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Key Competitive Attractions

Torbay is characterised by:

  • Unique Bay setting, ideal for environmental, marine technology industries
  • Hi tech companies new to the Bay can join the TORBAY HI-TECH FORUM
  • Research, innovation and specialisms at Torbay Hospital benefitting pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
  • Growth in healthcare and marine technology sectors in Plymouth-Torbay-Exeter sub-region, opportunities for further investment.
  • Proximity to two Universities & Ofsted ‘outstanding’ local college
  • Proximity of major rail, road and airport links.
  • High quality of life, local education, water & countryside based lifestyle pursuits offering an attractive year round location for employees.
  • World leading knowledge based companies such as Astra Zeneca, Spirent, Oclaro and Syntech
  • Location opportunities for call/contact centre sector
  • Location opportunities for conference hotel sector
  • Comprehensive range of business support

Assistance and Support For New Business Investors

Torbay Development Agency adopts a business friendly approach to help support the local business community and attract investment into the area.

Key Services:

  • Assistance for investment opportunities
  • Business advice
  • After-care services
  • Local area information
  • Information about available commercial premises
  • Advice on available and suitable funding / grants / loans
  • Facilitating partnership building and networking opportunities

More information
 

Location Boundaries map Roads & Centres map Air, Rail & Ports map Torbay Development Agency - Torbay, a Place to Invest
Contact Details

Telephone:

+44 (0)1803 208 799

Key Contacts:

Jason Buck - Investment Development Officer, Karen Whibley - Regeneration Policy Officer, Alan Denby - Director of Economic Strategy & Performance


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