Wolverhampton city economy chief Councillor Stephen Simkins
The last financial year also saw the West Midlands Growth Company – the region’s official investment promotion agency – achieve a record high performance, with recorded projects representing a 171 per cent increase on the previous year. Richard Bate, chief technology officer at cyber security business Goldilock, said: “Wolverhampton Science Park was key to our decision of where to base the business, providing us with a state-of-the-art research and development and production facility, as well as proximity to cyber skills. The West Midlands gives us unparalleled access to industry and talent on a very practical and affordable level, while being within easy reach of London’s tech ecosystem.
“We are working hard to attract foreign investment to support our growth and the £1billion regeneration of our borough.