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Invest in your new life
Invest in Herefordshire

For entrepreneurs, business owners and innovators, Herefordshire offers something truly distinctive: a unique blend of entrepreneurship, skills and culture.

Work, live, thrive, connect

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Cutting-edge business infrastructure set against stunning countryside.

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Good connectivity – an affordable advantage over London & Birmingham.

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Driving innovation in technology and engineering through education.

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A beautiful place to attract top talent to support your business’ growth.

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Why Herefordshire?

For anyone looking to launch a new business or establish an exciting venture in the UK, Herefordshire provides a wealth of opportunities.

Its prime location, growing network of skilled and talented workforce and history of launching and nurturing businesses across all sectors provides everything you need to make your business a success. The most successful businesses in our country are home grown – and you could join them.

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Find the perfect location for your business

Investment is being constantly made within Herefordshire to evolve connectivity opportunities that meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

London

143 miles

Birmingham

67 miles

Bristol

65 miles

Cardiff

57 miles

Success stories

Business across all sectors are succeeding in Herefordshire. Read about their journey.

The beautiful thing about being based in Herefordshire is that there are so many fruit growers here that we are 100% dependent on. Our ciders are entirely made from locally grown apples, so having this infrastructure to the agricultural economy is important to us.
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Our specialist sectors

Herefordshire has established a strong foundation within many key sectors, with some of the fastest growing industries including professional science, technology, education, accommodation and food services.

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Food & drink manufacturing

Herefordshire has a long-standing reputation for high-quality food and drink manufacturing, combining deep agricultural roots with nationally recognised brands and a fast-growing artisan scene. Read More

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Defence & cyber security

Herefordshire has emerged as a dynamic hub for the Defence and Cyber Security sector, underpinned by a combination of strategic investment, academic excellence, and a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses. Read More

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Agriculture

In all, the county’s agriculture industry generates an estimated £164 million for the economy, supporting more than 4,000 jobs. Over half of the land is grassland, with the remainder dominated by cereals and other arable crops, giving the area a highly productive agricultural base compared with national averages. Read More

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