Gloucestershire First
Key Competitive Attractions
Gloucestershire First is the countywide partnership created to develop and support the economic wealth of the County, and to drive forward the Gloucestershire economy.
Gloucestershire boasts a strong, balanced economy, excellent transport links; experienced, skilled labour force; superb quality of life, work and play amongst breathtaking countryside, and excellent regeneration opportunities and prime development sites, all making Gloucestershire an excellent choice for a business location.
Key sectors:
- Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing
- Construction
- Creative Industries
- Distribution, Warehousing & Retail
- Environmental Technologies
- Finance & Business Services
- Food & Drink Supply Chain
- ICT
- Leisure & Tourism
Key communications links:
- Quick access to the M4, M5 and M50 motorways, and the A429, A433 A417, and A419 roads
- 45 minutes from Bristol Airport
- 2 hours from most London airports
- 1 hour from Birmingham Airport
