Stockport is rapidly building a reputation as one of the fastest growing commercial centres in the north of England.
The borough is identified as one of the top 5 performing authorities in the Northwest (Mersey Belt Study DTZ Pieda Consulting and JMP Consultants Ltd, 2001) and is an important driver in the region’s economy. Stockport is a major employment centre with the highest percentage of economically active residents in Greater Manchester. The area has over 10,000 businesses operating in a diverse range of sectors from aerospace to electronic engineering and from financial services to software developments.
Offering an exceptional workforce, prime location, wonderful countryside, excellent education and health facilities, the quality of life is sought after by many. Stockport is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to live and work.
- At the heart of South Manchester
- A strong identity and entrepreneurial spirit
- Major development programmes
- 45% greenbelt land yet on the doorstep of cosmopolitan centres
- Surrounded by world class higher education facilities
- Strategic location offering excellent access to regional, national and international markets
- A robust and flourishing economy
- Excellent quality of living
Businesses in Stockport have consistently prospered and grown in recent years thanks to the town’s highly skilled workforce and unrivalled strategic location in the North West. The business environment has proven to be increasingly attractive for a range of employers across several sectors.
These pages provide information on Stockport’s local business community, workforce and the opportunities that locating in Stockport can offer your business.
Business Premises
Help in finding the right premises for your business
Creative Industries in Stockport
With a thriving creative industries sector, Stockport is working hard to keep developing the services it offers for businesses of this nature
Economic Overview
Information on the strength of Stockport's economy
Employment and Skills
Home to a strong local workforce, information about how this can benefit your business
Key Sector Information
Stockport’s flourishing economy has seen rapid expansion in a number of key sectors, information on these specific growth areas
Relocating to Stockport
Help with relocating or expanding your business in Stockport
Stockport Business Directory
A guide to doing business in one of the fastest growing dynamic commercial centres in the North West
Stockport Business Review - Local Business News
Download copies of our business newsletter providing a wealth of business and investment information from in and around Stockport
Stockport Business Survey
The annual business survey provides us with the ideal opportunity to understand what helps make business successful in Stockport and to uncover the issues that are affecting businesses growth.