Growth sectors
With a diverse economy, Stockport is able to maintain competitive strength across a number of different industry sectors. A wide range of premises, skills and access to extensive markets support the growth of niche sectors and innovative businesses:
- over 7,000 new jobs are expected to be created in the business, financial and professional services sector between 2015 and 2035
- the digital sector is expected to create 1,500 new jobs by 2035, an increase of 23.7%
- construction is a key growth sector in the borough due to major planned developments creating 2,300 new jobs by 2035
- highly entrepreneurial with business start-up rates continue to exceed regional and national averages