Better connected to help you grow

Better connected to help you grow

BE PART OF THE CITY OF OPPORTUNITY The City of Wolverhampton is one of the best locations to invest and grow your business. Together, we re achieving success: Located right at the heart of the UK s high speed rail and motorway networks with an international airport just 30 minutes away, we re better connected to help you grow. we re securing billions worth of investment to transform the city Together, we re building a city to be proud of. We re investing in: we re amongst the top 10 economic growth areas in the UK we ve been voted one of the best places in the UK to start a business we re ranked the top city in Western Europe for job creation in manufacturing changing the landscape, securing new development and infrastructure we re the leading retail hotspot for investors outside London supporting businesses to compete at all levels we re home to global companies Jaguar Land Rover, UTC Aerospace, Moog, Wiggle and FTSE 250 companies Carillion and Marston s developing the local supply chain creating the local workforce of the future 02 www.investwolverhampton.com Coming soon 55 million Westside city centre development bringing multi-screen cinema, restaurants, bars and shops to the heart of the city we re the driving force behind 8 billion worth of funding devolved to the area - the UK s biggest devolution deal Invest City of Wolverhampton 03

INVESTING IN BUSINESS SUPPORT Business support is helping local businesses to grow The City of Wolverhampton is committed to helping your business grow by offering a business support package that s second to none. We make things easy by providing expert advice and a wide range of support through our advisers at the Black Country Growth Hub - a single point of contact for businesses in the Black Country. So whether you are starting a new business, looking for funding or want to achieve increased competitiveness and growth, we can help your business to unleash its potential and ensure your investment is a success. You ll get bespoke business support advice relevant to your business and help with: supply chain opportunities legal and financial advice business support seminars and workshops market intelligence and skills support bringing new products to market introductions to business networks To see how we can help you email businessdevelopment@wolverhampton.gov.uk a partner of the Black Country Growth Hub 04 www.investwolverhampton.com Invest City of Wolverhampton 05

INVESTING IN SKILLS The City of Wolverhampton is providing the workforce of the future through continuous investment in training and skills. This is demonstrated by our outstanding improvements in education at all levels; we have a top performing college and a progressive, business-focused university supported by first class facilities. We offer expertise and help to employers to recruit and develop their workforce. This bespoke service connects employers with local candidates whilst supporting their skills and development needs. It provides links to schools, colleges and training organisations, access to apprenticeships and support with workforce development. 06 www.investwolverhampton.com Architect s impression of 100m+ Springfield Campus Europe s largest Construction Centre of Excellence Our specialist team will help you with: accessing a pool of local talent, skill-matched to job vacancies pre-screening and selection workforce development and planning access to careers and job fairs and apprenticeship events managing the entire recruitment process from job specification and advertisement through to sifting, interviewing, appointing and in-work support To see how we can help you, contact skills@wolverhampton.gov.uk or recruitment@wolverhampton.gov.uk Invest City of Wolverhampton 07

INVESTING IN ACCESS TO LOCAL CONTRACTS We recognise a competitive, developing and vibrant local supply base is key to ensuring the city continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the UK for economic growth. Partners in the city are working together to give local companies local procurement opportunities across all sectors. In addition, we re creating a local supply chain by supporting businesses to position themselves to bid for public sector contracts. The public sector market in the City of Wolverhampton buys over 500 million of goods and services yearly. Last year, over 10 million each month was spent with local suppliers. 08 www.investwolverhampton.com Together, every pound spent should have the maximum positive impact on our city, our residents and our businesses. Join us by signing up to the City of Wolverhampton Charter. Find out more at www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/wtoncharter Businesses can find out about contract opportunities at: City of Wolverhampton Council www.wolverhamptontenders.com and @BuyWolves Wolverhampton s annual Meet the Buyer Breakfast The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust www.supplying2nhs.org University of Wolverhampton www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk and @WLVProcurement You can also find opportunities at www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk and ted.europa.eu/ted/main/homepage.do City of Wolverhampton Council corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 01902 694392 University of Wolverhampton procurement@wlv.ac.uk Invest City of Wolverhampton 09

