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For further information
Tel: 0844 725 2244
Website:
Visit Kent
Visit Kent is the Destination Management
Organisation (DMO) for Kent and Medway.
Visit Kent, formed in 2002, has developed
a collaborative approach in order to
attract investors that are committed to
support and grow the tourism industry in
the county. It has an active engagement
programme with leading private sector
tourism businesses across the area. Its
current brand strategy is based around
‘the Garden of England’ proposition.
Its key activities include:
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to work with local authorities and
businesses to bid successfully for many
European funding programmes.
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to run innovative marketing campaigns
and to drive forward major new initiatives.
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to coordinate the delivery of the Kent
offer to national and international
audiences at trade exhibitions, through
advertising campaigns and promotion
through a variety of media channels to
national and international audiences.
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to offer tourism businesses access to a
sector-specific business to business support
network, business advice, training courses
in both classroom and online formats,
networking events and masterclasses.
For further information
Tel: 01227 812900
e-mail:
Website:
The Council can provide access to
detailed information about grants, loans
and other financial support for enterprise
(Kent 4 Business - The business support
funding website for the Kent area).
For further information:-
Tel: 01622 221866
e-mail:
Website:
Locate in Kent
Locate in Kent (LiK) assists companies
wishing to locate and find business premises
or commercial land in the borough.
They provide free, confidential relocation
services to all businesses including
supplying information about potential
sites and properties in Tunbridge Wells.
They also undertake location-specific
research and provide local knowledge to
partners and businesses.
For further information:-
Tel: 01732 520700
e-mail:
Website:
High Growth Kent
High Growth Kent is a coaching programme
funded by Kent County Council and
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) to support
growth in local companies. It offers tangible
support for ambitious, growth-focused
businesses. The High Growth Kent team has
helped Kent companies raise £39 million
in investment. The High Growth coaches
provide expertise, support and information
covering: finance and investment, operations
and logistics, product development,
manufacturing, sales and marketing,
overseas trade and people resources.
