The British Midlands http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:29:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Free Program to Help You Expand to Europe http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=5 http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=5#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:29:06 +0000 dnolan http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=5 Bridge2Growth is a new UK government sponsored program designed to facilitate and complete the UK company start up process for small and medium-sized Chicago companies with European expansion plans. The program brings together UK bankers, lawyers and property advisors, giving you access to them for your evaluation, questions and consultation.

And it’s free! It’s on June 4th at The Intercontinental Hotel. Learn how to grow your business in the UK.

Visit the Website at: http://www.bridge2growth.com/, contact info@bridge2growth.com or call 866-625-5136. There is no cost or obligation to attend, but advance registration is required.

]]> http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=5 Locating Your Business in The British Midlands http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=4 http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=4#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 15:56:08 +0000 dnolan http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/blog/?p=4 The British Midlands is located in the heart of England, 90 minutes northwest of London and covers over 11,000 square miles.  The region has five main cities including:

  • Birmingham: the UK’s second largest city
  • Nottingham: the fastest growing major UK city in terms of job creation

The British Midlands is a truly international location and is home to over 3,200 overseas companies from 40 countries.

The British Midlands Development Corporation has a dedicated foreign investment team offering confidential, free services, including:

  • Introductions to research centers of excellence
  • Access to leading experts and researchers in your field
  • Regional tours and visits
  • Property and site searches
  • Tailored economic, demographic and labor information
  • Financial assistance and grant coordination

You can locate contacts at any of the organizations worldwide offices to learn how the British Midlands Development Corporation can assist you with your corporate relocation or business expansion project.  

You can learn more about The British Midlands from the following links:

UK Business Parks, Excellent Infrastructure, Transportation and Logisitics, Biotechnology Suppliers, European Research Areas, Information Technology Services, Aerospace Business Defense, Serious Games Development, Business Expansion, Economic Development Corporation.