Thinking of moving your business to East Sussex?
Our dedicated team is ready to support your move. Whether you're looking to expand your existing operations or a full-scale business relocation, help is available.
We are the official inward investment agency for East Sussex.
No one understands East Sussex better than our highly experienced team and partners. Using our knowledge of planning, commercial property, and business finance plus our large network, we will work with you from the outset, discussing your plans and helping you find the information you need to make your relocation as seamless as possible.
We are fully-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, East Sussex County Council and the districts and borough councils of East Sussex, so our services are completely free of charge. To see how we could help you, Get in touch!
Why East Sussex?
East Sussex plays a pivotal role in the UK economy and is the gateway to mainland Europe. Situated close enough to Brighton and London to enjoy all the benefits but also far enough away to escape the city living costs.
Urban, coastal, and rural, with stunning locations right on your doorstep you can enjoy an unbeatable work-life balance. Renowned universities and colleges provide a frequent supply of talented employees, and there is always a key focus on innovation, driving industry forward.
With a wide range of business networks available to you, you will really feel a part of the community here.
Explore East Sussex by District
Eastbourne
Hastings
Lewes
Rother
Wealden
We can help you find the right location and premises
Finding the perfect location and premises if you don't know the area you’re moving to can be a challenge. We can help you identify how much space you'll need and highlight key locations and office, coworking, studio space or factory space as well as current and planned developments that might be a good fit for your needs.
Visit East Sussex
There’s no better way to discover what East Sussex has to offer you and your business than to come and experience it for yourself. Get in touch with us before you visit and we can help you identify prospective locations and relevant contacts to meet. We'll help you get a true sense of what your working life could be like in East Sussex.
Get in touchInvested in growth
Locate East Sussex exists to support the local economy, create jobs, and attract private investments to better the lives of residents. We have access to economic development funds from the EU and East Sussex County Council to help accelerate growth, plus a whole host of alternative finance options for you to explore. A major strategic advantage of investing in East Sussex is the county's ability and willingness to provide access to further funding as your company continues to grow, helping to build the large businesses of tomorrow.
Get in touchSoft-landing and aftercare
We have a wealth of experience in assisting companies to move into East Sussex. We can help make your expansion or relocation in East Sussex as smooth and productive as possible. East Sussex has a rich variety of business organisations and industry support groups. We'll introduce you to key contacts including economic development and planning departments, the local chamber of commerce, commercial property agents as well as a range of professional service providers who can offer a bespoke package of support to help with your legal, financial and recruitment requirements.
Get in touchDedicated point of contact
From the initial point of enquiry right through to soft landing and aftercare, a personal business manager will be dedicated to your project at every step of the way. They will help you explore all opportunities in East Sussex and help you identify, secure and fund the right solutions to ensure your business continues to grow.
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