A combination of excellent manufacturing capabilities, strong academic research and development and support from emerging technology companies means Kettering is centrally placed as an emerging centre for business location and expansion.
Although Kettering is well placed to serve as a distribution hub, the investment in higher quality housing, education and training and excellent transportation links make it a good location for higher density, higher grade employment.
The local Council is particularly keen to attract more businesses employing skilled workforces to complement the investment in facilities and housing locally.
Kettering will add to your bottom line with its highly competitive cost advantages offering a strategic choice for relocations and consolidations of operations. Prime industrial rents are between 30-45% less than London and the South East and a number of new business parks are being developed, exploiting the excellent transportation links with London and the rest of the country. We have room for growth too with flexible accommodation and Greenfield sites available for development.
Kettering’s commercial property market is changing. From corporate headquarters to start-up premises, Kettering offers a wide range of workspace for all types of business, such as the Chesham House Design and Technology Centre that opened in the summer of 2009.
There is significant investment opportunity. The redevelopment of 1 million sq ft of office led commercial development in the Station Quarter and the 200,000 sq ft development of the Wadcroft shopping centre for new retail shops, Kettering offers ongoing investment opportunities that deliver to the bottom line.
Supporting Your Investment
A range of public and private sector organisations are working together to support the growth of Kettering and its surrounding area.
Key partners include Kettering Borough Council, North Northamptonshire Development Company, Northamptonshire County Council and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership. The impetus behind delivery of redevelopment projects, even during the recent tougher economic times, shows our commitment to achieving our vision. Investment in infrastructure, a better town centre, improved education and training opportunities and higher quality higher density jobs-led growth are all key aims.
The local Council is particularly keen to attract more businesses employing skilled workforces to complement the investment in facilities and housing locally. Where already the multi-million pound levels of public sector investment has attracted further investment from the private sector.
From micro-businesses right through to major global and European corporations Kettering attracts a wide range of business sectors.
Considerable redevelopment is underway and is creating a magnet for local and national businesses and occupiers. And with 2 million sq ft of planned commercial development in Kettering, there are significant opportunities for businesses to develop and expand.
Kettering’s growth potential is built on affordable land prices, readily available development opportunities and improving fast rail links. Kettering ensures businesses a return on their investment. There has never been a better time to invest in Kettering.
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