Business for Medway

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Medway has a diverse economy made up of more than 14,000 businesses. Find out how choosing Medway could benefit your business.

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Grow

We aim to deliver projects that can make Medway an economic powerhouse. Find out how we aim to meet business needs, deliver growth and increase connectivity.

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How we can help

We aim to support businesses that want to grow, start out or move to Medway by giving you the advice you need.

Skills and employability

Skills and Employability Plan
Employment advice and finding staff
Bringing business and education together

Business advice

Advice services
Business events
Fund your business
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Climate change and sustainability

Business premises

Innovation Park Medway
Innovation Centre Medway
Innovation Studios Medway
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Help us shape the future of Gillingham Town Centre

Apply to be part of a new community panel and help transform the area.

More about the Future Gillingham project

Sign up to our Regeneration Round-Up e-bulletin

Get the latest news every month on our exciting regeneration programme across Medway.

Funding boost for your business

The Kent and Medway Business Fund is now open. You can also take a look at other funding schemes available.

Find out more about funding

Medway's regeneration

Our regeneration programme is helping us to transform Medway into a stunning waterfront university city and will lead to growth for all our residents and businesses.

More about our regeneration programme

New 121 support for Medway businesses

Get free access to a specialist business consultant that can help you and your business grow.

More about the support

"Medway Council remains wholly committed to supporting the growth of businesses in Medway. Our economy is one of the most promising growth areas in the South-East. We are immensely proud of the fact that we have more than 14,000 businesses in Medway (with 90 per cent being small businesses) and every one of them contribute to our local economy which is currently worth £5.9 billion. Take a look through our website on the support that’s available to your business and take advantage of the training and funding schemes that can help take your business forward."

- Cllr Harinder Mahil, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration and Inward Investment at Medway Council

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"Medway is not just where I was born, but also where my business came to life. In this vibrant community, we're more than just businesses, we're partners in each other's growth. It's a place where collaboration and support are part of our everyday life, making it an ideal spot for business and innovation. For me, Medway is about coming together to achieve more, it's our shared journey towards success."

- Zoe Cairns, Chairperson for Business for Medway

Creative Sector support in Medway

Visit our creative sector hub to find support and information for creative businesses in Medway

Visit the creative sector support hub

Our success stories

Read our testimonials to find out how doing business in Medway has helped business owners, investors and shareholders get the right advice and information to meet their business needs.