This section contains information about the business support provided by Mid Suffolk District Council. Using the menu to the left you can access information about grants, rates and licensing as well as the regeneration activity that is taking place.

 Mid Suffolk district is home to a range of numerous and diverse businesses ranging from world famous brands such as Atco down to entrepreneurial small 'niche market' companies.

The district has a strong cluster of quality food and drink businesses from growers of fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit to manufacturers of interesting and tasty produce for your kitchen - and don't forget the restaurants and pubs, many of which serve locally produced food and drink as well!

Many are members of Tastes of Anglia - an organisation that promotes the fine food and drink produced in the East of England.

There are also clusters of successful manufacturing & engineering, haulage and logistics companies within the district.

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The East of Englands FIRST Independent Retailers Strategy

Mid Suffolk have produced the first strategy in the Eastern region specifically to support and encourage local and family run shops in Stowmarket. The town wants to retain it's local distinctiveness and not become a 'clone town' full of the same high street shops that you see everywhere else! Already there are a range of interesting and different goods for sale in Stowmarket ranging from designer clothes to local food. For further details please contact Dawn Easter, Economic Development Officer, 01449 724635 Dawn.Easter@MidSuffolk.gov.uk
Mid Suffolk Caring Cards for Local Businesses

These cards are for smaller businesses that do not have a Human Resource department and who want to support their staff through the challenges that life throws them such as bereavement, illness or caring responsibilities.

This free pack of cards contains details of the local support offered by voluntary groups along with their contact details. They are produced by Midsuffolk Action in Partnership (MAP) and to get your free copy please call Dawn Easter, Economic Development Officer 01449 724635 Dawn.Easter@MidSuffolk.gov.uk

A website has been created for businesses to find out more about the variery of contacts arising from both the construction of  new facilities for the London Olympics and the actual games themselves.   Click here for further details