5th February 2013

Opportunity Peterborough

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WHAT CAN OPPORTUNITY PETERBOROUGH DO FOR ME? HERE ARE A FEW RECENT EXAMPLES…

NEW INVESTMENT

OP provided assistance working with Peterborough City Council (PCC) Planning for the establishment of a new facility, brokering resolution to planning issues and advocating investment benefits locally. Result: 100+ new jobs.

Assisted a major international company investing in Peterborough through property, finance and planning negotiations. Helped with set-up and embedding company within local scene.
Assisted in recruitment for a major international company setting up in Peterborough, providing links to local agencies, venues for recruitment fairs and recruitment advice.

Instrumental in attracting new high street eateries and shops: Patisserie Valerie, Nando’s, Carluccio’s, Primark, TK Maxx, with more to follow.

BUSINESS RELOCATION SERVICE

Assisted with property search, resulting in purchase of freehold 3,000 square foot office space in city centre.

Assisted with location of design plans within PCC Planning for reconfiguration of space. Also introduced company to public sector contacts to exploit prototype fraud management product that requires local input before being brought to market. OP also enabled the company to network with other high profile business people.

Assisted owner in finding premises and attended meetings together with BusinessLink Advisers. OP helped company link up with local Jobcentre, set up proactive website and provide contact details for their supply chain etc. Result: company is now running very successfully.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Assisted a young businesswoman launching new clothing product by putting her in touch with established local company, which is now employing her on a related project. She is now launching a website to extend these services to other companies. Just one of many startup companies that have been helped with business advice, finance or planning support.

Provided direct leads for an established Peterborough company to attract new businesses, increasing business growth and profitability.

Developed skills support and apprentice recruitment in a large, international company.

Provided links to skills and apprentice advisers and outlined opportunities for staff development.
Provided direct advice to small graphic design company increasing business awareness and acumen to increase sales and profits.