South West Regional Development Agency

The South West of England Regional Development Agency provides a 'one-stop' source for information and investment solutions tailored to the needs of companies considering setting up or expanding operations in the region. We research and present data that is tailored to your business requirements. Instead of just giving you average labour costs, for example, we will advise you on what salaries you will need to offer to attract the best people. We will work with you to find the best location options, within the region, to suit your business needs. We will happily put together a customised itinerary for you and your colleagues to meet the people and companies that will inform your decision to locate here. With our help you will be able to make the right decision about South West England.

Once you have located here the relationship does not end, the South West of England Regional Development Agency will continue to provide guidance and support. Our dedicated team provides a single point of contact for companies and has access to a wealth of resources from local, regional, national and international sources. This can take many forms, including:

• Helping to improve your supply chain
• Advising on new markets
• Helping you to win globally mobile projects
• Connecting businesses with R&D resources at universities
• Setting up recruitment and training programmes
• Advising on regulatory issues, such as planning and employment law, immigration and work permits
• Gaining access to financial support
• Lobbying government on your behalf
• Dealing with capacity reduction issues

Our support teams ensure that the provision of support you receive is seamless and ongoing.