Efficiency

Scotland's biggest city is an economic powerhouse that generates more than £15 billion gross value added to the nation every year. World class companies are investing and growing in Glasgow. Through a structured and comprehensive city wide business assist and training service, Glasgow actively supports and encourages business growth and development for companies of all sizes.

Glasgow's success in attracting blue chip companies has helped create more than 48,000 new jobs in recent years as the city has experienced significant economic growth. Glasgow will provide a complete business solution tailored to your company and your business needs.

• Home to major financial companies including JP Morgan, Barclays Wealth, Morgan Stanley, Ignis, National Australia Group, Tesco Bank, esure, ACE Insurance, BNP Paribas and First Data.
• Vibrant entrepreneurial centre that has attracted leading brands including Marriott, Dell, Radisson Blu, O2, Scottish Power and British Energy.
• Comprehensive business support and guidance on recruitment, training, premises, technology and grant assistance, including European Regional Selective Assistance.
• Glasgow has one of the UK's largest knowledge bases with many of the city's talented graduates choosing to work here - a trend that is crucial to the future growth and success of the economy.
• Premier international conference destination that is home to the SECC, the UK's largest integrated conference and convention centre.
• Internationally renowned for its achievements, recent awards include:
  • Glasgow awarded Host City for the 2014 Commonwealth Games
  • Glasgow 2nd in 'Top 5 Large Cities in Europe for Foreign Direct Investment Strategy' and 7th in 'Top 10 Large European Cities' (fDi Magazine's European Cities & Regions of the Future 2010/2011).
  • IFSD Glasgow - Highly commended in two categories "Regeneration Partnership of the year" and "Boosting the Local Economy" - Regeneration and Renewal Awards 2009
  • IFSD Glasgow - Best Public/Private Partnership Working - APSE Awards 2008
  • Glasgow's Buchanan Street - Winner 2008 - Academy of Urbanism "Great Street" Award
  • European City with Best IT and Telecommunications 2006/07
  • IFSD Glasgow - Highly Commended for Regeneration - RICS Awards 2006
  • IFSD Glasgow - Best Commercial Led UK Regeneration Project 2005