Economic Development

England plc - Guide to the nine EU Regions, including economic overview, statistics, governance, development, commercial property, finance, telecommunication, transport and tourism, with featured organisations and links to northern resources maintained in Manchester.
http://www.englandplc.com/

WM Enterprise - Specialist venture capital, regeneration and management consultancy, to both public and private sectors worldwide, with offices in Cheshire, Merseyside, Surrey, with head office in Birmingham.
http://www.wm-enterprise.co.uk/

The British Midlands - Promotional description of central England and services offered to companies, by development agency aiming to attract inward investment into the region from North America, with contacts selectable by State.
http://www.thebritishmidlands.com/

The Green Compass - Free environmental information for businesses in the South West. Includes questionnaire to help focus on companies requirements. locations in Plymouth and London.
http://www.pepper.co.uk/

North of England Inward Investment Agency - Information and advice for companies considering relocating or expanding their business in the North of England, aiming to attract inward investment from North America.
http://www.northengland.com/

Village Retail Services Association - ViRSA Educational Trust supports rural communities in efforts to keep their village shops and post offices. Offers advice to groups on opening community owned ventures.
http://www.virsa.org/