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How can we help?

Let us help you maximise your investment in Hull
The purpose of this section is designed to do exactly what it says - we want to help you tap into our skills and resources so that you can establish a thriving and profitable business here in Hull & Humber.

From property searches and grants to education and staff training, we have the right knowledge and network of contacts to enable you to become part of a vibrant business centre and a community that thinks big and refuses to settle for second best.

Find out what we can offer...

An excellent platform for success
Fast becoming a popular choice for companies looking to exploit the wealth of opportunity available across a number of our growing and dynamic sectors, our confidence stems from a generous investment programme, which has channeled over £727 million into the heart of Hull.

With a further £870 million of investment is on its way over the next 10 years, the city-region's success is set to grow and with new developments transforming the face of the city, such as our new waterfront international business and trade district, One Humber Quays|, our future is incredibly bright.

We can help with site selection and financial assistance
We can support you in securing suitable development sites and industrial and office premises, including managed workspace and business incubator space. We can also help you identify and secure grants and financial support for your investment and research and development.

We can help you prepare your business case
Let us be your eyes and ears - our in-depth knowledge means that we know where specific opportunities lie. We can help you prepare your business case through the provision of specific market sector information and if we can't help, we will know somebody who can.

We can help you find the right people with the right skills
It's no secret that one of the key components of a successfully functioning organisation is having the right staff with the right skills. As well as a number of reputable recruitment agencies in the area specialising in search and selection in a variety of sectors and a well-established university situated within close proximity of the city centre offering access to a healthy graduate market, businesses can also take advantage of Cityworks, a free initiative that works in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and a network of advisors to source appropriately skilled staff thanks to an extensive database of candidates.

We can help your staff train to reach their full potential
You may have the right staff - reliable, trustworthy and hard-working but are they capable of more? Our abundance of nationally recognised and accredited training courses and providers offer accessible courses geared towards helping people maximise their potential either through management and coaching workshops to specialist degree programme and practical vocational training.

We can connect you to a thriving business network
In Hull & Humber we are united by one passion - to see the city-region succeed. It is because we are all singing from the same hymn sheet that we have developed a valuable network of contacts ranging from small private companies and large corporate organisations in the private sector, through to influential contacts in the public arena, so that you can find the right suppliers or support to grow your business.

You can also benefit from networking opportunities at our regular events or can learn more about what's happening here by registering for our news updates|.

We can help you find out more about your new home
In Hull & Humber, we don't believe in all work and no play. We can provide comprehensive and detailed information about what life is like here, from leisure and sporting facilities to housing and suitable schools and colleges for your family.

Our popular Hello from Hull brochure provides a snapshot of the city-region, covering all the major areas you need to know about when relocating. Contact us| if you would like to receive a copy.

With all this and much more, we have the skills and resources to help you drive your company forward.

Contact us| to find out how we can help you.