Business Environment
A knowledge economy
Winning companies know that knowledge is vital to innovation, growth and competitive advantage. Technology companies in Essex recognise that the county has developed a strong innovation community, with world-class firms building highly efficient local supply chains through collaboration.
By locating in Essex, you will benefit from the county’s leading role in the knowledge economy with world-class universities, specialist schools and colleges and centres of excellence helping to transfer knowledge and provide high-quality research support.
“Our business relies on talented managers. We’ve set up a management training programme in partnership with the local University of Essex campus and that will help us attract the right calibre of people.”
John Rowe, Group Financial Controller, Olympus KeyMed

