Reimagine Renew Regenerate 2017

REIMAGINE RENEW REGENERATE

vibrant and globally focussed, this borough is open for business Roger Wilson Chief Executive, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

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THE RIGHT TIME

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A STRONG ENTREPRENEURIAL REGION Strong and diverse economy//Innovative businesses operating on a global platform//A hub for the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sector//The Food Heartland of Northern Ireland//The best place to live and work in Northern Ireland//High-calibre, educated, specialised workforce//Central geographical location in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK//Situated on the North/South and East/West economic corridors with excellent transport infrastructure.

The borough has a population of approximately 208,000 and is the largest council area in Northern Ireland after Belfast

Our regions boasts a GVA of £3,2bn, the highest output of any NI region after Belfast, equating to 9.5% of NI’s total GVA.

208,000

£3.2bn

64% of the population is aged 16-64. By 2026 this number is projected to increase by 7%, compared to an increase of <1% for NI overall

The borough is home to 8,000+ VAT registered businesses

64%

8,000+

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Motorway

Be anywhere in Northern Ireland in 1 ½ hours // Close proximity to airports, ferries and excellent road networks.

Dual Carrigeway Rail Network

SCOTLAND

Airport Ferry / Port EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

FAIR HEAD

SCOTLAND

NORTHERN IRELAND CRAIGAVON

LARNE BELFAST EDINBURGH

GLASGOW

BELFAST

LURGAN PORTADOWN

FAIR HEAD

ARMAGH

BANBRIDGE

NORTHERN IRELAND CRAIGAVON

ARMAGH REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

LARNE BELFAST

BELFAST

LURGAN PORTADOWN

BANBRIDGE

MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND DUBLIN

GALWAY

MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL

DUBLIN

GALWAY

WALES

ENGLAND

WALES CORK CARDIFF

CORK CARDIFF

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ENGLAND

THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS

Rivers, roads and railways: strategic location on the North-South and EastWest economic corridors//30 minutes to Belfast//1 hour to Dublin//45 minutes to Northern Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two main airports//Strategic hub for Project Kelvin - a new, high capacity, extremely secure and reliable direct telecoms cable to North America, avoiding traditionally congested routes//A growing digital technology sector//A vibrant and outward-looking area, a strong international focus, a wealth of exporting knowledge, open for investment on a global basis//Significant land zoned for development and established enterprise areas providing immediate accommodation.

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THE RIGHT CULTURE Northern Ireland’s most desirable place to live and work* The borough has significant urban and rural areas ideal for development.

The cathedral city of Armagh has important historical cultural landmarks ready to be transformed through heritage-led regeneration. Banbridge is a buzzing retail hub on the island’s major North-South arterial road link, and Craigavon is a prominent manufacturing base and economic centre. Global leading companies in this region are at the forefront of developing intelligent advanced manufacturing systems, life and health sciences and low carbon technologies.

*According to a 2015 study by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), commissioned by Royal Mail.

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We have developed a strong long-term vision and place-shaping agenda.

Our progressive, responsive council will guide you through the whole process; from exploring early investment opportunities, to guiding you through planning and building control. Working as partners, we will offer assistance, advice and solutions along your entire journey with us.

We recognise the strengths of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key sectors, and your investment is mirrored by our own major capital investments, including a new ÂŁ30 million state of the art leisure complex.

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PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE The region has(2016) a surplus of high-calibre, educated, Earnings productive workers who have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are willing to progress in their careers. Local colleges, specialising in trade and academia, are Armagh City, Banbridge highly responsive&toCraigavon the emerging and future needs of the local industry and work closely with businesses to address their needs.

Earnings (2016)

GBP23,600

GBP23,600

GBP26,100

GBP26,100

Median gross annual earnings for full-time employees

Median gross annual earnings for full-time employees

Population by Age in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon

Industry Population in Armagh

by Age in City, Armagh Banbridge City, Banbridge & Craigavon & Craigavon

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon

Northern Ireland

15%

22%

40-64 years

32%

15%

0-15 years 16-39 years

32%

Northern Ireland

65+ years

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22%

30%

34%

32% 6% 13%

5%

6%

3% 32% 3%

Industry in Arm Banbridge & Cr

Health 0-15 years Agriculture Production 16-39 years Construction Transport 40-64 years& Storage Professional, Scientific & Technical 65+ years Business Admin Other

30%

34%

6% 13%

5%

6%

3% 3%

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THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIP Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is a progressive local authority, able to advise new companies on business growth opportunities. We are key influencers and will connect you to the right people and introduce you to your new strategic partners in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. The region’s four key growth sectors are agri-food, health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing and digitech.

Food Heartland

Health and Life Sciences

Advanced Manufacturing

Digitech

The Food Heartland brand brings together producers, suppliers and restaurateurs to showcase the strong local agri-food industry on a global platform.

A health and life sciences supply chain network equips local SMEs with the skills and expertise to supply excellent products to global industry leaders.

Agile indigenous companies respond to the strengths of the local advanced manufacturing industry by up-skilling and innovating to exceed the sector’s high expectations.

Organisations such as InvestNI and Catalyst-Inc help the council provide incubation support to pre-start and growth companies.

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We are key influencers and will connect you to the right people Invest NI has made 2,335 offers of support to 708 businesses located in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough from 2012-2013 to 2016-2017. This support is valued at ÂŁ69.94m and has contributed towards ÂŁ504m of investment secured for the area, including the promotion of 3,838 new jobs.

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HOME TO GLOBAL LEADERS Prime location for global leading companies//Top quality home-grown indigenous companies// Attractive acquisition opportunities//Strong and diverse economy//Central location for connecting to customers around the world.

The Almac Group is recognised as a global leader in our industry . We service clients across the globe and to do this we rely on the resources that Craigavon provides.

Moy Park’s success in developing and growing the local supply chain has been central to our ability to grow sales on a global basis.

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HCL’s state-of-the-art facility in Armagh is staffed by talented people with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Thanks to our reasonably priced factory and warehouse space Sonoco has been able to cover the whole of the island of Ireland quickly and easily.

THE RIGHT PROSPECTS Key opportunities in the Borough include:

Advanced Manufacturing

Agri-Food Sector

Life and Health Sciences

Digital Sector

Creative Sector Visitor Economy Retail

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Knowledge-based Sector Social Economy Enterprise

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INTERESTED IN REGENERATION

in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area?

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We want to talk to you

Please contact the Regeneration Department at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 0300 0300 900 info@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk Find us on Facebook and Twitter