See also:

• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Business and Economy: Economic Development  (10)

• The British Midlands - Promotional description of central England and services offered to companies, by development agency aiming to attract inward investment into the region from North America, with contacts selectable by State.
• England plc - Guide to the nine EU Regions, including economic overview, statistics, governance, development, commercial property, finance, telecommunication, transport and tourism, with featured organisations and links to northern resources maintained in Manchester.
• The Green Compass - Free environmental information for businesses in the South West. Includes questionnaire to help focus on companies requirements. locations in Plymouth and London.
• North of England Inward Investment Agency - Information and advice for companies considering relocating or expanding their business in the North of England, aiming to attract inward investment from North America.
• Village Retail Services Association - ViRSA Educational Trust supports rural communities in efforts to keep their village shops and post offices. Offers advice to groups on opening community owned ventures.
• WM Enterprise - Specialist venture capital, regeneration and management consultancy, to both public and private sectors worldwide, with offices in Cheshire, Merseyside, Surrey, with head office in Birmingham.