It's a fact. Our ideas travel.

And generate further opportunities. In fact, our region's position as a key player in Europe means that we have become a premier location with European investors, many having chosen to base some, if not all, of their operations in the region.


This is a region with exceptional links to the continent. And beyond.

  • We have 2,100 overseas companies from 40 different countries employing 250,000 workers
  • 20,000 European students attend our universities, plus 2,590 European Language students
  • 78,594 European nationals live, work and study in the region
  • 2,000 EU exporters are located here, accounting for £1.8 million in worth of exports.
  • European Companies such as Muller, Danone and Peugeot are based in our region.
  • Birmingham ranks higher than Rome and Prague for quality of life in Europe.

This is a region proud of the role it plays in Europe. Contact West Midlands Regional offices in Brussels, France and Germany for specialist advice and support on making a move to the West Midlands Region part of your business plan.


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