March 2017

WARWICKSHIRE MEANS BUSINESS

MIPIM event generates stream of enquiries

The message that Warwickshire is a great place to base a business was heard by an international audience over four days at the MIPIM UK 2017 event in France.

Established in 1990, the MIPIM event is renowned as the world's leading property market and among the exhibitors in Cannes this year were Warwickshire County Council and the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

They attended as part of their commitment to promote the region as the perfect location in which to invest.

The county council/CWLEP presence at MIPIM last year generated considerable interest from developers and a steady stream of enquiries from developers and funders.

Many of those enquiries centred upon Nuneaton which was very encouraging as the county council and CWLEP seeks to advance the Transforming Nuneaton programme, a package of initiatives to enhance the town’s role as a key regional economic hub. The programme was showcased as part of the Midlands Engine for Growth offer at MIPIM.

“Nuneaton town centre currently punches well below its weight, but has the real potential to become a vibrant growth town," said Mark Ryder, head of transport and economy at Warwickshire County Council. “If the public sector work in partnership with private sector developers, we can together lever in significant resources to support this regeneration programme.

"It was very encouraging to hear so much interest expressed by visitors to our stand during MIPIM and underlines the value of the council attending such events. Our presence among the more than 2,600 exhibitors enabled us to promote the county to a global audience and connect with many future potential partners."

MIPIM attracts visitors from more than 90 countries including around 3,800 chief executives and chairmen.

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