Business Opportunities

The Forest of Dean's diverse economy offers many business opportunities. There is a well-established technical and engineering base, an attractive environment and good communications with major business centres in Bristol, Gloucester, Cardiff and Birmingham.

Information technology and specialised machine building are part of the Forest of Dean’s skills base.Tourism is growing, and there is a solid local base of agriculture and production of niche food products. The creative community includes new media and film production, as well as ‘designer’ fabrics and ceramics, backed by writers, photographers and graphic designers.

Multinational businesses including Xerox, GlaxoSmithKline and Watts have substantial connections with the area. Other international operations are located at Cinderford, Lydney and Mitcheldean. These, together with a range of public sector organisations, offer significant opportunities for the supply of business-to-business services.

A major infrastructure project involving substantial regeneration investment is currently being planned for Cinderford.

The Sustainable Development team will help you establish the right contacts with growing businesses and other opportunities throughout the area.

To find out more about selling to Forest of Dean District Council please click on the following link: Selling to the Council
 

To take the next step to building success in the Forest of Dean, please call James Woodcock, Economic Development Officer, on 01594 812610 or email: james.woodcock@fdean.gov.uk