Invest Newcastle launched its return to the world’s leading property trade show, MIPIM Cannes, at an event earlier this month. MIPIM (14 – 17 March 2017) brings together the most influential players from across all of the international property sectors. With 13 private-sector business partners already signed up to attend as part of the Invest Newcastle delegation, the team is looking to build on last year’s success in promoting the city to international investors.
Catherine Walker, Inward Investment Director at Invest Newcastle, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to MIPIM again following the success of this year. We have received great support from both the public and private sector, demonstrating a combined ambition to boost the profile of Newcastle and work together to secure investment.
“It is an important time for Newcastle to continue to have a presence at MIPIM in order to secure new investment – supporting the growth of the city and allowing us to meet the demand from our high growth business sectors.”
Newcastle is already growing its presence with an increased number of partners committed to attending in 2017. The delegation will bring a fresh portfolio of opportunities to the international audience and demonstrate the strong partnership working between the public and private sector in Newcastle and the wider region.
Invest Newcastle will be joined by private sector businesses including:
- Adderstone Group
- Arch – The Northumberland Development Company
- Bradley Hall
- Bilfinger GVA
- Highbridge Properties
- Newcastle Science Central
- Port of Tyne
- Quorum Business Park
- Ryder Architecture
- Samuel Phillips
- SpaceGroup
- The Hanro Group
- UK Land Estates
To find out more about joining the Invest Newcastle delegation please contact Catherine Walker, Inward Investment Director.
Pat Ritchie, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council said: “It’s important we maintain confidence in the market, with investors looking to Newcastle and the region for new opportunities and innovative partnership solutions – the recent Legal & General deal on Science Central and continued growth in the Stephenson Quarter are signs of our growing confidence, and demonstrate Newcastle can deliver strong returns, and that we’re open and willing to do business.
“MIPIM is the world’s biggest property conference so is a great opportunity with partners to showcase Newcastle on the global stage to bring investors, growth and more and better jobs to the city.”