Economic development in and around Colchester

The North Essex Inward Investment Network

Inward investment takes place in a variety of ways, often via contacts and networks.

Colchester is active in a variety of networks working in partnership to develop value propositions, identify investment land and projects, showcase case studies and celebrate success stories.

 Colchester Ultraready  features Colchester's investible products and compelling reasons for investment and business retention. Partners currently developing their prospectuses are: 

• Essex County Council
• Our Colchester BID
• North Essex Economic Board (NEEB)
• Freeport East

The Colchester Ambassadors

Some of Colchester’s most inspirational business leaders meet regularly to share their vision, inspire, and to raise the profile of Colchester as a driver of economic growth.

They are also here to help connect new businesses and entrepreneurs, and to celebrate business in Colchester with those who are thinking of doing business here.

Find out why The Colchester Ambassadors love doing business in Colchester