Why Manchester

Manchester is a world-class city which offers people a great place to live, work, visit and critically, a fantastic environment for business. Manchester has an incredible talent pool of people; its airport and transport infrastructure compete on a global level and it boasts a diverse and high quality portfolio of business properties.

Manchester is the birthplace of industry and innovation and we’re passionate about the future. We’re the international business hub that continues to produce the pioneers and creative geniuses that drive our economy and help to attract the biggest brands and brightest minds.

We attract the curious, the ambitious and the innovative. Talent-hungry companies choose to invest in Manchester because of the people that choose to live, work and study here.

Why invest in Manchester?

Businesses that choose Manchester are supported by MIDAS, Manchester’s award-winning inward investment agency. Acting on behalf of the ten Local Authorities of Greater Manchester, MIDAS works to attract investment into the City Region by promoting Manchester as a leading European business location as well as a complementary proposition to the UK’s capital, London.

We provide free and confidential investment support for location consultants and potential investors. We also offer aftercare support to recent investors and we account manage foreign-owned companies in the region.

This is your perfect business location. From headquarters and back-offices to manufacturing and logistics, we’ve got everything an ambitious company needs to succeed. Bigger opportunities. Better connections. Brighter people. This is Manchester.