Economic Development
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East doorsteps Government with growth blueprint
Business and local authority leaders were at Westminster today (Tuesday July 13) to champion the interests of economic growth in the East of England... Read More
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East sees sharpest rise in business activity since 2006
The East of England economy has seen its sharpest rise in business activity since February 2006, according to the latest Purchasing managers’ Index... Read More
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First Essex-India business summit to be held this summer at Anglia Ruskin
Essex will welcome the Economic Minister of the High Commission of India in the UK to its first Essex-India business summit this summer. The Essex... Read More
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East of England’s heavyweights add punch to campaign
Regional and international heavyweights are lining up to support the East of England’s campaign to promote a Blueprint for Growth. The blueprint... Read More
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Duke visits Cambridge tech luminaries
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York was in Cambridge yesterday visiting some of the leading lights of the local technology cluster, including the UK's... Read More
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Coalition handed growth challenge
East of England business leaders have rammed the feet of the new coalition government firmly into the flames by urging commitment to a no-nonsense... Read More
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Autonomy founder surges up Rich List as wealth almost doubles
Autonomy founder, Dr Mike Lynch has seen his personal wealth almost double over the past year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2010.... Read More
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RoboCrop leads the field as Queen's Awards 2010 announced
An advanced vision guidance system that allows farmers to weed up to 15 rows of crops simultaneously was among the East of England innovations and... Read More
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Pace of economic recovery quickens
The pace of recovery in the region’s economy has quickened still further, according to The East of England PMI report for March. Both activity and... Read More
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EEDA's new chair to focus on improving economy of region
William Pope officially takes over as the new chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) today. A member of EEDA’s board since December... Read More
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EEDA and NHS join forces to deliver a healthy economy
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and NHS East of England have joined forces in a new agreement to boost the health and wealth of the... Read More
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Bright business ideas put to the test
Future business tycoons are being given the opportunity to test bright ideas for new products by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA),... Read More
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East's diversity has positive impact on hiring intentions
Employers in the East of England reported positive hiring intentions for the fourth quarter of 2009, according to survey results released today. The... Read More
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Training for entrepreneurs 'inadequate'- report
Provision of education and training for entrepreneurs worldwide is inadequate, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Special Report... Read More
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Japanese get Cambridge advice on building tech clusters
A Cambridge University lecturer has given the keynote address at a major conference aimed at encouraging hi-tech and enterprise clusters in Japan.... Read More
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£5 million boost for Norwich as world-class science city
A £5 million funding package from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and Norwich Research Park (NRP) partners will boost the city’s world-... Read More
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East of England firms face £2.6bn bill
East of England businesses will be hit with a bill for over £2.6bn if the government goes ahead with plans to introduce new employment regulations... Read More
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Red Flag signals trouble ahead in Cambridgeshire
A report from business recovery firm Begbies Traynor predicts that the worst is yet to come for Cambridgeshire businesses, with a growing number... Read More
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Will Pope to lead region’s economic development agency
Leading regional businessman appointed to replace Richard Ellis as the new chair of EEDA Professor William Pope will be the new chair of the East of... Read More
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EEI loses inward investment contract
East of England International (EEI) has lost out in its bid to continue providing inward investment and trade services for the East of England.... Read More