Location
North Wales is well connected to other key regional economies in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- Easily accessed from the North West of England, within 2 hours by road or rail from Manchester.
- Maximum 3 hours direct rail ride away from London.
- Closely located to Ireland with regular ferry links.
- Road network connecting the region.
People
Our people are skilled, resilient, results driven and loyal. We are large enough to make an impact but small and connected enough as a region to be dynamic and adapt quickly to learn new skills for the future. We have pride in our heritage, culture, language and environment and are welcoming to people and opportunities.
Our Economy
700,000
residents£14.2bn
contribution to the UK economy23%
contribution to the value of the Welsh economy318,400
workplace jobs72,000
employed in high value sectors25%
of our GVA comes from ManufacturingKey sectors in North Wales
The economy of the region is diverse with key sectors in manufacturing, energy, the visitor and rural economy, and the public sector.
Investment opportunities
North Wales is an excellent place to invest and grow your business. There are many exciting opportunities across the region including our Growth Deal projects.
To find out more, please contact us.