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES INVESTING IN THE CITY CENTRE There s never been a better time to invest in the City of Wolverhampton. As well as our great location and connectivity, the city has a number of ready-to-go, council and partner-owned sites available for development. We have particularly strong opportunities for new hotel development, high quality urban living schemes, new office development and leisure related investments. Four of our strategic opportunities are showcased here. We re open to your ideas about how we can best take these forward and we actively encourage innovative, quality schemes which will put our city on the map. In return for your commitment we will: help you get funding give you planning certainty provide a dedicated account manager to help you at every step We also have a number of opportunities for occupiers of all sizes looking to relocate to the City of Wolverhampton. Our team of advisers will work closely with you to understand your needs and provide support to help make locating here as easy as possible. You ll benefit from the vibrancy we are creating in the heart of the city centre and you ll be joining our partner Urban & Civic who are developing Wolverhampton Westside to include new leisure, restaurants, shops and homes. Furthermore, our progressive interchange partnership is delivering a 150 million integrated regional transport hub which will provide a modern gateway to the city centre with commercial retail opportunities. Wolverhampton Canalside Major, mixed-use development opportunity over 4.7 ha Adjacent to 150 million integrated transport hub Majority of sites owned by Canalside partners Attractive city centre living proposition for over 600 new homes Immediate opportunities Email invest@wolverhampton.gov.uk Wolverhampton Royal Unique urban village scheme Based around iconic heritage buildings on 5 ha site Close to city centre and direct tram line to Birmingham Planning certainty Opportunities available now Springfield Campus 100+ million high quality education, research and commercial hub Home to Europe s largest Construction Centre of Excellence, Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills and School of Architecture and Built Environment Part of 4.7 ha Canalside redevelopment Opportunities for investors and sponsors Wolverhampton Interchange 150 million integrated transport, office and retail hub i9 offers 50,000 sq. ft Grade A office space in heart of the city Ideal premises for a regional/national HQ 1 minute from mainline station Other development opportunities available 10 www.investwolverhampton.com Invest City of Wolverhampton 11

INVEST IN THE CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON With over 3.7 billion investment planned or on-site, the City of Wolverhampton is being transformed into one of the best locations in the country to invest, grow your business and develop your workforce. Here s why we think you should choose the City of Wolverhampton central location and great connectivity a top ten UK area for economic growth open to your ideas about delivery council-owned, ready-to-go sites financial and funding support We ll provide a personal account manager to support you with: help to find the right premises for your business planning certainty and a dedicated planning professional from day one workforce recruitment to ensure you find the right people access to knowledge transfer, research and innovation programmes through the University of Wolverhampton The City of Wolverhampton is committed to supporting business growth and making your investment in the city a success. To see how we can help you email invest@wolverhampton.gov.uk or visit www.investwolverhampton.com 12 www.investwolverhampton.com Invest City of Wolverhampton 13

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON: A WINNING FORMULA INVESTING IN COMMUNICATION WITH BUSINESSES Business Week Each year we hold our annual City of Wolverhampton Business Week, a programme of events to support economic growth. As part of the programme, the annual business breakfast provides an opportunity for businesses to hear about the city s investment successes, future investment plans and to network with the city s key businesses. To keep in touch with the latest regeneration and business news, subscribe to our fortnightly e-bulletin at www.investwolverhampton.com/renew Dates for your diary: Business Week 2018 Monday 24 to Friday 28 September Business Week 2019 Monday 23 to Friday 27 September For more information email businessweek@wolverhampton.gov.uk or visit www.investwolverhampton.com/bizweek 1 2 NO. 1 IN EUROPE FOR JOB CREATION IN MANUFACTURING 3 RANKED 3RD BEST UK CITY TO RAISE A FAMILY 5 4 IN UK FOR BUSINESS START-UPS AWARD WINNING CITY COUNCIL LOCAL AUTHORITY OF THE YEAR 17 6 LEADING RETAIL HOTSPOT FOR INVESTORS OUTSIDE LONDON Source: 1 The UHW Hacker Young Study; 2 - fdi magazine; 3 Money Supermarket Family Living Index; 4 The MJ Local Government Achievement Awards 2017; 5 Quality Formations; 6 Ranked 5th in Property Week s Hot 100 Retail Locations 2016. 14 www.investwolverhampton.com Invest City of Wolverhampton 15

LET S TALK BUSINESS: Tim Johnson, Deputy Managing Director City of Wolverhampton Council 01902 555400 tim.johnson@wolverhampton.gov.uk www.investwolverhampton.com @investwolves European Union European Structural and Investment Funds