Sectors

All business sectors are important to the development of Norfolk’s economy. However, partners have identified seven sectors where intervention and the focus of our resources could make a strong, positive impact.

These are:

 Chair - Sir Nicholas Bacon     Coordinator - Michael Mack

Action Plan  

Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service (NRBAS) provide independent support for rural businesses

 
 
Chair - Peter Wilson    Coordinator - Richard Cox

Action Plan

Employment in the creative industries is 20% higher than average

 

 

Chair - Mark Goodall    Coordinator - John Best

Action Plan          World Class Energy video - YouTube

The Eastern Region is the second home of energy in the UK, after Aberdeen

 

 Chair - Richard Bridgman   Coordinator - Simon Coward

Action Plan          World Class Engineering video - YouTube 
 
Support for 1,494 businesses realised £1.4m in added value
 
 
 

 Chair - Steve Davidson   Coordinator - Marjorie Eade

Action Plan          World Class Financial Services video - YouTube 
 
 
One third of the Norwich workforce is employed in the financial industry sector
 
 

 Chair - Prof David Scott   Coordinator - Robin Daniels

World Class Science video - YouTube

Overall, it is anticipated that the Norwich Research Park will create approx 5,000 jobs by 2021

 

 Chair - Michael Timewell   Coordinator - Lydia Smith

Action Plan          World Class Tourism video
 

Tourism in Norfolk generates around £2.5bn per annum

  

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