| Local Development & Regeneration

In 2007 the NWDA launched the new regional Business Link Northwest service (see page 36), providing a more efficient, consistent and high quality business support service to businesses across the Northwest, including a large number of specialist brokers in the regionÕs key sectors. Business Link Northwest is a one-stop, free to use business support service for the region. 
Enhancing quality of life 

Greater Manchester does not just have a reputation as a leading business location, it is renowned for its excellent quality of life which continually attracts people to live, 
Did you know? 
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The new Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale is expected to generate up to £350m to the regional economy and over 7,000 jobs 

To complement LiverpoolÕs Capital of Culture celebrations,

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visit and invest in the sub-region. With its lively

the city is celebrating Manchester World Sport 08, the

cosmopolitan atmosphere and enviable mix of

biggest year of world sport in Manchester since the

multicultural attractions, the city can also claim an

Commonwealth Games in 2002, which will see the city

impressive track record in hosting major events which

hosting major international sporting events including

attract thousands of visitors every year. 


the ninth FINA World Swimming Championships, the UCI

In 2007 the city hosted the inaugural Manchester

Track Cycling World Championships and the Hi-Tec World Squash Championships.  The unique programme
International Festival, featuring a series of high profile,

of events is set to bring an additional £50m in visitor

large-scale new commissions from the worldÕs leading artists in music, film, theatre, visual arts and creativity. The biennial event was declared a huge success, highlighting ManchesterÕs leading reputation for arts and culture. 
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Did you know? The MediaCityUK development is scheduled to generate £1bn for the regional economy and create jobs for over 15,000 people once complete. 
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spending to the NorthwestÕs economy. 


ManchesterÕs sustained regeneration will continue to make a real difference to the economic development of EnglandÕs Northwest and has the potential to increase its contribution to the national economy.  Working in partnership with a range of public and private sector organisations as well as local communities, the NWDA will continue to spearhead the areaÕs economic development and create real and sustainable benefits for everyone in the Northwest. 
Tel: 01925 400100  | www.nwda.co.uk