. Their membership also includes all of the higher education institutions, further education colleges and NHS hospital trusts in London.

Assistance and Support For New Business Investors

Our main initiatives:

  • Tube User Forum initiative
  • Leading London - an innovative student awards scheme driving workforce diversity in the capital
  • Skills London 2008
  • London Planning Awards
  • Teach First - an organisation which encourages exceptional graduates to teach in challenging London schools for two years.
Contact Details

Telephone:

0207 665 1500

Key Contacts:

Hugh Harris - London First Global Network, Graham Capper - Communications, Mark Hilton - Business and Education Manager, Judith Salomon - Planning and Development


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