Business & Enterprise
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Cheshire and Warrington has a large number of successful businesses. From large global organisations such as AstraZeneca who employ many thousands of people, to small one-man bands, enterprise has flourished here with levels of business formation and growth higher than regional and national averages. CWEA works closely with these businesses to ensure a dynamic environment in which they can operate successfully, and enjoy the high quality of life in the area. To understand why businesses choose to locate or set up in Cheshire and Warrington view our DVD "Cheshire and Warrington - A Place to do Business". Click here to watch movie. Links: Business LinkThe main business support provider nationally. From April 2007, Business Link moved towards a regional structure with the head office of Business Link Northwest based in Preston. There are still, however, local business advisors that cover the Cheshire and Warrington area who are based locally. There is also a sub-regional hub co-located with CWEA in Middlewich. For further information search the Business Link website direct from the linked box on this page or contact Mike Collins, Sub Regional Business Partner, email Mike.Collins@businesslinknw.co.uk. Links: Rural EnterpriseCheshire, Warrington and Halton Rural Enterprise is a grant initiative which commenced in 2003 in order to support a range of regeneration activities in rural Cheshire, Warrington and Halton. Over £10m has been made available, provided by the NWDA, to fund a variety of projects including direct support to businesses, physical improvements to our market towns and villages, as well as supporting the agriculture sector, tourism, the environment and communities. The funding runs through to March 2008. A key initiative is the Rural Enterprise Gateway (REG) - a rural business centre established in April 2005 based at Reaseheath College, Nantwich. REG offers a range of business support services including advice, guidance, signposting and access to training for rural businesses in Cheshire, Warrington and Halton. Links:
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