County Durham Development Company - Where Business Grows
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At County Durham Development Company we’re here to help businesses set up, grow and expand in our County. With our knowledge and expertise we are here to make sure that your business has all the advice and assistance it needs to succeed.
County Durham Development Company exists to help create jobs and prosperity for the people of County Durham by promoting and developing business opportunities for the County.
Whatever your business needs...
- looking to set up your own business
- investing in making your business grow
- finding new markets for your business in the UK and overseas
- considering County Durham as a business location
...we are here to help.
There are lots of organisations and agencies out there - our team is widely experienced, knows exactly who to talk to and has seen all the forms before!
Our extensive business contacts, our local knowledge and our database resources mean that every client receives personal rather than pre-packaged support.
Case study: High Force Research
High Force Research specialises in chemical synthesis and R&D for the pharmaceutical, biotech and chemicals industries.
High Force Research epitomises the long term relationship that County Durham Development Company establishes with investors and home-grown businesses alike.
County Durham Development Company is a wholly owned company of Durham County Council, responsible for promoting County Durham as a place to live, work and do business. On behalf of Durham County Council, CDDC has awarded grants worth more than £20m. These grants have assisted over 4,000 businesses in the creation of 48,500 jobs in County Durham.