Invest Chester - Why you should invest in Chester

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One City Plan

The Chester One City Plan sets out a vision for how the public, private and voluntary sector are working together to make Chester a fairer, stronger and greener city.

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FROM THOSE WHO HAVE INVESTED

A city like no other, Chester is one of the best places to live, learn, work and visit in the UK, and offers outstanding opportunities for growth and investment - don't just take our word for it, listen to those who have invest themselves.

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Bennett Brooks

Here we listen to Mike Snape, Client Director at Bennett Brooks Chartered Accountants who took the plunge to Invest in Chester.

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Blueoak Estates

Here we listen to Clare Goodwin, Sales Manager at Blueoak Estates who have invested millions into underutilised buildings in Chester, turning them into exceptionally designed homes.

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Salt House Tapas

Here we listen to Matt Robinson, Managing Director at MLA Restaurants Limited who has recently expanded the Salt House Tapas brand to Chester.

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Flat Earth Taverns

Here we listen to Stephen A Davis, Director at Flat Taverns who has two unique venues in the heart of Chester, Flat Earth Bar and Plana Terra.

Creative Chester

There are many components that mould a creative city, contributing to it’s cultural vibrancy, innovation and creative atmosphere.

Chester is a city that stands proud to be known as a Creative City! Watch our new series featuring to see why…

The oH Design Foundation

Here we listen to Bense Burnett, Chair of The ōH Design Foundation and Co-Founder and Creative Director of The ōH Foundation tell us more about retaining and developing Chester creatives.

Good for Nothing

Here we listen to Uná Meehan, Co Lead of Good For Nothing Chester, who tells us about the innovation hubs and discussion component amongst the community in Chester.

Storyhouse

Here we listen to Suzie Henderson, Creative Director of Storyhouse, who tells us about the Arts & Culture Component of Chester and how the creative industry belongs to everyone.

This is Chester

A series of videos where we showcase the people who make Chester, Chester. Watch the series which includes familiar faces, such as Jack Brightwell of BarLounge, Fabrizio Gobbato and Valentina Aviotti of Da Noi/ Augusto Pizzeria and Krum, Graham Donoghue of Sykes Holiday Cottages and more…

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There’s never been a better time to invest in the city and we are just at the beginning of this promising journey.

We want to encourage everyone to get behind promoting Chester as the number one investment opportunity in the North West – with the right support we believe Chester has a bright future.

Carl Critchlow, Chester BID Chief Executive