Hampshire County Council - Invest in Hampshire Background Information

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Key Competitive Attractions

Economic output
The Hampshire Economic Area accounts for about 20% of the whole South East economy on most indicators.

Communications
Hampshire is just one hour by train from London and is connected to the rest of Europe with it’s own international Airport, a private business dedicated airport and two major ports.

Population
Hampshire is home to 1.7 million people (of whom, just over one million are of working age).

Research and innovation
The county is home to several centres of research excellence providing an unrivalled competitive edge to the companies affiliated alongside them.

Quality of Life
Hampshire is an attractive county and a great place to live and work offering both vibrant city and peaceful rural locations, all benefiting from the county’s excellent road, rail, sea and air links.

Dedicated Investor Support
“Invest in Hampshire” is a Hampshire County Council service dedicated to a single aim: to increase inward investment into the County and to ensure a seamless process for investors.

Assistance and Support For New Business Investors

At Hampshire County Council our Economic Development team works to provide key business information, give advice and support and points benefits of investment into the local economy. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our services are free of charge, completely confidential and include:

Responding to your enquiry within 24 hours
Working with you to define your requirements
Organising tours of the county to business locations, enabling you to examine all the options first-hand
Facilitate meetings with industry professionals giving access to expert knowledge, services and opportunities
Highlighting relevant networking and business events and opportunities
Compiling relevant detailed research to assist with decision making

Existing Business Base

Hampshire offers a well-connected transport infrastructure, world-class research facilities, a highly skilled workforce and an outstanding quality of life.

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