Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant and energetic European city; a place where businesses prosper and people enjoy a quality of life which is second to none. It is a modern, attractive and compact location with a strong identity. The City's extensive international links, skilled workforce and excellent communications provide a service to some of the biggest names in the international business community and are a major attraction to investors all over the world. Its East Coast location and international airport are essential to firms looking to expand into wider European markets.

Newcastle's strengths are founded on a rich history. Its people were at the forefront of industrial innovation in the 19th century and established a world wide reputation for engineering excellence. The City is now an important business and financial centre, with a broad economic base spanning both manufacturing and service sectors. It is a place which offers enormous potential for industrial and commercial development.

The Newcastle area is amongst the most successful in the UK for attracting investment from abroad and is already the preferred location of many Far Eastern and US companies looking to enter the European market. Over 130 investors from 15 countries have chosen to locate in and around the City and now operate in a business community of over 17,000 companies.

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CONTACT:

[at September 2010]

Economic Development
John Musham
Policy Team Manager (Enterprise)
Civic Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8QN

Telephone: (0191) 232 8520

Email: john.musham@newcastle.gov.uk