Invest in Belfast: A City Guide for Investors

Summary

Published: February 2010

This document covers what you need to know before investing in Belfast as well as key growth sectors, quality of life in Belfast and key city developments.

The guide is split up into the following sections:

The investment opportunity
This section provides some background information about investment in Belfast.
- Belfast at a glance
  This sections covers advantages of investing in Belfast.
Facts and figures
This section covers key facts and figures on the people, location and economy of Belfast.
Operational costs
This section covers current costs of operating a business in Belfast.
Skills and research
This section covers universities in Belfast and the research facilities they offer.
Key business sectors
This section covers the growth in the financial sector, life sciences, ICT, creative industries and manufacturing .
City developments
This section covers developments such as Northern Ireland Science Park, Northforeshore - Giant's Park, Port of Belfast, Royal Exchange, Sirocco Quays, Titanic Quarter and Victoria Square.
Retail
This section provides information on the retail industry in Belfast.
Hotels
This section provides information on the hotel industry in Belfast.
Quality of life
This section covers culture, festivals, safety and parks and open space.

Web resources
This section lists useful organisations and their contact details.

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Invest in Belfast: A Guide for Investors (PDF - 2MB)

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Please contact our Economic Development Unit if you have any queries:

Telephone: +44 (0)28 9032 0202
Text phone: +44 (0)28 9027 0405
Email: economicdevelopment@belfastcity.gov.uk