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Northern Powerhouse receives further business backing
Over 40 leading businesses, universities and business networks have pledged support to boost the economy of the Northern Powerhouse.
Making the announcement at a ’partnership’ conference in Liverpool, Northern Powerhouse Minister, Andrew Percy launched a new dedicated Northern Powerhouse website to share the latest news, views and opportunities for established businesses and new investors.
This new website will: champion the success of those in the Northern Powerhouse including local businesses, councils, universities and others; encourage interested businesses to join the Northern Powerhouse ‘partner programme’ and pledge their support for the North; and encourage investment by identifying opportunities across the North with figures showing investment from abroad shot up by a quarter last year - a rate twice the national average.
Percy said: “We are determined to back business growth across the Northern Powerhouse to create an economy that works for everyone. We have some of the best businesses and talent in the world.
“So I’m delighted that 40 leading businesses, from Barclays to the Manchester Airports Group and Vodafone, are signed up and raring to go to make the most of all the region has to offer, in a real show of force for the North. Our new dedicated Northern Powerhouse website allows potential investors to see what fantastic opportunities there are in the north and showcase all it has to offer.”
A list of the organisations can be found on gov.uk press release.
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