Economic Development
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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
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Let's see the money to match the machismo
EEDA chair, Richard Ellis, tells Tony Quested it's time the Government transferred all the rhetoric on backing innovation to reality. Overpaid.... Read More
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Transport options for growth to be studied
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and the East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) have welcomed the Department for Transport's decision... Read More
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Launch of money management training programme in the East of England
A project to help people improve their financial skills and get them back into work has received a £400,000 European funding boost through the East... Read More
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EEI stands to lose inward investment role
The agency that has brought global investment worth billions to the East of England in the last 12 years and created or secured many thousands of... Read More
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Academic leading light appointed to EEDA board
An academic leading light from the region, Professor Colin Riordan, is to become a board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).... Read More